Dubai's Hidden Gem Cafés: Discover 5 Offbeat Coffee Spots you need to visit ASAP!
- Anurag Saikia
- Sep 15
- 2 min read
I’m a total coffee geek, always on the hunt for that perfect brew and a cozy corner to sip it in. Dubai has no shortage of impressive coffee shops, but these five tucked-away spots stole my heart—and my taste buds. Here’s my personal list of offbeat cafés you absolutely can’t miss.
1. Wild & The Moon
Location: Gate Avenue, DIFC
Cost for two: AED 180
This bright, plant-based café is a lifestyle movement disguised as a coffee spot. Everything here is 100% organic, gluten-free, and vegan—think turmeric lattes, cold-pressed juices, and superfood-packed smoothie bowls. Their almond-milk cortado is surprisingly rich, and the plant-based granola bowl is the perfect brunch companion. The minimalist, botanically inspired interior makes you feel a world away from the city’s hustle, even though Burj Khalifa looms just outside.
2. RAW Coffee Company
Location: Warehouse 10, 4A Street, Al Quoz Industrial Area 1
Cost for two: AED 150
Tucked inside a converted warehouse, RAW is both a roastery and café where you can geek out over every step of the coffee-making process. Their Chemex pour-over is divine—clean, floral, and perfectly balanced—paired with a side of halloumi and eggs Benedict for under AED 75 per person. Free filtered water, fast Wi-Fi, and that industrial-chic vibe make RAW a perfect sp
ot for both caffeine fiends and digital nomads.
3. Nightjar Coffee Roasters
Location: Alserkal Avenue, Al QuozCost for two: AED 200Social: https://linktr.ee/Nightjar.Coffee
Nightjar feels like a hidden atelier for coffee lovers. Every bean is roasted on-site, and their signature “Sultans of Sling” cold brew iced tea is a game-changer. For something different, try their cardamom-infused espresso—warm, aromatic, and punchy. The shop’s inventive vibe and cheeky branding make it a photographer’s dream, and they often host pop-up art events that add to the quirky charm.
4. Cafe Rider Custom
Location: 14B Street, Al Quoz Industrial Area 3
Cost for two: AED 100
This one’s for the coffee-and-motorcycle crowd. Cafe Rider Custom doubles as a specialty roastery and a custom motorcycle garage—yes, you can drool over retro bikes while sipping your flat white. Their weekend brunch deal (bottomless coffee + pastries + one main for AED 99) is an unbeatable bargain. The laid-back industrial décor, complete with grease-stained stools and bike parts on display, creates an atmosphere you won’t find anywhere else in Dubai.
5. Coffee Museum
Location: Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood
Cost for two: AED 20 (includes free Arabic and Ethiopian coffee tastings + dates)
Okay, so it’s technically a museum, but it’s the most charming little coffee experience I’ve ever had. For AED 10 each, you get to wander through exhibits of antique coffee grinders and learn Dubai’s coffee trade history—complete with unlimited tastings of traditional Arabic coffee and rich Ethiopian brews, served with sweet dates. It feels like stepping back in time, and the cozy upstairs café (when open) is the perfect spot to linger over your final cup.
Bookmark these spots—your next great coffee adventure is waiting!
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