The ultimate guide for the best iced coffee spots in Dubai for your morning caffeine run
by Team Emirates Woman
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'This is a jumbo-coffee morning. I need coffee in an IV.' — Lorelai Gilmore
This quote resonates with people who work 9-5 on most mornings. How else is one supposed to get through the eight hours of a work day? With a morning shot of caffeine, that's how.
With the UAE weather making it almost impossible to enjoy a hot cappucino or americano in the AM, it's iced-coffee-to-the-rescue season. Plus, it almost feels like a treat you're buying for yourself as a reward for adulting in this prickly heat.
When it comes to iced coffees, not every place can make the cut. It has to be the perfect decoction of the espresso shot, milk of choice, ice and flavouring — no element can overpower the other. Coffee lovers will agree.
After trying and testing a couple of popular joints in Dubai, we've curated a list of the best iced coffee spots that you can pit stop at before head to work. Some elements we looked at while curating this list was checking the quality of the espresso used, the ice to coffee ratio, the value for price, and of course, how cute does the delivery cup look. Olab Coffee Shope
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Where: The Walk, JBR and Motor City
What to try: Iced Salted Caramel Latte The Grey
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Where: Al Wasl – Al Safa 1 – Dubai
What to try: Espresso Caipirinha Cavo Espresso bar
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Where: Al beteel street – Umm Suqeim – Umm Suqeim 2
What to try: Ice Honey Latte Awaken Cafe
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Where: Al Wasl Rd – Umm Suqeim – Umm Suqeim 2
What to try: Awaknish Drvn Coffee
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Where: Bluewaters
What to try: Spanish Latte Alchemy Coffee
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Where: Al Wasl Road, Opposite To Dar Wasl Mall
What to try: Cold Brew Parka Coffee
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Where: Town Square – Al Qudra Rd
What to try: Tiramisu Latte Two Neighbors
Where: Madinat Badr – Muhaisnah 3
What to try: Iced Irish Cream Latte – For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and Instagram
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