Summer drinks Dubai: Fr, these are drinks are gonna be our our sip and repeat list all summer long
Summer 2025 called and she just dropped her trending beverages. From strawberry cold foam matchas, to the tiramisu latte, we've rounded up the most aesthetic (and tasty) sips in Dubai.
Matcha Latte with Salted Vanilla foam from Knot Bakehouse
Knot Bakehouse has undoubtedly cracked the chic-girl code. Minimalist and modern, their aesthetic just *gets it.* Iykyk! We go to the cafe for the vibes, so a chic interior serves our Instagram what it needs. The matcha latte with salted vanilla cold foam is a dreamy upgrade from regular matcha. Take our tip: sub the vanilla cold foam for strawberry. Thank us later!
What: Matcha Latte with salted vanilla (or strawberry) foam
Where: Knot Bakehouse, 403 Jumeirah St, Al Athar Street, Jumeirah, Dubai
Iced Tiramisu at Cafe Bateel
Stop playing. We all know that Tiramisu is the ultimate girl dessert. Is it the soft cookies moistened in espresso? Or the rich layer of cream with cocoa powder? It's not too heavy, nor too sweet. One bite transports you to Positano, Italy. Releasing the romantic vacation sitting at the heart of every girl. Crafted with Italian espresso, fresh cream, and served with a savoiardi biscuit, this latte is what dreams are made of. Warning- you may get addicted!
What: Iced Tiramisu
Where: Cafe Bateel, Nakheel Mall, Palm Jumeirah, 1st floor, Dubai
Pink Matcha Latte from Java Dubai
Java Dubai also gets the girlies and is serving the aesthetic! For the Pink Matcha Latte, think matcha latte with strawberry cold foam except in reverse. Pink strawberry milk with matcha cold foam. Not only will Java Dubai keep you crisp and refreshed, it's giving variations on a theme so you can nail down your summer 2025 cooler aesthetic.
What: Pink Matcha Late
Where: Java Dubai, MAS Business Lounge, Garhoud Ares, Dubai
Strawberry and Cream Latte from Kava and Chai
Remember when the strawberries and cream frappuccino went viral at Starbucks? It is a pink dream, giving soft girl vibes. Except, this time there's a twist. Picture this- it's an iced strawberry creme refresher, except with espresso. Adding a shot of espresso to your pink dreams is the vibe we're trying on; a touch of caffeine added to a soft girl moment.
What: Strawberries and Cream Frappuccino
Where: Kava and Chai, Mall of the Emirates, Ground Floor, beside Carrefour Market, Dubai
Iced Chocolate Matcha Pistachio Latte from Starbucks
This latte sounds overcomplicated, but we'll break it down for you. Based on the Dubai Viral Chocolate, it is made with matcha and pistachio syrup, and topped with chocolate cold foam. You may have had enough of the viral Dubai chocolate, and we understand that. But this is worth trying one more time.
What: Iced Chocolate Matcha Pistachio Latte.
Where: Starbucks, Marina Promenade, Dubai Marina Mall, Dubai Marina, Dubai.
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