Grab a cuppa at speciality coffee shops and roasters in Dubai
Dubai has always had a discerning take on food and beverages and coffee has gradually become a part of that savoir-faire. The community of independent speciality coffee in Dubai is ever-growing. And today, we’ve compiled a list of places to satiate your inner coffeeholic.
BEST SPECIALITY COFFEE IN DUBAI
We know a good cup of joe should have a rich roasted flavour and the perfect milk-to-coffee ratio. But where can you find the best speciality coffee shops in Dubai? From hipster brews to silky smooth espressos, here’s a look at some of the top coffee roasters in Dubai.
BLACKCOFFEE BY CAFE YOUNES
BLACKCoffee by Cafe Younes has been in the business since 1935. They source premium coffee beans from all around the world to bring you a multi-sensorial experience. The staff are meticulously trained in different tasting notes of the beans to help you find that perfect cup of coffee. Their Brazil Cascavel Verde and Colombia Supremo are highly recommended.
They have branches in Duja Tower, Media City and Palm Jumeirah.
- Cost: From AED 59 for 250gm of Cafe Younes Blend
- Location: Multiple locations
- Timings: Sunday to Wednesday, 07:30 am – 10:30 pm | Thursday to Saturday, 07:30 am – 11:30 pm (Duja Tower)
- Contact: +971-4-370-3033 (Duja Tower)
PEET’S COFFEE
Looking for an authentic speciality coffee in Dubai? It would be best if you gave Peet’s Coffee a try. They serve rocket-fuel espresso and plenty of Mediterranean shrugs. You can order from their Dark Roast Series or K-Cups Pods.
You know where to go the next time you’re in Dubai Mall and want a caffeine boost. You’ll also find them in Dubai Hills Mall, City Walk, Dubai Marina Mall, Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR) and Mohammed Bin Zayed City in Abu Dhabi (MBZ City).
- Cost: From AED 26 for Mocha
- Location: Multiple locations
- Timings: Monday to Sunday, 08:00 am – 12:00 am (Dubai Mall)
- Contact: +971-56-369-6267 (Dubai Mall)
MOKHA 1450
Mokha 1450 brews strong and smooth coffee. Their single-origin coffees are hand-crafted in small batches to preserve every bean’s rich and aromatic flavour. The star of their menu is Jamaica Blue Mountain. Mokha 1450 is also amongst the top work-friendly cafes in Dubai.
- Cost: From AED 73.50 for Guatemala Dos Rios
- Location: Boutique no. 8, Aswaaq Centre, Al Badaa, Al Wasl Road | Golden Mile, Galleria 8, Palm Jumeirah
- Timings: Monday to Sunday, 08:00 am – 11:00 pm
- Contact: +971-4-321-6455 (Al Wasl Road) | Tel: +971-4-425-4067 (Palm Jumeirah)
DROP
This 24-hour coffee shop in Dubai is where you’ll find one of Dubai’s best speciality coffees. Shelves stacked with canisters of roasted beans from around the world will have you spoilt for choice. It is also considered one of the best cafes in Dubai.
- Cost: From AED 32 for a Spanish Latte
- Location: Dar Wasl
- Timings: Open 24/7
- Contact: +971-52-556-8780
RAW COFFEE COMPANY
A strong whiff of roasted coffee beans welcomes you at Raw Coffee Company. They source premium beans from all over the world, ensuring quality and sustainability. Their best-sellers are Working Blend, Black Tie, LBD and 15/51. Aside from coffee, you can also get espresso and brewing equipment here. It is also one of the best places to buy Arabic coffee in Dubai.
- Cost: From AED 60 for Colombian Asopep Coffee
- Location: Next to RTA Carpark WH10, Al Manara Road, Al Quoz 1
- Timings: Monday to Sunday, 07:30 am – 06:00 pm
- Contact: +971-4-339-5474
THE ESPRESSO LAB
Aiming to brew the best speciality coffee in Dubai, The Espresso Lab is bound to push your caffeine habit to addiction. Their Santa Maria Coffee Dona Gena and Geisha Legendary Colombia are hot sellers.
- Cost: From AED 120 for Geisha Signature Colombia
- Location: Al Quoz Industrial Areas 2
- Timings: Monday to Saturday, 08:00 am – 05:00 pm | Closed on Sunday
- Contact: +971-55-656-8883
GRANDMOTHER COFFEE ROASTERY
Looking for a place that’s less of a coffee shop and more of a full-blown coffee institution? Grandmother Coffee Roastery is one of the top coffee roasters in Dubai. They are experts in roasting micro-speciality coffee. Ethiopia Banko Taratu and Rwanda Gicumbi Natural come highly recommended.
