For those times when you need a change of scenery…
If you’re working away from the office this week, its always good to have a handy list of favourite cafes to head to when working from home or the office just aren’t inspiring you.
Grab yourself a coffee in one of these fab spots and let that creativity flow…
Bla Bla
Bla Bla is one of the hottest spots in Dubai right now, with one beach club, three restaurants and twenty bars. Although it’s well known for being a party hotspot, did you know its great to work from too? Breakfast is served seven days a week with a set menu giving you the choice of croissant, muffin or avocado toast to start, followed by eggs benedict, an acai bowl or The Bla Bla Breakfast which includes sausages, eggs any style and a hash brown. You’ll also get tea or coffee, plus a mimosa, bloody mary or fruit juice, all for Dhs65.
Bla Bla, The Beach opposite JBR, breakfast runs 8am to 11.30am on weekdays and 8am to 12pm on weekends. Tel: (0)58 606 3535. @blabladubai
Baby Q
If you need a little (or a lot) of caffeine to power you though your working day, check out Baby Q, the cool bar and restaurant found on floor 43 of Media One Hotel. As well as the fantastic views, you can enjoy unlimited tea, coffee and WiFi when you work from here.
Baby Q, 43rd floor, Media One Hotel, Dubai Media City, Dubai, Sun to Thurs 10am to 1am, Fri 4pm to 1am, Sat 6pm to 1am. Tel: (0)58 592 9508. @babyqdubai
Jones The Grocer
For blissful beach views, take your laptop and notepad down to Jones The Grocer on West Beach, Palm Jumeirah. You’ll always find people working from here, and it’s got plenty of charging sockets and cute booths to accommodate. There are plenty of coffees, breakfast and lunch options on the menu so you won’t go hungry. You’ll also find plenty of other branches of Jones The Grocer around the city, from Emirates Golf Club to Dubai Mall.
Jones The Grocer, Palm West Beach, Palm Jumeirah, Sat to Wed 8am to 10pm, Thurs & Fri 8am to 12am. Tel: (0)54 998 6162. @jonesthegrocer
Phileas Fogg’s
Phileas Fogg’s is the casual new venue that offers its visitors some cracking golf course views and plenty of great deals. There’s a vast food and drinks menu, offering something for everyone, but if you’re working from there during the day, we recommend checking out the brand new sandwich menu. There’s plenty of options from roast beef to a club or fish finger sandwich, priced at Dhs65, or add a soft drink, priced at Dhs85 all-in, or a house beverage, Dhs99 all-in.
Phileas Foggs, Address Montgomerie, Dubai, open 8am to 2am daily. Tel: (0)4 572 4477. @phileasfoggdubai
Reform Social & Grill
If you’ve been in Dubai a while, you’re bound to be familiar with popular British gastropub, Reform Social & Grill. Whether you bag a seat indoors or out on the terrace, it’s a super-relaxing spot to work from. When you’re hungry, enjoy a range of classic British dishes, from breakfast sandwiches to a Ploughman’s platter.
Reform Social & Grill, The Lakes, Dubai, open 8an to 12am daily. Tel: (0)4 454 2638. @reformdubai
The Scene by Simon Rimmer
For awesome Dubai Marina views, check out The Scene by Simon Rimmer. The best spot to work from is outside on the wrap around terrace. On weekdays, you can enjoy a Business Lunch deal with two courses for Dhs75 and three courses for Dhs99.
The Scene by Simon Rimmer, Pier 7, Dubai Marina, Dubai, Sun to Thurs 12pm to 12am, Fri & Sat 10am to 12am. Tel: (0)4 422 2328. @thescenebysimonrimmer_dxb
Boston Lane
This quirky coffee shop in Al Quoz was designed with Melbourne’s coffee culture in mind (it’s owned by Australians too, naturally). It’s got an awesome Aussie-inspired menu, but we definitely recommend trying one of the innovative toasties for that warm fuzzy tummy feeling.
