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Harpers Bazaar Arabia
05-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- Harpers Bazaar Arabia
Best Matcha in Dubai: 16 Cafes That Need To Be on Your Radar
Rapidly gaining in popularity, matcha cafés are embracing the deliciously smooth coffee alternative loved by many around the world… Matcha has been a cult drink flavour in the UAE for a long time, but now the flavour is flowing into chic culinary dishes too, popping up in Matcha cafés and elegant eateries across Dubai. Matcha addicts can now indulge in baked goods such as pancakes, ice cream or brownies – the list is endless. What Are The Benefits? Obtaining its vibrant green colour from the Japanese green tea leaves found in the Camellia sinensis plant, matcha contains profound nutrients like hardworking vitamins and fibres, offering multiple health benefits beyond its on-trend appeal. Matcha powder contains powerful antioxidants such as catechins, which can help prevent cell damage and decrease the risk of some diseases. The beverage also includes a gentle caffeine boost, making it the perfect option to gradually release energy – without those coffee jitters. Here, Bazaar Arabia rounds up some of the most adored matcha lattes in the UAE. Best Matcha in Dubai: 16 Cafes That Need To Be on Your Radar Blu Matcha Café Located in Dubai Marina, this café specialises in all things matcha, with over ten unique flavours to explore. The branch is particularly enthusiastic about the benefits and relaxation properties of matcha – using homegrown matcha made especially for its customers. Location: Dryp Studio, Orra Tower, Dubai Marina Koncrete This Emirati-owned café showcases a spacious, sleek and minimalistic space to unwind. Earlier this year, Koncrete introduced Coco Matcha – an organic and refreshing blend of coconut water, topped with premium creamy matcha. This delicious beverage combines an exciting blend of both tropical and earthy flavours which stem from the matcha powder itself. Location: 787 Jumeirah Street, Dubai Oath Oath boasts a soft and serene atmosphere, making it the perfect place to enjoy a good book and a tasty treat. This gorgeous café embraces all things matcha and experiments with innovative desserts, such as the Matcha Soft Serve. Location: Jumeirah 1, Wud Flowers Bkry With expertise in crafting premium grade matcha – Bkry has truly embraced the creative art of matcha making, having just recently released two new flavours: Strawberry Hibiscus, which boasts strawberry cloud foam and white chocolate meringue, and Blueberry Lavender, which adds a touch of blueberry foam and lavender meringue. Location: Alserkal Avenue, Street 17, Al Quoz, Dubai IYKYK Dubai This spot is a community club with a unique and creative edge. In a Bazaar Arabia exclusive, Villa Aumédan founder Ahmad AlMuhassin discusses the innovative beverages curated specifically for their customers to indulge in, with the 'Matcha with Coconut Milk' being its must-try drink. This stylish café has put a creative spin on Matcha through the launch of their Matchagato – a French vanilla soft serve ice cream topped with hot matcha. Location: Jumeriah 1, Dubai Cult Matcha by TRIO This gorgeous matcha pop-up in partnership with ELEVENiSH is an expansion of the branch TRIO – and delves into all things matcha. The cosy café includes a takeaway menu, an outdoor seating area, and even a drive-through for when you fancy a matcha on the go. The cult favourite beverage is said to be the Strawberry Foam Matcha. Location: Eithad Towers, Abu Dhabi Knot Bake House This chic bakery launched Spring, 2014, and has become a big name in matcha – offering a range of delicious items, from desserts and pastries to classic lattes. The indoor seating area provides a chilled place to sit and socialise with friends or family, with a variety of delicious matcha flavours to try, such as the salted caramel matcha. Location: 403 Jumeirah St, Al Athar Street, Dubai Matcha Union This wellness company founded by Louisa Birkhahn, specialises in premium and ceremonial grade matcha – designed to give you a boost towards a healthier lifestyle, whilst indulging in self-care. Matcha Union incorporates sustainably sourced Japanese matcha for a delightfully smooth and rich finish. Location: The Edit, Warehouse 48, Alserkal Avenue, Dubai Crème With the recent launch of their new Blue Matcha range featuring; Blue Milk matcha, Blue Coconut matcha and Blue Green Matcha – Crème bring a distinctively refreshing approach, truly elevating your matcha experience. Locations: Dar Wasl and The 77 Valley, Dubai Café Kitsuné For an enhanced experience featuring bold and smooth flavours, visit Café Kitsuné. This chic Parisian-inspired café is a great place to unwind, featuring sleek and contemporary interiors. They have recently launched a custom made ceremonial matcha powder, with a selection specially curated beverages to try, including Matcha Bergamot Fizz. Location: The H Residence, Al Safa, Dubai Paus; Paus; Dubai is perfect for those looking to escape the city and have a quiet moment with a refreshing drink in hand. The lush greenery and multistory villa make for a cosy spot to catch up with friends. Their selection of matcha is sourced from entirely organic ingredients, with dynamic flavours such as Green Coco matcha and Pistachio matcha on offer. Location: Al Wasl Rd, Umm Suqeim, Dubai Tania's Teahouse Enjoy a refreshing cup of matcha at the picturesque rebranded Tania's Teahouse. The café features vibrant pastel hues and whimsical patterns which are the perfect backdrop for an Instagrammable snap. They serve a range of drinks with dynamic infusions, such as Minty matcha and Chai matcha. Location: Dubai Hills Estate، Business Park 3, Dubai Pekoe tea & bread bar Indulge in a rich array of matcha drinks at Pekoe tea & bread bar, including their signature mix, The Amazon, an inviting blend of high-grade matcha, milk, and honey. This cosy artisanal bakery is the perfect place to relax while enjoying fresh pastries and a smooth, rich beverage. Location: Alserkal Avenue, Warehouse 59, Dubai More Matcha Matcha enthusiasts will love this sage café serving a myriad of matcha-infused desserts and freshly brewed drinks. Choose from their extensive menu with a special selection of seasonal winter drinks, including cinnamon matcha. Location: DIFC, Gate Avenue Joe & The Juice Globally loved franchise Joe & The Juice is the perfect place to grab a cup of matcha on the go. With delivery options and multiple branches around the city, you can easily order your daily fix of hot or iced matcha hassle-free. Location: The Galleria Mall, Dubai Design District, Mall of the Emirates and others. Nette Enjoy a cup of premium matcha in the luxe and green surroundings of Nette, a French-Japanese restaurant nestled in the picturesque Matcha Club Al Quoz. Their freshly made matcha is the perfect blend of creaminess and bold flavour, accompanied by the scenic beauty of the venue.
