Highlights
- Dubai’s Coolest Cafes culture adapts to the rise of remote work, catering to professionals seeking alternative workspaces.
- Apricot, a hidden gem in Souk Al Manzil, offers a peaceful ambiance and authentic Mediterranean dishes for remote workers.
- A4 Space in Alserkal Avenue transforms into a dynamic co-working space with organic produce and free Wi-Fi.
- Bounty Beets, favored by health-conscious individuals, welcomes remote workers to its Instagrammable garden setting.
- Boston Lane brings Melbourne’s coffee culture to Al Quoz, offering innovative toasties for a cozy work environment.
- Ciao Bella in Media City attracts city workers with its breakfast, lunch, and dinner options and great deals.
- Cafe Peloton, a cycling hub, allows remote workers to fuel up after a ride with diverse breakfast options.
- Cafe Rider in Al Quoz provides a motorcycle-themed environment and locally roasted coffee for a productive workday.
- Coffee Club’s multiple locations around the city offer a homely working-cafe vibe for remote professionals.
- Comptoir 102 in Jumeirah 1 merges food, design, and art, providing a sanctuary for remote workers with a health-conscious menu.
- Cycle Bistro in Dubai Motor City serves healthy smoothies and a paleo menu for productive snacking between emails.
- Daughter and Dad Coffee welcomes all to work over freshly roasted specialty coffee and a plant-based menu.
- Doggy Be Collective introduces a unique indoor dog-friendly community space for remote workers and their furry companions.
- Lulu and The Beanstalk doubles as a hip coffee shop, library, and bar, offering drinks and inspiration for productive afternoons.
- Dubai’s cafes like Jones The Grocer at West Beach Palm Jumeirah provide beach views and a variety of food options for remote workers.
- Kulture House in Jumeirah villa offers a bright and inviting ambiance for remote professionals to get lost in work.
- Dubai’s diverse cafes ensure remote workers can find inspiring spaces to complete tasks with creativity and productivity.
Dubai’s Coolest Cafes
Dubai’s coolest cafes culture has adapted to cater to the growing number of professionals seeking alternative workspaces outside their offices and homes. A selection of top cafes has become the go-to destination for the city’s workforce, offering an inspiring environment to fuel creativity and productivity.
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Apricot
Tucked away in the tranquil Arabian surrounds of Souk Al Manzil, has emerged as a cozy hidden gem that attracts remote workers looking for a peaceful ambiance. The cafe’s lush green foliage and calm atmosphere create an ideal setting for those seeking a quiet corner to complete their tasks effectively.
Apricot, Souk Manzil, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard, Downtown Dubai, daily 8am to 11pm. @apricotdubai
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A4 Space
In the heart of Alserkal Avenue, A4 Space has become a true winner, offering organic produce and brews from Raw Coffee Company. The cafe’s thoughtful provision of desks, reading nooks, and free Wi-Fi has transformed it into a dynamic co-working space, attracting freelancers, entrepreneurs, and creatives alike.
Warehouse 4, Alserkal Avenue, Dubai, 10am to 7pm, Sat to Thur, free. Tel: (050) 5569797. alserkal.online
Bounty Beets
Renowned for its Instagrammable appeal and health-conscious menu, warmly welcomes both health enthusiasts and their furry friends. Remote workers enjoy working amidst the cafe’s lush green garden, savoring plant-powered dishes and silky-smooth coffees to stay energized throughout the day.
Bounty Beets, Le Méridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina, Dubai, daily 8am to 10pm. Tel: (0)4 511 7373. bountybeets.com
Boston Lane
An Australian-inspired coffee shop in Al Quoz, boasts an innovative menu that caters to food and coffee lovers seeking a touch of warmth and familiarity in their work environment.
Boston Lane Cafe, 25 4 B Street, Al Quoz, Dubai, 8am to 7pm. Tel: (058) 517 2131. bostonlane.com
Ciao Bella
Has become a bustling hub for city workers, where open laptops and casual meetings are a common sight. The cafe’s great deals on breakfast, lunch, and dinner make it a popular choice for productive work sessions.
