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24-03-2025
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23 gorgeous cafes to have the perfect girly dates in Dubai
Girls just wanna have fun (in cafes in Dubai)… Cyndi Lauper knew. She knew us well. Dressing to the nines and chit-chatting away the time with your gal pals in cafes in Dubai is a vital part of the hot girl summer experience. Well, here, it may not be summer just yet, but there is indeed no dearth of gorgeous, gorgeous cafes in Dubai to stage your girly dates. You have all the tools, now go forth and live your best life. Here are 23 beautiful cafes in Dubai. The Good Moon The Good Moon is a brand new addition to Al Wasl's collection of cafes in Dubai, and is a tranquil oasis serving up an all-day menu, specialty coffee and matcha, and food you'll keep coming back for. Everything is white and cream and beige – rust red chairs and a buttery, glowing 3D fixture of a moon offer a visual break. It's a pleasant deception, with both aesthetics and worthwhile fare. The Good Moon, Al Wasl Road, Jumeirah, daily, 5pm to 2am, Tel: (0) 4 266 8733, @thegoodmoondxb Lune Lounge As minimalist as it gets, Lune Lounge is a stunning stone space that will transport you into a zone of calm and serenity. The all-white cafe has the perfect vantage point for a gorgeous view of the Burj Khalifa and even has a terrace for you to enjoy this glorious weather that's come upon us. Lune Lounge, Al Wasl Road, Dubai, daily, 3pm to 2am, Tel: (0) 4 223 9544, @lunedubai bkry You can't have missed the fame of this Alserkal Avenue spot – bkry is a baking and non-alcoholic cocktail lover's dream. From gorgeous croissants to a fully-fledged menu – with incredible mixed drinks to enjoy, bkry is your new home for watching bakers work away at their craft while you enjoy the minimalist vibes. Everything is sourced locally, and the flour is even made in the bakery itself, so you know you're getting it good and fresh. bkry, Alserkal Avenue, Al Quoz, open 8am to 10pm daily, @ Milk Bakery Pastries, pastries and more pastries – this is the ethos of Milk Bakery and we're not complaining. Located in Wasl 51, this spot is uber popular, serving up amazing sweet treats, coffees, smoothies and more. It's got that typical Dubai-esque barebones look, so the aesthetics are there. They also have sourdough and breakfast foods, so all your dates are sorted. Milk Bakery, Wasl 51, daily, 9am to 2am, Tel: (0) 4 344 5444, @ Sleek, chic and utterly classy Flamingo Room located in Jumeirah Al Naseem is the perfect spot to head to if you're after a beautiful venue that serves up delicious dishes. One of the best parts? They're licensed, which turns your breakfast into a champagne and orange juice kind of affair. Flamingo Room, Jumeirah Al Naseem, open daily, Mon to Sun 12pm to 4pm and 6.30pm to 1am, Tel: (0) 4 244 7278, @flamingoroomae Namelaka Hidden in Dubai Hills Mall, this originally Ukranian cafe is the gorgeously pink cafe Namelaka. Serving up pretty and pink interiors alongside deliciously decadent cakes and pretty in pink drinks. But don't worry because they also offer up an extensive menu of breakfast items and more. Namelaka, Dubai Hills Mall, near Entrance 4, @ Tania's She's back! And now also serving up alcohol – tea-quila anyone? Tania's (not just a teahouse) has officially opened her doors again this time the Dubai Hills outpost is a little bit more muted. Still serving pink, teas, and delicious food, you can head over and enjoy the same Instagrammable and wonderful experience but with a kick. Tania's, Dubai Hills Estate, Business Park 3, open 8am to 11pm, @taniasteahouse Bounty Beets Something is always happening at this girly Instagrammers paradise. There are daily breakfast deals, as well as a healthy ladies' night, and a mid-week happy hour that gets you two-for-one on healthy cocktails. Bonus: There's a lush terrace in the garden where you can bring along your four-legged friends. Bounty Beets, Le Meridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina – Dubai, 8am to 7pm daily. Tel: (04) 511 7373 , Brunch and Cake Beautiful interiors, picturesque views and a tasty menu of all-day eats – all this at Brunch and Cake. There are now three branches in Dubai: The Pointe, Al Wasl and Jumeirah Park, all of which boast that signature decor and a menu of dishes that include the Breakkie pizza, pulled beef benny and Nutella French toast. Brunch and Cake, Wasl 51; The Pointe; and Jumeirah Park, opening times vary. Tel: ( 800) 4726362, 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 ingredient-packed toasties for that warm fuzzy tummy feeling. There's an opportunity to shop too, as the cafe doubles up as a boutique. Boston Lane Cafe, 25 4 B Street, Al Quoz, Dubai, 8am to 7pm, Tel: (0)5 4 449 