Nothing beats a good catch-up over coffee, especially when you’re in a place that just gets the vibe. Dubai has no shortage of cool cafés, but if you’re looking for spots that are perfect for reconnecting, chatting, laughing (and maybe a few selfies), these cafés are the ones to check out!
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1. Armani/Caffè
Let’s start this list off for that one bougie friend you have. Located in Dubai Mall’s Fashion Avenue, this café oozes sophistication. Think muted greens, plush seats, and interiors that feel like a designer hug. The food? Next-level Italian. From golden lattes to rich white chocolate and gold-leaf cheesecake, you’ll find house-made pastas, delicate pastries, and more. Definitely a spot for when you want your coffee date to feel extra special.
Timings: Open daily from 10 AM–12 AM
Location: Dubai Mall, Fashion Avenue, ground floor
Reservation: Call 043627888 or visit their website
2. Harvest & Co.
Hidden inside Dubai Garden Centre, this café feels like an escape to a little green oasis. It’s sunlit, packed with plants, and full of earthy wooden details. The farm-to-table menu features everything from creamy scrambled eggs on sourdough to indulgent Valrhona chocolate porridge. It’s casual yet wholesome — the perfect spot for a relaxed chat away from the city buzz.
Timings: Open daily from 8 AM–5:30 PM
Location: Dubai Garden Centre
Reservation: Call 056 219 7745 or visit their website
3. Apricot
Apricot’s warm interiors and all-day brunch menu make it feel like a hug in café form. Their Dulce de Leche French Toast is a must-try (basically dessert therapy), while the crispy Austrian schnitzel is ideal for sharing. Sweet or savoury, whatever you pick, it’s guaranteed to set the tone for a cosy catch-up.
Timings: Open daily from 8 AM–10 PM
Location: Al Manzil, Old Town – Downtown Dubai – Dubai
Reservation: Call 04 433 9792 or visit their website
4. Ralph’s Coffee
Step into Ralph Lauren’s world at Ralph’s Coffee in Mall of the Emirates. The space has old-school charm with deep green tones, equestrian details, and a polished vibe. Order a rich espresso or their famous Ralph’s Brownie, and suddenly it feels like you’ve been transported straight to a stylish New York café — perfect for catching up in style.
Timings: Open daily from 10 AM–11 PM
Location: Mall of the Emirates Level 1 – next to Polo Ralph Lauren Store – Dubai
Reservation: Call 050 171 9843 or visit their website
5. Secret Ivy Garden
Step into Ralph Lauren’s world at Ralph’s Coffee in Mall of the Emirates. The space has old-school charm with deep green tones, equestrian details, and a polished vibe. Order a rich espresso or their famous Ralph’s Brownie, and suddenly it feels like you’ve been transported straight to a stylish New York café – perfect for catching up in style.
Timings: Open daily from 9 AM–6 PM
Location: Unit 14 – R450 – Al Quoz Industrial Area 4 – Dubai
Reservation: Call 058 870 3808 or visit their website
6. BOHOX
If you like your café vibes big and bold, BOHOX is your place. Known for its giant 90cm croissants and 5-litre cappuccinos (yes, really), this cool, industrial-chic spot is great for group meetups where everyone wants to try something different. Their regular menu is just as good if you’re not in the mood for food challenges – but where’s the fun in that?
Timings: Open daily from 9 AM–1 AM
Location: 55 Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd – Downtown Dubai
Reservation: Call 052 103 2646 or visit their website
7. Saya Brasserie
This café is basically a fairytale in pink. With floral ceilings, glittery milk cakes, pink burgers, and lavender bubble tea, Saya Brasserie is total treat for the eyes. And your camera roll. Perfect for when you and your friends want a fun, girly catch-up that feels like stepping into a pastel dream.
Timings: Open daily from 9 AM–1 AM
Location: City Walk – Al Wasl – Dubai
Reservation: Call 050 541 8373 or visit their website
8. Friends Avenue Café
Low-key, cosy, and perfect for meaningful conversations, Friends Avenue Café lives up to its name. Expect black-and-white interiors, lots of greenery, and plenty of natural light. The Big Brekkie Board and peanut butter acai bowl are crowd favourites, perfect for fuelling long chats over coffee.
Timings: Open daily from 7 AM–12 AM
Location: The Ribbon Mall – Restaurant 2 – Motor City – Dubai
Reservation: Call 04 243 2866 or visit their website
9. SEVA Table
SEVA is more than a café – it’s pretty much a wellness sanctuary. Tucked away in Jumeirah, its plant-based menu is filled with healing food, and the setting is straight-up soul-soothing. Wooden furniture, floor pillows, gentle music, and holistic workshops make this the place to reconnect with old friends while beginning your personal healing arc.
Timings: Open daily from 8 AM–10 PM
Location: Jumeirah Beach Road, 27B Street, Villa 5/1B Jumeirah 1
Reservation: Call 058 539 7580 or visit their website
10. Forever Rose Café
If Tim Burton designed a café, this would be it. The 2D monochrome interiors are wildly artistic, and the red rose at every table? Symbolic and Instagrammable. Come for the aesthetic, stay for the jaw-dropping dollhouse high tea.
Timings: Open daily from 8 AM–12 AM
Location: Boxpark – 467 Al Wasl Rd – Dubai
Reservation: Call 04 548 4210 or visit their website
11. Common Grounds
Bright, fun, and full of energy. Common Grounds has locations across Dubai, each buzzing with fresh food and low-key hustle vibes. Moroccan salmon bowls, perfect cappuccinos, and smoothie blends help keep the mood grounded.
Timings: Open daily from 8 AM–11 PM
Location: Dubai Hills Mall
Reservation: Call 056 508 5515 or visit their website
12. Blue Box Café by Tiffany & Co
Breakfast at Tiffany’s? Yes, please! This chic café at Dubai Mall is all about Tiffany blue elegance. Think marble accents, pastel touches, and delicate menus that make you feel like you’re in a movie scene. Perfect for a luxurious brunch date with your closest friends.
Timings: Open daily from 10 AM–11 PM
Location: Dubai Mall – 2 Financial Ctr St – Downtown Dubai
Reservation: Call 04 250 4935 or visit their website
13. Flat 12 Café
Love coffee and classic cars? Flat 12 Café at Dubai Maritime City is where both worlds meet. The warehouse-style café features vintage cars on display alongside specialty coffee. It’s a pretty unique spot for friends who appreciate a little automobile engineering.
Timings: Open daily from 8 AM–11 PM
Location: Rashid – Dubai – Shed 3 Marina Cubes Street – Dubai Maritime City – Dubai
Reservation: Call 04 228 7123 or visit their website
14. 6.8 Café
This Al Quoz café screams race-day energy. Industrial interiors, a sleek layout, and classic muscle cars on display make it a great place to call it quits in a speedy. Pair your espresso with that V8 spirit and say, “Long time, no see friend,” then yap until your heart is content.
Timings: Open daily from 8 AM–10 PM
Location: 4699+H4C – 22nd St – Al Quoz – Al Quoz Industrial Area 3 – Dubai
Reservation: Call 052 635 4581 or visit their website
15. Hive Board Game Café
Why just sit and talk when you can play while you catch up? Hive Board Game Café is stocked with over 500 games (yes, your classic Uno is there, plus tons of quirky games) making it a fun, interactive hangout. It’s the perfect way to laugh, reconnect, and maybe get a little competitive while you’re at it.
Timings: Open daily from 12 PM–2 AM
Location: The Onyx Tower 1, The Greens
Reservation: Call 058 826 9077 or visit their website
