Top 10 drive-thru coffee shops and cafes in Dubai
Coffee, like everywhere else in the world, is immensely popular in the UAE. Many people begin their days with a cup of hot coffee and follow it up with more as the day goes on. But when you’re on the road and desperately need a caffeine fix, it’s the drive-thru coffee shops in Dubai that come to your rescue. We’ve compiled a list of all the locations where you can get your choice of caffeinated beverage on-the-go!
LIST OF THE BEST DRIVE-THRU COFFEE SHOPS IN DUBAI
Coffee enthusiasts can be prolifically found in every nation on the planet, but the UAE has a special appreciation for the world’s most popular hot beverage. There are some brilliantly unique coffee shops in Dubai and you’re never far from seriously good coffee.
But if you are running late on a sluggish morning or need a quick recharge after a lunchtime meeting, a nearby drive-thru becomes a necessity. And it’s for those very necessities that we’ve compiled this list of drive-thru cafes in Dubai. Let’s take a look at where you can get impressively good coffee on the go.
STARBUCKS
Delicious coffee is synonymous with Starbucks all around the world. With its wide variety of hot and cold beverages, it is often the first place that comes to mind when you think about coffee and is one of the most popular drive-thru cafes in Dubai.
With multiple outlets across the UAE, Starbucks represents the most accessible drive-thru coffee in Dubai. You can grab your favourite items from the menu, ranging from classic Americanos, iced lattes with whipped cream, double-shot espressos, brewed coffees, matcha lattes and cream frappuccinos in a variety of flavours.
Starbucks Al Barsha
- Location: Al Barsha 1
- Timings: 24 hours
- Contact: +971-4-419-0159
Starbucks Beach Road Site 3
- Location: Plot No. 3321465, Jumeira Road
- Timings: Open 24 hours
- Contact: +971-4-419-0844
Starbucks Wasl Villa
- Location: Al Wasl Road
- Timings: 07:00 am – 12:00 am
- Contact: +971-800-74292
Starbucks Jumeirah Beach Villa
- Location: Jumeirah Beach Villa 60, Al Sinyar Street
- Timings: Open 24 hours
- Contact: +971-4-419-0064
Starbucks Jumeirah Beach Road
- Location: Villa 23, Jumeirah Beach Road
- Timings: Open 24 hours
- Contact: +971-4-419-0115
Starbucks ENOC 1001
- Location: Al Quds Street, Al Tawar
- Timings: Open 24 hours
- Contact: +971-4-315-3648
Starbucks ENOC 1021
- Location: Barsha 1
- Timings: Open 24 hours
- Contact: +971-4-419-0130
Starbucks ENOC 1032
- Location: Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road
- Timings: Open 24 hours
- Contact: +971-4-419-0124
Starbucks ENOC 1017
- Location: Al-Ain Dubai Road
- Timings: Open 24 hours
- Contact: +971-4-419-0144
Starbucks Souk Extra
- Location: Silicon Oasis
- Timings: Open 24 hours
- Contact: +971-4-419-0894
Starbucks Motor City
- Location: ENOC Tasjeel, Detroit Road
- Timings: 06:30 am – 11:00 pm
- Contact: +971-4-419-0058
Starbucks Enoc Drive Thru
- Location: Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, before Exit
- Timings: 24 hours
- Contact: +971-4-419-0124
Starbucks Enoc Drive Thru – Satwa
- Location: ENOC Tasjeel, Detroit Road
- Timings: Open 24 hours
- Contact: +971-4-419-0783
Starbucks Jumeirah Drive Thru – near Burj Al Arab
- Location: Jumeirah Beach Road, near Burj Al Arab
- Timings: Open 24 hours
- Contact: +971-4-419-0066
Please note that we have listed only the most popular branches. You can check out the Starbucks website to know about other outlets.
TIM HORTONS
Tim Hortons is probably on the list of top five things that make Canada famous all around the world! Started in 1964 by the namesake Canadian ice hockey player, this coffee chain today has over 4,000 global locations. It’s extremely popular in Canada and is much-loved in Dubai as well.
In this 24-hour open drive-thru, you can find the some of the best bagels in Dubai, along with other things on their menu – available at all times. You can stop by for their popular beverages, like french vanilla latte, matcha and their iced cappe supreme with maple and caramel.
- Location: Cluster R, Jumeirah Lakes Towers
- Timings: Open 24 hours
- Contact: +971-800-8467
COSTA COFFEE
This famous British coffee shop has outlets all around the world. Starting from the streets of London, Costa Coffee has etched its name in the hearts of coffee enthusiasts everywhere. For their customers’ convenience, Costa Coffee has opened two drive-thrus in Dubai, with many more expected to follow.
So whenever you are craving their famous salted caramel and cream frostino or their signature flat White, just drive by one of their coffee shops for your caffeine cravings to be satisfied in style.
