10 Affordable Cafés in Dubai: Prices, Hours and Menus
Guide · Published 12 October 2026 · Updated 13 October 2026
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A good coffee stop in Dubai does not have to cost much, but finding clear prices can take some digging. This guide brings together ten cafés in the city, ranked by our method, with the menus, opening hours, locations and contact details each one states. Where a café publishes prices, we quote them in the currency given; where it does not, we say nothing about cost. Cafés in the city range from specialty coffee bars to karak counters and all-day kitchens. NearbyWise has not visited these places, so there are no taste notes here, and it is worth confirming details directly before you go.
1. Roast Speciality Coffee, Marina
Roast Speciality Coffee in Dubai Marina lists karak chai at AED 14 and a flat white at AED 20. Its menu covers specialty coffee, karak chai, breakfast and desi street food. Signature drinks include an Iced Spanish Latte and an Iced Dubai Chocolate Latte with pistachio cream, kataifi crunch and espresso. Karak flasks start from AED 40 and breakfast from AED 45 per head. It opens daily from 7 AM to 1 AM.
| Price range | Karak chai AED 14 |
| Price range | Flat white AED 20 |
| Signature dishes | Iced Spanish Latte |
| Cuisine | Specialty coffee and brunch |
- Address: Dubai Marina, Dubai
- Hours: Daily 7 AM – 1 AM; Daily 7 AM to 1 AM
- Phone: 050 502 5854
- Website: roastdubai.com
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2. Breaking Bread Dubai
Breaking Bread is in MAG 218 Tower, Dubai Marina, and describes its prices as affordable. The menu includes flatbreads, salads, sandwiches, coffee, tea, frappuccinos, mocktails, smoothies and milkshakes. Signature items are its flatbreads. It opens Monday to Sunday from 07:00 to 23:00. Cryptocurrency payments are accepted. Its listed phone number is +971 4 553 9882.
| Price range | Affordable price |
| Signature dishes | Sandwiches and salads |
| Cuisine | Healthy food and juices |
- Address: MAG 218 Tower, Dubai Marina, Dubai
- Hours: Monday to Sunday: 07:00 - 23:00
- Phone: +971 4 553 9882
- Website: breakingbread-dubai.com
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3. Project Chaiwala
Project Chaiwala is at Warehouse 68, Alserkal Avenue, and lists prices from Dhs. 22.00. Its focus is chai, served alongside Indian street food. Loose chai blends include Karak Aslee, Molten Karak, Mystic Masala and Arbab Suleimani. There is also iced chai, brewed strong and poured over ice with milk. It opens every day from 1 PM to 9 PM.
| Price range | From Dhs. 22.00 |
| Signature dishes | Loose Chai Blends KARAK ASLEE |
| Cuisine | Indian street food |
- Address: Alserkal Avenue, Warehouse 68, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Hours: Everyday 1 PM to 9 PM
- Phone: 04 223 1139 (from Google)
- Website: projectchaiwala.com
4. Alchemy Coffee
Alchemy Coffee has a speciality coffee menu that includes Chemex and macchiatos. A Chemex is a pour-over method in which hot water is poured slowly through ground coffee held in a paper filter. Platters are listed at AED 159 each. Reservations and pre-orders are accepted with half the payment made in advance. Its listed phone number is 04 344 2466.
| Price range | AED 159 per platter |
| Signature dishes | Speciality Coffee menu including chemex and macchiatos |
| How to book | Reservations and pre-orders accepted with half advance payment |
- Address: Al Wasl Rd - Jumeirah 2 - Jumeirah - Dubai (from Google)
- Hours: Mon–Thu 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM; Fri–Sat 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM; Sun 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM (from Google)
- Phone: 04 344 2466
- Website: alchemydubai.com
5. baran restaurant and cafe
Baran Restaurant and Cafe serves Iranian and Persian food and lists prices from د.إ57.00 to د.إ114.00. Dishes include Ghorme Sabzi, a herb stew served with rice, Khoresht-e-Fesenjan, a walnut and pomegranate stew with meat, and Zereshk Polo ba Morgh, saffron rice with barberries and chicken. It states that it uses halal-certified meat. Listed hours run from 9:00 AM to 6:00 AM. Groups of seven or more can book by phone or email.
