Ultimate Guide to Cafes in Dubai

There are cafés, and then there are main character cafés. The ones where the lighting flatters, the coffee looks like it belongs in a magazine, and the vibe is effortlessly curated for slow mornings and creative afternoons.

Whether you're plotting your soft-life escape or just looking for a spot to sip and reset, here’s your curated guide to the cafés in Dubai that deliver main character energy in every single frame.

1. Tomorrow Morning – Zabeel

Minimalist, airy, and quietly iconic. Tucked away in the serene Al Wasl area near Zabeel, Tomorrow Morning feels like a secret you want to share — but also kind of gatekeep. The interiors are Scandi-chic with soft lighting, and their iced Spanish latte is a thing of legend.

Main character moment: Scribbling in your Moleskine while lo-fi jazz plays softly and sunlight spills over your croissant.

2. Amongst Few Café – Jumeirah Beach Road

Raw concrete, vinyl decks, and matcha lattes — this spot is where cool lives without trying too hard. Ideal for a coffee with a side of streetwear envy.

Main character moment: Casual people-watching in sunglasses, iced coffee in hand, scrolling Pinterest like you’re curating your next era.

3. SEVA Table – Jumeirah 1

A jungle hideaway for mindful mornings. With a vegan menu, no-WiFi policy, and more plants than people, it’s the spiritual recharge you didn’t know you needed.

Main character moment: Deep breath. Herbal tea. That notebook you never finish.

4. Cassette – The Courtyard, Al Quoz

Cassette is your creative crush — warm lighting, retro French touches, and the feeling that something quietly important is happening around you.

Main character moment: Notebook open, cappuccino half-drunk, and a passing thought that maybe you should write that screenplay.

5. EL&N – DIFC / Dubai Mall

Over-the-top? A little. Fabulous? Absolutely. If you’re feeling pink, playful, and ready for glitter lattes — this one’s your stage.

Main character moment: Pretending your rose latte is a prop in your Vogue shoot.

6. Forever Rose Café – Boxpark / The Galleria

Part café, part comic book fantasy. The hand-drawn 2D aesthetic turns every sip into a surreal scene. A must for your feed.

Main character moment: Posing with your coffee like it’s a prop in an illustrated romance novel.

7. One Life Kitchen & Café – D3

For early risers with a to-do list and taste. Clean lines, clean food, and that D3 buzz of ambition in the air.

Main character moment: Organising your Notion while sipping your oat flat white like the balanced human you aspire to be.

8. Brew Café – Al Safa

Compact, calm, and always kissed by natural light. Brew is an understated luxury, with coffee that’s as strong as the interiors are soft.

Main character moment: Reading quietly by the window, surrounded by peace and just enough silence.

Ready to romanticise your mornings?

From leafy corners to minimalist dreams, these cafés are more than coffee stops — they’re a whole mood. Your main character arc deserves the perfect backdrop.

And now you know where to go.