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7 of the best · Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Cafés, Coffee and Afternoon Tea in Dubai

Courtyard tea in Al Fahidi, concept-store cafés in Jumeirah and pâtisserie in the grand hotels.

Our 7 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026

Insiders' picks

Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Dubai.

  1. In the old quarter

    Arabian Tea House

    Al Fahidi·Café

    Tea and Emirati breakfasts in a shaded courtyard in Al Fahidi.

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  2. Bib Gourmand

    Middle Child

    Al Quoz·Bistro and deli

    An Italian bistro and deli in Alserkal Avenue, with cookbooks to browse.

    Alserkal Avenue, Al Quoz, Dubai (Warehouse 13A)Explore View on map

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  1. In the old quarter

    Arabian Tea House

    Al Fahidi·Café

    Tea and Emirati breakfasts in a shaded courtyard in Al Fahidi.

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  2. On Beach Road

    Comptoir 102

    Jumeirah·Café and concept store

    A healthy café and concept store at 102 Beach Road, Jumeirah 1.

    102 Beach Road, Jumeirah 1, DubaiExplore View on map

  3. At One&Only One Za’abeel

    Maison Devoille

    Za’abeel·Pâtisserie

    The pastry boutique of One&Only One Za’abeel.

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  4. Bib Gourmand

    Middle Child

    Al Quoz·Bistro and deli

    An Italian bistro and deli in Alserkal Avenue, with cookbooks to browse.

    Alserkal Avenue, Al Quoz, Dubai (Warehouse 13A)Explore View on map

  5. In the gallery district

    Tom & Serg

    Al Quoz·Café

    An all-day café in Al Quoz, close to the galleries of Alserkal Avenue.

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  6. In an art hotel

    XVA Café

    Al Fahidi·Café

    The café of XVA Art Hotel, in a courtyard in Al Fahidi.

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