Ciao Bella, Media One Hotel, Media City, Dubai, open daily 7am to 12am. Tel: (04) 427 1000. mediaonehotel.com
Cafe Peloton
Crack open your laptop after your next social ride, where you can fuel up for the day on a diverse range of breakfast options with their breakfast burger, masala eggs and tahini honey take on French toast. This cycling hub is an ideal spot to meet more cycle-loving friends, or to get started on your work day post your morning ride.
52 Al Bailee Street, Jumeirah 3, Dubai, Mon to Fri 7am to 11pm, Sat to Sun 6am to 11pm, Tel: (0)4 338 7000, @cafepeloton.ae
Cafe Rider
In Al Quoz provides a motorcycle-themed environment and locally roasted coffee for a productive workday.
Cafe Rider, Warehouse 7 14 C St, Al QuozAl Quoz Industrial Area 3, Dubai, 8am to 10pm daily. Tel: (04) 321 4411. caferider.com
Coffee Club
Coffee Club’s multiple locations around the city offer a homely working-cafe vibe for remote professionals.
If you make it in before 11am you can get the early bird Dhs35 breakfast, served Monday to Friday.
Comptoir 102
In Jumeirah 1 merges food, design, and art, providing a sanctuary for remote workers with a health-conscious menu.
Comptoir 102, 102 Beach Road, Jumeirah 1, daily 8am to 9pm. Tel: (0)4 385 4555. comptoir102.com
Cycle Bistro
In Dubai Motor City serves healthy smoothies and a paleo menu for productive snacking between emails.
The Cycle Hub, Dubai Autodrome, Motor City, Dubai. Tel: (0)4 425 3000. facebook.com/thecyclebistro
Daughter and Dad Coffee
Dubai’s coffee culture extends its charm to welcome canines, as seen at Daughter and Dad Coffee, where specialty coffee and plant-based menus harmoniously complement the company of furry companions.
Daughter and Dad, Meliá Desert Palm, Warsan 2, Dubai, Fri and Sat 8am to 7pm, Sun to Thur 8am to 6pm, closed on Tues, Tel: (0)54 383 4709, @daughterdadcoffee
Doggy Be Collective
Introduces a one-of-a-kind indoor dog-friendly community space, combining co-working facilities and coffee to ensure professionals’ four-legged friends can accompany them throughout their workday.
Doggy Be Collective, Umm Suqeim Road, Dubai, Monday to Friday 9.30am to 5pm, pre-booking is required. doggybe.com
Lulu and The Beanstalk
Stands out as a super hip coffee shop that doubles as a library and a bar, inviting remote workers to indulge in quintessential coffee options and innovative cocktails.
Lulu & The Beanstalk, ICD Brookfield Place, Dubai International Financial Centre, Dubai, open Mon to Thur 9am to 11pm, Fri 9am to 1am, Sat 11sm to 12am, closed on Sun, @lulus.bean
Jones The Grocer
From the shimmering West Beach of Palm Jumeirah, Jones The Grocer beckons remote workers with blissful beach views and an array of coffees, breakfast, and lunch options.
ones The Grocer, Palm West Beach, Palm Jumeirah, Sat to Wed 7.30am to 12am, Thurs & Fri 8am to 12am. Tel: (0)54 998 6162. @jonesthegrocer
Kulture House
Located in a Jumeirah villa, offers a unique work environment with rattan chairs, colourful poofs, and a long communal table, ideal for those seeking inspiration and focus in an artsy ambiance.
Kulture House Dubai, 106, beach road (opposite Beach Centre), 9am to 10pm. Tel: (0)4 399 1790, @kulturehousedubai
Dubai’s cafes continue to embrace their diverse clientele, offering delightful experiences to suit every worker’s preference. By providing conducive environments for remote work, these cafes have become magnets for creativity, productivity, and inspiration, ensuring professionals never run short of inspiring spaces to complete their tasks.
