Dubai's Best Cafés

The Sum of Us in Dubai is a sourdough bakery, coffee roastery, and cafe that focuses on fresh bread, pastries, and single-origin coffee. They roast organic beans on-site and use carefully chosen ingredients to make everything from scratch. It’s a relaxed spot that feels like a little piece of home in the middle of the city.

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Hani AlMalki

Writer @BedouinFoodie

Coffee and more In my opinion they have some of the best coffee in town. Theres also a bakery for great breads and cakes. Everyone loves this place.

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21grams Urban Balkan Bistro in Dubai is a casual, home-grown spot for modern Balkan soul food. Its warm, minimalist setting and friendly service create an inviting space to enjoy something different. Whether you visit for breakfast or a leisurely meal, it’s a comfortable place to explore new flavors.

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Liam Collens

Writer @itsliamcollens

21 grams’ modern Balkan soul food nourishes offering one of Dubai’s best home-grown restaurants. Minimalist self-described Urban Balkan Bistro is a full service, casual restaurant but its breakfasts are my reason to come back again and again. It breaks away from the tiresome avocado toast to offer gusty Balkan dishes including crunchy, totemic burek wedges, spicy pindju eggs, Balkan breakfast eggs with smoked paprika sausages and cooling feta. Clove cherry juice and diesel-strength cold brews are worth ordering. The mid-century modern decor makes 21 grams a quiet retreat.

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Flaky Pastry Croissant Co. City Walk is a relaxed spot in Dubai, known for its light, flaky treats. With two locations in the city, it offers a welcoming atmosphere for guests throughout the day.

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Hani AlMalki

Writer @BedouinFoodie

Excellent croissants and evething else flakey. They have a great breakfast as well. They have 2 locations both here in Dubai.

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The Espresso Lab is a quiet spot in Dubai’s Design District that focuses on quality coffee. It offers a calm setting where you can take a break or stay and work in peace.

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Liam Collens

Writer @itsliamcollens

A quiet refuge in Dubai’s Design District specialising in all things coffee, with some pastries. Come for the short diesel-strength cold brew and stay for a quiet place to think and get things done.

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The Guild is a new spot in Dubai’s DIFC, recognized as MICHELIN Guide’s Opening of the Year 2024. It has multiple kitchens and inviting spaces, setting the scene for a relaxed meal or drinks any day of the week. Lively music and thoughtful design add to its welcoming atmosphere without feeling over the top.

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Hani AlMalki

Writer @BedouinFoodie

It’s brand new but I’m ready to recommend it. The Guild is now into its 3rd month and it keeps on getting better. It’s a huge restaurant with multiple kitchens. It’s also beautifully designed and built. The drinks are excellent as is the food. There’s a wood burning oven that’s visible from the main room called The Salon. There’s a raw bar and a big selection of fish as well. You can get everything from a burger to a steak sandwich to a wagyu steak to a turbot to a … you get the point. There’s something for everyone.

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