As Dubai’s scorching summer starts to cool down, the city is coming alive again with new places to visit, exciting events, and perfect spots to beat the heat. If you’re looking for a great place to work outside your home or office, or just want to try something new, here are some of the best cafés and hangout spots Dubai has to offer right now.
Costa Coffee’s MOD PODs
Working from coffee shops has been popular for years, but Costa Coffee just made it way better with their brand new MOD PODs. These are small, private spaces that you can book ahead of time, perfect for anyone who needs to focus on work without all the noise and distractions of a busy café. You still get to enjoy your favorite Costa coffee, but now you have your own little workspace too.
Café Kitsuné
When you need that perfect cup of coffee to keep you going through a long day, Café Kitsuné on Al Wasl should be at the top of your list. What makes this place special is their creative drink menu, featuring unique options like a three layer matcha drink and a pretty pink foam latte that tastes as good as it looks. The space has a cool retro tile design that makes you feel like you’ve stepped back in time, but in the best possible way.
Café Rider
If you’re tired of the same old coffee shop experience, Café Rider offers something completely different. This unique place combines two things you wouldn’t normally expect to see together: great coffee and custom motorcycle building. While you’re sipping on freshly roasted coffee and enjoying lunch, you can watch skilled mechanics working on motorcycles through a large glass window.
Cassette in Al Quoz
Music plays a huge role in creating the atmosphere at Cassette. They carefully choose playlists that feature fresh and upcoming artists, giving you the perfect background soundtrack for whatever you’re working on. Whether you’re writing, designing, or just need a inspiring place to think, the combination of great food, excellent coffee, and carefully curated music makes this an ideal spot for creative work. You can find Cassette in The Courtyard on 4B Street in Al Quoz 1, and they’re open from 8 in the morning until 6 in the evening every day.
Garden on 8 Quiz Night
While Garden on 8 at Media One Hotel isn’t exactly a café, it’s definitely worth mentioning because of their amazing Back to School Big Quiz happening this month. This legendary event is hosted by Jono and Rich from Dubai 92, two quiz masters who know how to make trivia both challenging and fun.The quiz takes place on Wednesday, August 27, from 8 to 10 in the evening, and the best part is that it’s completely free to enter.
Mr Toad’s Doodling Competition
Mr Toad’s restaurants are running a creative campaign throughout August that combines food, art, and the chance to win some great prizes. This doodling competition is open to anyone who visits their locations in Al Garhoud, Al Jaddaf, Barsha Heights, DSO, DIP, or Ibn Battuta Mall.