2131, La Nena Looking for somewhere to get your caffeine fix this weekend? You may have already seen this stunning café on your Instagram feed… Tucked away in Al Quoz, La Nena is a Spanish café and concept store, with coffee, delectable snacks, and gorgeous homeware pieces to buy such as cups, plates, and candles. What's more? It's dog-friendly so bring along your four-legged friends! La Nena, Al Marabea St, Al Quoz Industrial Area 1, Dubai. Tuesday to Sunday, 7am to 6pm, @lenenacoffee Comptoir 102 This stunning location has the perfect combination – cool brands and labels curated within the concept store and an organic cafe on site. The ethos is all about healthy, nourishing dishes that are packed with nutrition, and as such the plant-based menu changes daily according to what's available and in season. Shop all morning and relax all afternoon. It's perfect. Comptoir 102, 102 Beach Rd, Jumeirah 1, 8am to 8pm daily. Tel: ( 04) 385 4555 , EL&N Head to this pretty cafe for a late-morning breakfast with the girls and enjoy everything that EL&N has to offer. Their breakfast menu is endless, with sweet and savoury options as well as their famously beautiful and, like the rest of the cafe, very Instagram-worthy beverages. It's a think pink haven through and through. EL&N, Gate Village, DIFC, open daily from 9am to midnight, Tel: (0)4 770 0222, @elan_cafe Forever Rose Forever Rose is a 2D-everything hotspot at Boxpark. The entirety of the cafe – from the exterior to the tables, chairs and plates – is done in 2D monochrome styling. Even the air conditioning vents look like they belong. At the cafe, you can find an array of delectable delicacies and meals – and like everything else in the cafe, they look amazing. Forever Rose Cafe, Al Wasl Road, Boxpark, Jumeirah, 8am to 12am Mon to Thurs, 8am to 1am Fri to Sun, Tel: ( 04) 548 4210, @foreverrosecafe L'Occitane Café Not only is the French beauty brand's stunning spot perfect for a sweet treat for two from the patisserie, it also offers the most in cafes in Dubai for the skincare enthusiast. Treat yourself to a complimentary facial or hand massage and discover the store's latest skincare launches while tucking into French favourites such as crepes, French onion soup, steak frites, and French pizza. L'Occitane Café, City Walk, daily, 9am to 11.30pm. Tel: (0) 4 346 1825, @loccitanecaf Saya Brasserie Saya Brasserie is every Instagrammer's dream, with plush pink-paradise interiors and a picture-perfect setting. Flowers and plants adorn every part of the space, from the walls to the tables and even the light shades. Pull up one of the baby pink shell-shaped chairs grouped around white tables, and settle in. There are also cool iced drinks served in metallic-tinted glasses and speciality coffees served in cute milk jars with a helping of baked brownies. Saya Brasserie is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and, as well as the original cafe in City Walk, there's also an outpost at The Pointe, Palm Jumeirah and a pop-up at Nakheel Mall. Saya Brasserie, across various locations, @ XVA Café This cafe serves up exquisite vegetarian and vegan food, featuring a full menu of plant-based main courses, salads, soups and desserts. The interiors of XVA Café reflect the place it's housed in – the XVA Art Hotel. Spread across three shaded courtyards, it speaks to the café romantic's heart, and what's not to like about Middle Eastern-inspired grub. XVA Café, XVA Art Hotel, Al Fahidi, daily 7am to 9pm, Tel: (0)4 353 5383, Eugène Eugène This gorgeous greenhouse inspired brasserie is not quite a cafe, but it is beautiful indeed. Located in Kempinski, Mall of the Emirates, it features all-glass walls, ceiling and foliage for days, drawing inspiration from market halls and clean, green spaces. If you and your gal pals like French fare, you need to visit here. Eugène Eugène, Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates, Al Barsha, daily 12pm to 11.30pm, Tel: (0)4 379 8963, @eugeneeugenedubai Love Vibe Cafe We love a female-owned business, especially one that appreciates the need for healthy food that tastes as good as it looks. This is the ultimate place for you to kick back and hang with your favourite gal pals, all pink and pretty, and highly Instagram worthy. Vibe Cafe, Gate Avenue, DIFC, open Mon to Sun 8am to 10pm, Tel: (800) 8423, @vibeuae La Petite Ani At the helm of La Petite Ani, you will find the mastermind chef Izu. Little sister to La Maison Ani by Chef Izu, this cafe in DIFC is a tastefully pink cafe that sings all things Barbie. La Petite Ani, Gate Avenue, DIFC, daily, 9am to 10pm, Tel: (0)4 52 176 7013, @lapetiteanibychefizu Coffee and Roses This stunning cafe is draped in gorgeous pink roses – also very Instagram worthy. They serve delicious coffee all sorts of cafe