Sip City: Where To Drink The Best Coffee In Dubai Right Now

Dubai has been brewing a quiet revolution: specialty coffee shops that combine aesthetics, craft, and community in equal parts.

Whether you’re a flat white fanatic, a cold brew enthusiast, or just someone looking for a beautiful spot to sip and sit—here are our favorite places in the city where coffee is more than just a drink, it’s an experience.

The Espresso Lab | Dubai Design District (D3)
@theespressolab

One of the OGs of the UAE’s specialty coffee movement, The Espresso Lab is a mecca for coffee connoisseurs. Set in a beautifully minimalist space, this spot is known for precise recommendations from well-trained baristas and a focus on single-origin beans. It’s the kind of place that makes you feel like a true aficionado with every sip.

The Espresso Lab

Dubai Design District, Building 7

Bonbon Café Angelo Musa | The Lana, Business Bay
@bonboncafeangelomusa

Tucked inside The Lana, the Dorchester Collection’s first Middle East outpost, Bonbon Café Angelo Musa is a clubhouse of pastry perfection and visual poetry. From its mirrored exterior to plush interiors and serene waterside views, the café embodies quiet luxury—one cup and croissant at a time

Here, every pastry is a masterclass: award-winning chef Angelo Musa brings his world-famous talent—holding titles like World Pastry Champion and Best Craftsman of France—to café classics reimagined with precision and flair. Think delicate viennoiseries, richly crafted celebration cakes, housemade sorbets and artisanal chocolates—all set above the Dubai Canal backdrop. Open all day, morning espresso turns into afternoon indulgence, and every visit feels like a tasteful retreat .

BONBON CAFÉ ANGELO MUSA

The Lana Dorchester, Marasi Drive

STIR | Jumeirah Village Triangle
@stircoffe.ae

STIR feels like a secret haven in JVT with its warm interiors, relaxing ambiance, and a curated menu of innovative drinks. We’re hooked on their upcoming peach espresso tonic, a bold, fruity twist that really is a great change to our usual coffee routine. Their bean selection is always on point, and the fact that it’s attached to a gym makes it a dream post-workout spot. Fitness and a perfect cappuccino? Don’t mind if we do.

STIR

The IVY, JVT District 5, Jumeirah Village, Dubai

One Life Kitchen | Various Locations
@onelifedxb

There's plenty to love at One Life but their coffees by Machete is high on the love list. And the one thing that keeps us coming back is their homemade almond milk lattes, an art that One Life truly mastered. It’s such a joy to coffeeshops that offer plant milks that aren’t the store-bought, additive-filled kind. The taste? Rich, creamy, and absolutely addictive. Taste us and let us know.

ONE LIFE

1-Dubai Design District, Building 5

2-JVC

3-The Grow House, Alserkal Avenue

ORTO | Business Bay
@ortodubai

Flat whites with flavor and depth, americanos that don’t look like sad tea, and one of the nicest terraces for cooler days. ORTO blends sleek interior vibes with great views of the city and a coffee menu that hits the mark. A staple in any caffeine-lover’s rotation.

ORTO

395 Al Athar Street - Jumeirah

Book Hero | Umm Suqeim Beach
@bookhero

Books, sea breeze, and the best flat white this side of the city. Books Hero is giving California energy with its cozy setup on Umm Suqeim Beach. Come for the coffee, stay for the fresh pastries, goat cheese pizza, and the dreamy salad menu. Grab a book off the shelves and make it your weekend ritual.

BOOK HERO

2 4a Street, Umm Suqueim 3

Brix | Jumeirah Fishing Harbour
@brixdessert

Right next to crowd-favorite 3Fils, Brix is an understated gem serving a beautifully balanced cup in a friendly and stylish setting. In winter, the terrace overlooking Jumeirah Fish Port is a must. The croissants look like they belong on a Parisian pastry runway and the avo toast? Rich, creamy, and unforgettable.

BRIX

Jumeirah Fishing Harbor

ALICA | Port De La Mer
@alicabakery

Cute cups, excellent flat whites, and soul-warming cinnamon rolls. ALICA brings together artisanal charm and great coffee execution in the heart of Port De La Mer. Come for breakfast and treat yourself to their sourdough buns with whipped butter and homemade jam—or swing by at 4 for a sweet pick-me-up. Divine, through and through.

ALICA

Port de La Mer