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Nappa Dori: Bespoke leather goods & a charming cafe
Tucked away inside Alserkal Avenue, this gem is a great spot to work/study in thanks to its cool, calm, and inspiring vibes. A bespoke leather goods company first and foremost, let the founder and creative director Gautam Sinha’s impressive story of transforming “a single store in Delhi’s Hauz Khas Village (in 2010) to (brand now sold in) over 20 countries” inspire your grind.
Featuring two floors and a cosy little cafe, Nappa Dori has the added benefit of being dog-friendly inside and outside.
Grandmother Roastery: A beautiful specialty coffee roastery
Tucked away inside Dubai’s industrial neighbourhood Al Quoz, Grandmother Roastery is a homegrown, Emirati-owned specialty coffee roastery, offering a unique step inside the world of third-wave coffee. It’s a great place to work and study because it’s got fab coffee, strong WiFi, and calm, serene vibes (whenever we’ve visited anyway).
The space is expansive and the staff are friendly. The only thing that’s lacking is the food – there’s just a small selection of house-made bakes and treats.
Villa Margot: A homegrown florist, boutique and cafe
This charming homegrown florist, concept store, and cafe is a great place to visit to cosy up with your laptop or notebook. Particularly in Dubai’s cooler weather, when you can luxuriate outside in the picturesque courtyard.
The quietest period here is typically from 10 a.m. until 12 noon and 4 p.m. onwards.
HUNTR Member Bonus: Villa Margot is a HUNTR Coffee Card Partner (click here to head straight to your coffee card). Collect stamps to get a free coffee ☕️ 🤝 Not a member? Download The HUNTR: City Guide app to join us – but be quick, spaces are limited 🏃♂️
21grams: Homegrown Balkan bistro in Umm Suqeim
21 Grams is spacious, flooded with natural light from numerous floor-to-ceiling windows, serves great coffee, has free WiFi, friendly staff, and delicious Balkan food. What more could you want?
It can sometimes get busy (weekends), so if you want to have absolute quiet it might not be the best option – check ahead on the Google clock to see the status.
Dips Cafe: Specialty coffee, chic vibes & dibs
Located in the heart of Jumeirah, this Emirati-owned gem is a visual picnic for the eyes. Encompassing curved lines, chic, minimal furnishings, and a cosy, welcoming ambiance, it’s a great spot to work and study. There’s a small outside area, plus specialty coffee powered by Trio, and a small curated menu of all-day breakfast bowls, salads, light bites, bao buns, homemade ice cream, and desserts.
Bageri Form: Artisanal bakes, specialty coffee and Scandi vibes and eats
Tucked away inside the Dubai Design District (d3), Bageri Form is a stunning Scandinavian Bakery with noteworthy specialty coffee. Emirati-owned it features a beautiful minimalist, light, and airy space with natural clay bricks that serve as a wall to separate the main bakery and the open kitchen bar.
There are various cosy seating areas for small and large groups, including outside, and the WiFi and charging stations make it a great spot to work or study.
The Barn: Iconic German specialty coffee in Al Khazzan Park
There are few finer spots to luxuriate with a cup of coffee than here during Dubai's cooler months. Tucked away inside Al Khazzan Park, it's a great spot for some al fresco work and the coffee is second to none.
Plus, if you get peckish – the folks at HAPI next door are offering some rather delicious, wholesome eats that are perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Juntas: Portuguese-inspired tranquillity in Al Mizhar
Nestled in the Al Mizha neighbourhood, Juntas draws inspiration from the picturesque Portuguese countryside. Boasting a serene outdoor area adorned with inviting couches, cosy corners, numerous potted green plants, and chic furnishings, this homegrown gem is a calm, inspiring spot that’s perfect for work and study sessions.
HUNTR Member Bonus: Juntas is a HUNTR Coffee Card Partner (click here to head straight to your coffee card). Collect stamps to get a free coffee ☕️ 🤝 Not a member? Download The HUNTR: City Guide app to join us – but be quick, spaces are limited 🏃♂️
Terra Eatery: A beautiful restaurant in Al Safa
Located next to Waitrose in Al Manara, Terra Eatery is a beautiful homegrown gem that far exceeds the expectations of a mall restaurant
The space is sheer perfection. We love the super high ceiling, the muted, earthy colour palette, and the hundreds of (real!) potted plants. There’s a lovely outdoor area (albeit facing a car park, but with many potted plants to conceal and trick you into thinking you’re elsewhere) alongside ample seating options for small and large groups inside. Busier during the evening than the day time, it's particularly productive to head here during a quiet weekday morning and enjoy a gourmet breakfast whilst you catch up with some work.
Menagerie: A wholesome, plant-based eatery in Mirdif 35
Plant-based eater? Into organic produce? This is your spot. Housed within the super cool Mirdif 35 mall, Menagerie is a great place to work and study with nutritious food and noteworthy specialty coffee on offer. There’s an al fresco seating area and for working parents – a playground outside and a soft play next door, in case you have kids to keep busy whilst you work.
Seven Fortunes: A homegrown specialty coffee roastery and cafe
The brainchild of Toronto-born, Dubai-raised Karim Hassan, Seven Fortunes first opened its doors here in Al Quoz in late 2017. Built up of container rooms inside an expansive industrial warehouse, if you’re a specialty coffee nerd you will love working from this gem. Expansive and filled with the delicious scent of roasting coffee beans, it’s not always calm here (it can get a little busy during some points of the day) but it is always a great shout…
Lila Molino: Thoughtful Mexican dining and specialty coffee in Alserkal Avenue
Lila Molino might be busy if you visit on the weekend, or if you happen to chance through a busy lunch period, but you will likely find it to be calm and peaceful in the weekday morning hours.
A great place to work thanks to the natural light, expansive warehouse vibes, in-house roasted specialty coffee and ample seating space, the coffee is automatically made with local organic milk, and the menu features an assortment of local, organic where possible product for breakfast, snacks, lunch and early dinner.
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