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Dubai cafes for must visit

Reviewed cafes in Dubai where must visit is a real reason to go, not just a minor extra.

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One of the few stops in this city worth planning a coffee visit around.

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Illustration of Cypher Urban Roastery with a long wooden counter, teal panels and silver ventilation ducts.

Cypher Urban Roastery

Al Quoz Industrial Area 3, Dubai

Must Visit House Roaster Pour Over Beans & Gear

Al Quoz roastery-cafe for espresso, pour-over, cold brew, training, retail beans, and brew gear.

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Illustration of Julith’s Al Quoz coffee lounge with concrete walls, an open upper level and blue displays.

Julith

Al Quoz Industrial First, Dubai

Must Visit Open Late House Roaster Pour Over

Al Quoz roastery, brew lounge, and concept store for house-roasted coffee, pour-over, tasting sessions, retail beans, and rare lots.

Illustration of Nightjar’s Alserkal Avenue coffee bar with a wooden counter and dark warehouse interior.

Nightjar Coffee Roasters

Al Quoz / Alserkal Avenue, Dubai

Must Visit Strong Brunch Open Late House Roaster

Alserkal Avenue roastery-cafe for house-roasted coffee, cold brew on tap, fuller food, retail beans, and late Al Quoz hours.

Illustration of The Espresso Lab’s glass-fronted D3 cafe and minimal coffee counter.

The Espresso Lab

Dubai Design District, Dubai

Must Visit Open Late House Roaster Pour Over

D3 flagship for house-roasted beans, manual filter, late hours, and a minimalist coffee-led room.

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