Best cafes to work from in Dubai

• Tania’s Teahouse
• Boston Lane
• Spill the Bean
• Grano Coffee
• Kuttab Coffee
• The Media Lounge
• Eggspectation
• Wild & The Moon
• Clinton St.Baking Co
• Mokha 1450 Coffee Lounge

Whether you are a freelancer needing a quiet place to get some work done away from home or someone looking for a relaxed outdoor space to complete urgent tasks, there are many work-friendly cafes in Dubai where you can bring your laptop and work freely. All these cafes also offer free WiFi so you can easily log in and get going!

Top work-friendly cafes in Dubai

Cafes in Dubai are an excellent option to work remotely. If you are looking for a creative space to work from, you can consider some of the options below.

Tania’s Teahouse

Offering a great ambience and delectable food, Tania’s Teahouse is our top choice to set up a workstation in Dubai. It is also one of the most optimal cafes in Umm Suqeim where you can brainstorm creative ideas and find great books and interesting board games. The two-storey cafe with beautiful rose-gold accents and whimsical decor offers all-day breakfast, pasta, sandwiches, sliders and decadent desserts.

• Location: Villa 779A, Jumeirah Road – Umm Suqeim
• Average Price: AED 190
• Timings: 08:00 am – 10:00 pm, Fri-Sat: 09:00 am – 10:00 pm
• Contact: +971-4-324-0021

Boston Lane

Our next pick is Boston Lane. Inspired by Melbourne’s dynamic coffee culture, Boston Lane is one of the hidden gems in Dubai. Located in the heart of an artistic community, Al Quoz, the charming cafe offers a comfortable, tranquil space to work in. You can enjoy delicious croissants, pancakes, salads, sandwiches and some of the best milkshakes in Dubai while spending a productive day at Boston Lane.

• Location: The Courtyard, 6A Street, Al Quoz
• Average Price: AED 155 for two
• Timings: 08:00 am – 07:00 pm
• Contact: +971-58-517-2131

Spill the Bean

Another cafe where you can set up a workstation is Spill the Bean. Located in Arabian Ranches, the cafe is known for its friendly ambience and healthy offerings. You can munch on bagels, sandwiches, pancakes or salads while working in the cafe. Although anyone can come to this cafe to enjoy some quiet, happy hours of productivity, it is particularly convenient for those living in rental villas in Arabian Ranches.

• Location: Shop 7, Ground Floor, Block B, The Sustainable City, Arabian Ranches
• Average Price: AED 110 for two
• Timings: 07:30 am – 08:00 pm, Fri: 07:00 am – 08:00 pm
• Contact: +971-4-242-8671

Grano Coffee

With a variety of light bites and a relaxed ambience, Grano Coffee is one of the best places to channelise your creative energy. You can enjoy sandwiches, soups, pizzas, desserts, fresh juices and a variety of brewed coffee when you are working from this cafe in Dubai.

If you have recently rented an apartment in Dubai Silicon Oasis, the cafe is the perfect place for work while relishing good food and coffee!

• Location: Dubai Silicon Oasis
• Average Price: AED 105 for two
• Timings: 07:00 pm – 11:00 pm
• Contact: +971-56-330-7454

Kuttab Cafe

Kuttab Cafe is a good destination if you want to work in a quiet place that serves Middle Eastern cuisine. It has both indoor and outdoor seating so you can choose a space where you feel more comfortable. You can also head there in the morning and enjoy eggs, croissants, juices and other breakfast options.

• Location: Uptown Mirdif Mall, Mirdif
• Average Price: AED 110 for two
• Timings: 08:00 am – 11:00 pm
• Contact: +971-4-288-5858

The Media Lounge

Next up on our list of top cafes to work from in Dubai is The Media Lounge. A perfect space where you can work as well as enjoy soups, shrimps, pizzas, salads, sandwiches and pasta, this lounge also provides free WiFi.

• Location: Concord Tower, Dubai Media City
• Average Price: AED 190 for two
• Timings: 09:00 am – 01:00 am, Sat: 12:00 pm – 01:00 am
• Contact: +971-4-551-9887

Eggspectation

This quirky cafe which started in Montreal in 1993, has multiple branches in Dubai. It has a welcoming, quiet environment where you can work with concentration as well as have a satisfying dining experience.

Their menu is diverse, featuring freshly prepared artisanal brioche French toasts, piping hot burgers, French crepes, Belgian waffles, fluffy buttermilk pancakes and more! And did we mention it is also a great place to enjoy crispy, crunchy waffles in Dubai?

• Location: Multiple including The Beach, Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR)
• Average Price: AED 200 for two
• Timings: 07:00 am – 12:00 am
• Contact: +971-4-430-7252

Wild & The Moon

If there is one place that truly epitomises the diverse art and culinary culture of Al Quoz, it’s Wild & The Moon. One of the best restaurants in Alserkal Avenue, the place offers a great ambience for those who want to work in peace. You can enjoy hummus, ceviche, nori quinoa, soba noodles pad thai and decadent blueberry scone at the cafe.

• Location: Unit H 77, Al Serkal Avenue, Street 8, Al Quoz,
• Average Price: AED 190 for two
• Timings: 09:00 am – 06:30 pm
• Contact: +971-4-343-3392

Clinton St.Baking Co

A brainchild of Chef Neil Kleinberg and DeDe Lahman, Clinton St. Baking Co. is one of the top cafes to enjoy baked goods in Dubai. From the laid-back environment to the delicious appetizers and meals, there is absolutely nothing that you wouldn’t love about this cafe!

• Location: Multiple including building 10, City Walk
• Average Price: AED 190 for two
• Timings: 09:00 am – 09:00 pm
• Contact: +971-4-3440705

Mokha 1450 Coffee Lounge

Mokha Mokha 1450 Coffee Lounge has emerged as one of the finest cafse to work in Dubai. Comfortable chairs and a quiet ambience makes this an ideal spot to work from in Dubai.

• Location: Multiple including Ground Floor, Building 8, Golden Mile 2, Palm Jumeirah
• Average Price: AED 85 for two
• Timings: 08:00 am – 06:00 am
• Contact: +971-4-425-4067

In addition to these cafes, other places to work from in Dubai include:

• Le Pain Quotidien
• Circle Cafe
• Nathalie’s
• Café Bloom
• Intersect By Lexus
• Kulture House Dubai
• Nostalgia
• Surf House Café
• Park House
• Cassette
• Common Grounds
• Bouchon Bakery
• % Arabica

And that’s all we have for you. The beautiful decor, laid-back environment, good food and free access to WiFi are some of the perks you can enjoy at these cafes in Dubai.

If you are looking for cafes where you can read, relax and have a great dining experience, our list of library cafes in Dubai will come in handy, offering you a creative space to channel your inner bibliophile!

Do you love board games? We have a list of cafes with board games in Dubai so jazz up your life, enjoying board games in a wonderful ambience at these eateries. You can also buy the best cookies in Dubai and bring them along to some of these places to snack on too. Although, some cafes don’t allow outside food items at all.

Have you ever worked from a cafe in Dubai? Let us know in the comments below.