4 Dubai hidden gem coffee spots
The weekend calls for an excellent cup of joe. The cool hipster surroundings of these endlessly instagrammable venues don’t hurt either
1 Emirati Coffee Co The recently opened coffee shop has two locations in Dubai — one in Al Qouz and the other right on Al Wasl Road. They serve specialty coffee as well as coffee beans and machines. The spot is so insanely instagrammable, with Persian carpets and leather couches in an industrial setting. The menu is very simple with its five sections: Black, White, Manual, Cold and Roasted.
Locations: Al Qouz 3 and Dar Wasl Mall. Cost: Dh25 for a latte.
Timings: Sunday to Wednesday 7am-11pm, Thursday 7am-12am, Friday and Saturday 8am12am. 2 Alchemy Located in a massive villa in Jumeirah (there’s even a pool!) Alchemy is a home-grown coffee shop, where the coffee is sourced from ethical single farms. The space itself is the perfect backdrop for your Instagram. It feels like you’re in your (much more) stylish home away from home, with geometric marble counters and sleek light wood furniture and of course, great coffee. Location: Wasl Road, opposite to Dar Wasl Mall, Jumeirah.
Cost: Dh25 for a latte.
Timings: Sunday to Wednesday 8.30am-9pm, Thursday and Friday 8.30am-10pm 3 Pastryology Located in Dubai’s best-kept secret location, the leisure destination Marina Cubes, Pastryology is a recently opened coffee shop with unique beverages and delicious cakes. The shop is built within a container and decorated in beautiful pastels. It has uninterrupted views of the sea and is all-around stunning. Location: Port Rashid.
Cost: Dh24 for a latte.
Timings: Open daily from 10am-10pm 4 Surge Coffee This roaster mainly offers coffee consultation services as well as training sessions, but they have their very own coffee shop, so you know you are getting expert coffee. The venue is industrial chic and has an extensive coffee menu as well as a nice selection of cakes and cafe food. Location: Al Quoz Industrial 4, Warehouse 33. Cost: Dh18 for a latte.
Timings: Saturday to Thursday 9am-6pm