Costa Coffee Al Wasl Road
- Location: Al Wasl Road, South Bound
- Timings: Open 24 hours
- Contact: +971-4-341-7113
Costa Coffee Jumeirah Beach
- Location: Jumeirah Beach Road
- Timings: Open 24 hours
- Contact: +971-4-321-1917
MIKEL COFFEE
Our next pick is Mikel Coffee. The drive-through cafe offers an array of hot and cold blends. You can try their regular options or go with more specific varieties of espresso and cappuccino coffee(s).
Their popular blends include latte macchiato, Americano and affogato. Along with these options, they offer Greek Nes and Turkish coffee in Dubai.
- Cost: From AED 13
- Location: Villa 284, Jumeriah Road, Jumeirah 2
- Timings: Sun-Thu: 08:00 am – 12:00 am, Fri-Sat: 08:00 am – 01:00 am
- Contact: +971-4-343-2122
SEVEN SEEDS CAFE
If you’re fond of coffee, you have probably heard of Seven Seeds Cafe. The drive-through cafe has been caffeinating denizens for years! At Seven Seeds Cafe, you can find over 10 flavours of coffee, including Espresso, Americano, piccolo, pistachio latte and cappuccino.
This stop-and-hop joint also offers burgers and fries that you can enjoy with your coffee.
- Cost: From AED 18
- Location: 51st Street, Jumeirah 1
- Timings: 08:00 am – 11:00 pm, Thu-Sat: 08:00 am – 12:00 am
- Contact: +971-56-422-0427
AWAKEN CAFE
Want to start your day with coffee? Head to Awaken Cafe! The drive-thru cafe has an interesting menu, featuring filter, white and iced blends.
Aside from the regular varieties, they offer special blends like Ethiopian E21, Colombia 24/7, Rwanda BB and Panama GGG. Want to complement your coffee with a decadent treat? Try their crispy caramel apple bites or cheesecakes.
- Cost: Call them to find out
- Location: Al Wasl Road, Umm Suqeim
- Timings: 07:00 am – 12:00 am
- Contact: +971-50-690-6612
THE SPREAD CAFE DUBAI
Born out of sheer love for coffee, The Spread Cafe is a go-to destination for all hipsters and health-conscious individuals. The cafe offers Espresso, black coffee, cappuccino and Spanish latte in Dubai.
Along with coffee, they offer desserts, salads and toasties. They also serve breakfast throughout the day.
- Cost: From AED 16
- Location: Sofabulous, Umm Al Sheif
- Timings: 07:00 am – 11:00 pm
- Contact: +971-50-601-7676
PIAZZA 17
Calling all coffee lovers! Drive your way to the Piazza 17, a kiosk serving warm, delicious and frothy blends. Piazza 17 offers many options like double Espresso, Spanish Latte and cappuccino but it’s their signature Piazza 17 Caffe coffee that stands out from the rest.
Try it out yourself! Along with coffee, their sandwiches and pizzas are worth a shot!
- Cost: From AED 15
- Location: Kiosk #1, City Walk 1
- Timings: 04:00 pm – 02:00 am, Weekends: 04:00 pm – 03:00 am
- Contact: +971-54-306-8715
PORTRAIT CAFE
Portrait Cafe is another place to get coffee in Dubai. The Emirati brand serves speciality coffee brewed with high-quality ingredients by professional baristas. They primarily offer filtered and iced coffee in Dubai. You can place an order for their iced latte or Americano.
- Cost: From AED 19
- Location: 42 C Street, Al Mizhar
- Timings: 07:00 am – 11:50 pm
- Contact: +971-4-222-0202
BREW CAFE
Located in Umm Suqeim, Brew Cafe is another drive-through coffee place in Dubai. The place serves a good variety of brews – with and without milk.
Their popular options include Americano, piccolo, cortado, macchiato, kalita, chemex, cappuccino and mocha latte.
- Cost: Call them to find out
- Location: Opposite Emarat Petrol Station – Jumeirah St – Umm Suqeim 2- Umm Suqeim
- Timings: 07:00 am – 10:30 pm
- Contact: +971-4-331-2333
Looking for more options? Check out the following cafes.
- Saddle Cafe
- Khaleesi Lounge Cafe
FAQs
ARE THERE ANY COFFEE SHOPS IN DOWNTOWN DUBAI?
If you are looking for a great cup of coffee in this busy and lively area of the city, check out our list of the best cafes in Downtown Dubai.
WHERE CAN I BUY ARABIC COFFEE IN DUBAI?
There are plenty of shops where you can buy authentic Arabic coffee such as Raw Coffee Company, Orbis Coffee and Seven Fortunes Coffee Roasters.
That’s a wrap to our guide on the best drive-thru coffee shops in Dubai. If you are interested in the history of coffee, visit the Coffee Museum in Dubai where you can learn about the old culture of coffee in the UAE.
If you live in Abu Dhabi and are searching for the perfect spot to have your cup of joe, check out our guide to the best coffee shops in Abu Dhabi.