- Cost: From AED 180 for Colombia Sudan Rume
- Location: Unit 18, The Shed Warehouse, Al Quoz Industrial Area 3
- Timings: Monday to Saturday, 08:00 am – 06:00 pm | Sunday, 08:00 am – 05:00 pm
- Contact: +971-56-507-2223 | +971-58-604-1222
CYPHER URBAN ROASTERY
This sleek and high-end Dubai speciality coffee shop roasts its beans. And we must tell you that coffee is serious business here. You can book a training course with them to learn roasting and brewing. The single-origin coffee here is a must-try. La Divina Geisha – El Salvador, Bekele – Ethiopia and Chimaltenango – Guatemala come highly recommended.
- Cost: From AED 65 for Chimaltenango – Guatemala
- Location: 6B Street, Complex 76, Warehouse no. 2, Al Quoz Industrial Area 3
- Timings: Monday to Friday, 09:00 am – 06:00 pm | Saturday and Sunday, 09:00 am – 05:00 pm
- Contact: +971-4-228-6493
ROR ROASTERY
The minimalist Zen space and their speciality coffee will give you a memorable experience. Their carefully selected coffee beans are the reason behind the intense, rich, aromatic brews. Their best-seller coffee beans include Smooth Crema, Cauca Colombia, Black Forest and Stracciatella Cake.
- Cost: From AED 28 for Smooth Crema
- Location: 4th Street, Al Quoz Industrial Area 3
- Timings: Monday to Thursday and Saturday, 08:30 am – 08:00 pm | Friday, 08:30 am – 12:00 pm, 02:00 pm – 08:00 pm | Closed on Sunday
- Contact: +971-4-225-3336
NUSANTARA COFFEE ROASTERS
The coffee at Nusantara Coffee Roasters is a ritual; it is produced with such care that you’ll never be served a bad cup. You can even talk your barista through about precisely how you’d like your coffee made!
- Cost: From AED 15 for Cold Brew
- Location: Warehouse no. 16, Nad Al Hamar Road
- Timings: Monday to Sunday, 07:30 am – 10:00 pm
- Contact: +971-4-394-3791 | +971-55-612-3687
ROAST STORY
They are the most conscientious coffee roasters in Dubai. This is a place to be if you love drip coffee. Settle in to caffeinate with Roast Story and treat yourself to Forest Coffee Colombia Co-Ferment, which tastes like strawberry and raspberry.
- Cost: From AED 79 for Panama – Auromar Catalina
- Location: Al Khawaneej 2
- Timings: Monday to Saturday, 10:00 am – 07:00 pm | Closed on Sunday
SPECIALTY BATCH COFFEE ROASTERS
This is where you’ll find bean-to-cup in all its glory. Specialty Batch Coffee Roasters is a coffee connoisseur’s dream come true, where you can treat yourself to silky espressos and strong cold brews.
- Cost: From AED 80 to AED 156 for Oscar Hernandez
- Location: Shed 3A, Marina Cubes Street, Port Rashid
- Timings: Monday to Friday, 09:00 am – 06:00 pm | Closed on Saturday and Sunday
- Contact: +971-4-299-1113
BOON COFFEE ROASTERS
Boon Coffee Roasters has simple decor and a basic coffee menu. The various coffees, such as Spanish Latte, Iced Chocolate and Iced Mocha, are served alongside satisfying pastries. They are located in Jumeirah Lake Towers (JLT) Cluster T, Nakheel Mall, Mall of the Emirates, The Meadows Village, The View Palm and Jumeirah Park Pavilion.
- Cost: From AED 25 for Cold Brew
- Location: Multiple locations
- Timings: Monday to Sunday, 07:00 am – 10:00 pm (Jumeirah Park Pavilion)
- Contact: +971-4-457-9372 (Jumeirah Park Pavilion)
MATTINA COFFEE
Rounding off our list of speciality coffee shops in Dubai is Mattina Coffee. Apart from brewing the perfect cup of joe, they sell a variety of beans from around the world. Rwanda Nyamiyaga – Natural, Sumatra Gayo – Natural and Guatemala Huehuetenango – Fully Washed are a must-try!
- Cost: AED 195 for Costa Rica Don Eli – Cup of Excellence
- Location: Dubai Investment Park 1
- Timings: Monday to Saturday, 08:30 am – 05:30 pm | Closed on Sunday
- Contact: +971-4-883-3231
FAQS ABOUT COFFEE ROASTERS IN DUBAI
HOW IS SPECIALITY COFFEE DIFFERENT FROM REGULAR COFFEE?
A specific roasting method is used to brew speciality coffee that highlights the unique flavour of the beans used. The speciality coffee is grown at perfect altitude and has to be picked at the right time to preserve its aroma.
WHERE CAN I FIND GOOD COFFEE IN ABU DHABI?
The Coffee Club, Jim’s Kitchen Table and Jones The Grocer are some of the best coffee shops in Abu Dhabi.
On that note, we will wrap our guide to Dubai’s speciality coffee shops and roasters. If you’re in the go-go mode, you can visit these drive-thru coffee shops and cafes in Dubai.
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