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If you’re anything like us here at GRAZIA, you’ll have a definitive love for coffee.
And if you’re based in Dubai, you’ll know there is no shortage of new coffee spots to try, which is welcomed with open arms, particularly in summer, as we all look for indoor activities to enjoy.
Sifting through all the noise, GRAZIA brings you the newest must-try hotspots for coffee (or matcha) below.
Alica
In short, this café is home-style simplicity. Alica’s Bakery and Eatery focuses on house production and locally sourced ingredients. Alica’s has a rolling lunch menu reflective of seasonality, ensuring the highest quality no matter the time of year. With all of their pastries and baked goods made in-house, mixed with an excellent flat white, this is a go-to spot.
Sesame
Sesame may be the hottest new café to have sprouted in Dubai. This homegrown café has grown in popularity from its cafes in Sharjah and Abu Dhabi. And now, Sesame Lounge has arrived in Dubai. Located on Al Wasl Road, this spot has been making waves on social media as it serves up some of the best coffee and matcha in the emirate. Due to the speciality drinks and relaxed mid-century modern interiors, Sesame has found itself the new Dubai summer hotspot for all things coffee and catch-ups.
The Meld
More than just a café, The Meld is an all-in-one destination for shopping and coffee. This concept store is home to not only Bayn Coffee but also Wear Fold Abayas, Kadi Boutique Florist and 1502 Chocolatier. This unique space offers the best of both worlds, blending coffee with culture. So, whatever you are looking for this summer, The Meld has it.
Haas
With a focus on speciality coffee, Haas combines style and substance. Celebrating exceptional coffee with its sleek, minimal interiors, this is the ideal spot to sit, relax and enjoy your surroundings.
Otaku
The Japanese coffee brewery offers a drinks-first focus, crafting unique speciality drinks. Otaku has created unique flavour fusions, from the Earl Grey crème matcha, coffee clouds and crème cold brew, there is guaranteed to be something for you. If you aren’t looking for coffee, not to worry, as Otaku also offers the viral souffle pancakes, as well as an array of other options.
Mandy’s Bakery
Mandy’s Bakery is the new epitome of comfort, from morning to night, serving up fan favourites. Located in the new Social Distrikt in downtown, Mandy’s is elevating everyone’s favourite meals and desserts across cuisines. So go get yourself a fresh bowl of pasta and a pizza, followed by a plate of fresh doughnuts or croissants. To make it even better,r enjoy your meal with views of the Burj Khalifa in or outside Mandy’s chic European bistro style seating.
Break by Mara
If 77 Valley didn’t have enough to offer, it is home to Break by Mara, one of the cafés branching off Mara Lounge. The Emirati-founded coffee spot is known for its scrumptious desserts and equally aromatic coffee, but this new spot also has a delectable menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