National Geographic
21-02-2025
- National Geographic
Where to eat in Dubai
This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). The food scene in Dubai is much like its skyline: ever-changing. Chefs constantly add new flavours to menus that represent the multitude of nationalities that call the emirate home. And while it's known for its opulent fine dining and pull-out-all-the-stops brunches, there are places to suit even more modest budgets, from homely holes-in-the-wall to Michelin Bib Gourmand-recommended restaurants. 1. Wagyu katsu sando, REIF Japanese Kushiyaki Chef Reif Othman's well-priced, artfully presented dishes have earned this relaxed neighbourhood spot a Michelin Bib Gourmand for three years running. And devout carnivores will love the hearty Wagyu katsu sando. Between perfectly toasted slices of milk bread, you'll find Australian Wagyu tenderloin coated with charcoal panko breadcrumbs, deep-fried as you like (or to a recommended medium-rare). Layered with another beef slice, it's smothered in tonkatsu sauce and honey-mustard mayo. 2. Chips Oman Regag, Al Labeeb Grocery The main draw of this small grocery store, on a quiet lane in the Jumeirah neighbourhood, is its regag — a thin, crepe-like flatbread made with a batter of unleavened wheat flour. The magic is in the toppings: order it with eggs, cheese and a drizzle of chilli sauce or mahyawa, a fermented fish sauce. The optional addition of crushed and sprinkled Chips Oman crisps really makes the dish — or you can go for the sweet chocolate filling instead. Served on a paper plate, handed to you through a hatch in the window, it's best eaten right there on the pavement. 3. Kunafa Kheshna Nabulsi, Feras Aldiyafa Sweets Kunafa is a beloved Arabic dessert of molten cheese concealed under shredded filo pastry and drenched in a sugary syrup. Find it fresh and hot in large trays and cut into hefty golden slabs at Feras Aldiyafa Sweets. The dessert varies regionally — Dubai has many different versions, while the Egyptian recipe calls for a base of clotted cream — and here it's the Palestinian style that steals the show. Made with white brined nabulsi cheese, each bite of kunafa kheshna nabulsi is a mix of sweet and savoury, crispy and gooey. 4. Caviar bun, Orfali Bros Run by three Syrian brothers, whose food pays homage to their roots, Orfali Bros is an unpretentious, light-filled bistro with a two-storey open kitchen at its heart. It's won a number of accolades, including its first Michelin star earlier this year. The standout dish is a bite-sized caviar bun; delicate and fluffy as a beignet, it comes filled with sour cream and topped with kaluga caviar. Be sure to save space for dessert, though. The Aleppo pistachio cake is a homage to the brothers' hometown, with cake, mousse and praline all held together by a raspberry compote. 5. Cinnamon roll, Bkry Head chef Kameel Rasyid's experimental approach to baking has gained a strong following, with queues forming for tables at Bkry, in the Alserkal Avenue arts centre, seven days a week. Everything is house-made, including jams and spreads; even the flour is milled on site. Warm, flaky croissants are made with Tanzanian chocolate or caramelised miso paste, but the rye-flour cinnamon rolls are a true highlight, served with a dollop of cream cheese, toasted pecans and a garnish of orange zest. 6. Karuvelvilas, Avatara Fine-dining restaurant Avatara's modern, playful and artistic interpretations of vegetables made it the world's first vegetarian Indian restaurant to earn a Michelin star. The set menu takes diners on a culinary journey across India via local, seasonal produce — and the karuvelvilas (bitter gourd) is the dish to try. The humble vegetable is rarely seen on restaurant menus, and here it's been elevated by roasting with ghee and serving with mango gelato and crispy latticed rice and lentil dosa. Food by National Geographic Traveller (UK). To subscribe to National Geographic Traveller (UK) magazine click Published in Issue 26 (winter 2024) of(UK).To subscribe to(UK) magazine click here . (Available in select countries only).