Boston Lane Cafe, 25 4 B Street, Al Quoz, Dubai, 8am to 7pm. Tel: (058) 517 2131. bostonlane.com
Cafe M
You’d be hard pressed to find a day during the week that Cafe M isn’t filled with city workers, casual meetings and open laptops. There’s plenty on the menu to pick at whilst you’re working, plus valet parking, too. From Sunday to Thursday, enjoy ‘soup and a scoop’ (soup and a salad) for Dhs45.
Cafe M, Media One Hotel, Media City, Dubai, weekdays 7am to 11pm, weekends 9am to 12am. Tel: (04) 427 1000. mediaonehotel.com
Coffee Club
Coffee Club definitely has that homely working-cafe sort of vibe. There’s plenty of them dotted around the city but we love the one at Golden Mile, Palm Jumeirah which sits overlooking the idyllic Al Ittihad Park, with plenty of Palm Trees and an exercise track. If you’re looking for something healthy to eat, try the roasted pumpkin and goat cheese salad.
Costa Coffee
There’s something quite comforting about nestling down in a familiar Costa Coffee branch with your favourite brew and your laptop as you get work done. There’s tons of branches dotted around the city, so you’re sure to find one close to your home, office or meeting point with ease.
Costa Coffee, various locations across Dubai. costacoffee.ae
Friends Avenue
Located in JLT, Friends Avenue will have you feeling like you’re working from a little cafe in London somewhere. There’s a great healthy breakfast menu with avocado and eggs in abundance, so it’s a good place to start off your working day.
Friends Avenue, Ground Floor, Fortune Executive Tower, Cluster T, JLT , Dubai, daily 7am to 11pm. Tel: (04) 554 5813. friendsavenue.ae
One Life Kitchen and Cafe
There’s an ultra-cool vibe at One Life Kitchen and Cafe. Based in Dubai’s Design District, the spaces bright and airy with a sort of industrial-meets-nature aesthetic. As well as an all-day breakfast, it serves up a huge selection of salads and hearty sandwiches such as a classic tuna melt.
One Life Kitchen and Cafe, Building 5, Dubai Design District, open 8am to 6pm. Tel: (04) 513 4727. @onelifedxb
1762 Stripped
For those in the know, this is one of the coolest cafes in JLT. The interior features contrasting wood and steel, which creates a modern but cosy vibe – and there’s an upstairs too for when it gets busy. It’s a great place to go if you’ve got a work-lunch meeting and there’s free parking too.
JLT One, Jumeirah Lakes Towers, daily 8am to 12am. Tel: (800) 1762. 1762.ae
Revo Cafe
If you’re looking for pretty views and loads of light to get you in the creative working mood then head to Revo at Anantara The Palm for its floor to ceiling windows that look out across the sea. Make sure to have one of their delicious ‘blondies’ with your coffee – you won’t regret it.
Revo Cafe, Anantara The Palm, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, daily 8am to 10.30am. Tel: (04) 567 8304. anantara.com
The Lighthouse (Design District)
If you live and work around Dubai’s Design District then you might be familiar with the The Lighthouse, the concept store featuring food, design and cool shops. Its self-named cafe is as bright and airy as you can probably imagine, and provides a great environment for those who need to get their creative juices flowing.
The Lighthouse, Building No.6, Dubai Design District, Dubai, open 8am to 4pm, 6pm to 10pm. Tel: (04) 422 6024. thelighthouse.ae/kitchen
The Media Lounge
Media City’s very own co-working space, The Media Lounge has loads of spots to choose from to get your work done and an extensive menu, from shakes to salads and sandwiches, so its perfect for that working lunch meeting too.
The Media Lounge, Concorde Tower, Dubai Media City, Dubai, Sun to Thurs 9am to 12am, Fri & Sat 12pm to 12am. Tel: (800) 8653. facebook.com/tmlme
Urban Bistro
This kitsch cafe is popular among Media City dwellers and the health-conscious, for its cool modern vibe, with a grafitti-ed ceiling and mostly-green menu catering for every dietary requirement, including vegan, paleo and gluten-free.
Urban Bistro Cafe, Dubai Media City, Dubai, Sun to Thurs 7.30am to 11pm. Tel: (04) 362 4330. urbanbistro.ae
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