and dinner fare. Pasta, pizza, pastry – it's all there. Coffee and Roses, B1 Mall, Al Barsha daily, 9am to 12am, Tel: (0) 4 240 0014, @ Café Society This chic spot in Dubai Marina not only is stunning, with velvet elements and plush seating, but also offers a 50 per cent discount to ladies on Mondays on the entire menu. Catching up with the gang and paying less? Sounds lime a win to us. Café Society, Dubai Marina, daily, 9am to 11pm, Tel: (0) 4 318 377, @cafesocietydxb To The Moon and Back This quirky hidden café is a female-owned homegrown gem among the cafes in Dubai. The Emirati entrepreneur was inspired by the cool coffee culture in Melbourne and the beans are sourced from a Melbourne-based roastery called Five Senses. Just a short walk away from the beach, the cafe has a courtyard with a water fountain and birds chirping – pure bliss. To the Moon and Back, Al Athar Street, Dubai, daily, 8am to 3pm, 7pm to 2am, @ Images: Supplied
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06-03-2025
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Review: There's more to The Good Moon than meets the eye
This is not one of your typical brand of Jumeirah cafes… We all know those cafes – situated somewhere along a street in the various corners and quarters of Jumeirah. Soft, yellow lighting emanating from under ledges and crevices, slaty, concrete coffee bars, warm pastries in the displays lending the only real colour in the entire space, the stamp of minimalism. Ambiance The Good Moon presents as one of those establishments. It sits on a strip of road in Jumeirah that leads down to Box Park, a short, boxy, white building with that same stamp of minimalism all over it's facade, and as you'll see eventually, on the inside. Everything is white and cream and beige – rust red chairs and a buttery, glowing 3D fixture of a moon offer a visual break. The occasional spot of greenery punctuates the corners and as you walk in, you'll find yourself catching your reflection from several angles, inside and outside, in mirrors of every shape and size. It's all very aesthetically pleasing, very Instagram-friendly. Food You'd expect to order a coffee and a croissant and call it a day, but The Good Moon is actually an all-day diner, with an extensive menu of starters, salads, mains, pizza and dessert. Of course, the specialty coffee and matcha are at the start and finish of the experience – our personal favourite is the strawberry matcha cloud (Dhs48), an apparent bestseller and for all the right reasons. Perhaps the most palatable rendition of matcha I've had in Dubai, it comes topped with a layer of frothy, sweet strawberry milk that you can stir in and hear the strangely gratifying clink of floating ice cubes. Perfect for upcoming summer days. We start with crispy prawns on toast (Dhs60), lobster mini tacos (Dhs85) and the burrata salad (Dhs65). The prawns on toast are heavy salty, buttery and a delicious milk bread that melts in your mouth. The mini tacos combine flavours and textures artfully, with crunch from the shell, salt and cream from the lobster and a kick of spice and citrus form the yuzu ponzu mayo and the ceremonial wedge of lime you're given to squeeze over top. One bite, one-and-done. The burrata is bright, light and fresh, also great for summer days, with grated frozen tomato and charred slices of figs. The watermelon salsa and balsamic dressing add punchy flavours to the dense, smooth cheese and topped with the fruits, it's summer in a bite. Very refreshing. For the mains, we have the chicken burger (Dhs75), a mammoth of a sandwich with crispy fried chicken sandwiched between two potato buns and slathered with spicy chilly mayo. It's standard, it's safe, it's good – you can't go wrong with it – and so is the truffle mushroom rigatoni (Dhs75), a Dubai-menu staple fragrant with strong truffle and covered in cheese. These are comfort classics sure to please anyone. The lobster roll is a highlight, with the profile a combination of the prawns on toast and the tacos. Also salty and with hints of lemon and chives, it's a hearty plate. Another winner is the musakhan pizza (Dhs75), an interesting vessel for the Arabian favourite. The base is sourdough, wood-fired, topped with shredded bits of chicken, lemon yogurt sauce, balsamic reduction, nuts and crispy onion – packed with flavour. We end with date pudding (Dhs45) and churros (Dhs42), of which the churros, essentially an ice cream sandwich, is the winner. As you go through the layers, you encounter the warmth of cinnamon and the nutty depth of the sesame ice cream. What's On Verdict: The Good Moon is a pleasant deception, with both aesthetics and worthwhile fare. The Good Moon, Al Wasl Road, Jumeirah, daily, 5pm to 2am, Tel: (0) 4 266 8733, @thegoodmoondxb Images: Supplied