| Price range | د.إ57.00 through د.إ114.00 |
| Signature dishes | Grill combos |
| Cuisine | Iranian and Persian |
| How to book | Phone and email for groups of 7 or more |
| Halal status | Uses halal-certified meat |
- Address: 17th St - Riggat Al Buteen - Dubai (from Google)
- Hours: 9:00 AM – 6:00 AM, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 12:00 PM – 6:00 AM
- Phone: +971 50 966 3865
- Website: barancafeuae.com
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6. Roasters Specialty Coffee House Dubai Mall
Roasters Specialty Coffee House is on the first floor of Dubai Mall, next to the Aquarium. It focuses on specialty coffee. Specialty coffee generally refers to beans sourced and roasted with close attention to origin and quality grading. It opens Sunday to Thursday from 10am to 12am, and Friday to Saturday from 10am to 1am. Its listed phone number is +971 58 511 4777.
| Signature dishes | specialty coffee |
| Cuisine | Specialty coffee |
- Address: Dubai mall 1st floor, next to the Aquarium
- Hours: Sunday–Thursday: 10am–12am, Friday–Saturday: 10am–1am
- Phone: +971 58 511 4777
- Website: roasterscoffee.ae
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7. Risen Café and Artisanal Bakery, Waterfront
Risen Café and Artisanal Bakery is on the ground floor of The First Collection at Waterfront, Marasi Drive, Business Bay. It serves locally roasted Arabic and international coffee blends and specialty tea. Breads include sourdough, rye, ciabatta, brioche, focaccia, and vegan and low-GI options. Set menus include Flaky Morning Favorites, 48 pieces for AED 249.00. Its listed phone number is +971 4 542 6621.
| Signature dishes | Artisanal breads including sourdough, rye, ciabatta, brioche, focaccia, vegan and low-GI options |
| Cuisine | Café-style food, pastries, and artisanal bakery items including breakfast and brunch |
| Set menu | RISEN CANAPÉ PACKAGE Set of 72 Pieces for AED 449.00 |
- Address: Ground floor, The First Collection at Waterfront, Marasi Drive, Business Bay
- Hours: Mon–Sun 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM (from Google)
- Phone: +971 4 542 6621
- Website: risendubai.com
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8. Caju Coffee House
Caju Coffee House is at Al Manzil, GF-801, Yansoon, Downtown Dubai. The menu covers specialty coffee, mocktails, smoothies and globally inspired food. Mocktails are non-alcoholic mixed drinks, often chosen as an alternative to coffee later in the day. It opens daily from 7am to 10pm. Smoothies and handcrafted mocktails are listed among its signature drinks.
| Signature dishes | Specialty coffees, handcrafted mocktails, vibrant smoothies |
| Cuisine | Specialty coffee, mocktails, smoothies, globally inspired food |
- Address: Caju Cafe, Al Manzil - GF-801 - Downtown Dubai - Yansoon - Dubai
- Hours: Daily 7:00am - 10:00pm; Daily 7am - 10pm
- Phone: 04 575 2710 (from Google)
- Website: caju.ae
9. L'ETO
L'ETO is in Dubai Mall, 3 Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard. It serves international cuisine, with salads, mains, coffee and desserts on the menu. Its listed phone number is +971 4 345 2211. If you only want a coffee rather than a full meal, it can help to look over the menu before you sit down, since cafés that also serve mains often price drinks and food separately.
| Signature dishes | Salads, mains, coffee and desserts |
| Cuisine | International |
- Address: Dubai Mall, 3 Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard, Dubai
- Hours: Mon–Thu 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM; Fri–Sun 9:00 AM – 1:00 AM (from Google)
- Phone: +971 4 345 2211
- Website: letocaffe.com
10. MINT - Dubai Mall
MINT is on the second floor of The Dubai Mall, Financial Center Street. It lists freshly roasted coffee alongside homemade fermented lemonades, mocktails, teas, kombuchas and smoothies. Food covers modern Italian and Mediterranean cuisine, gourmet burgers and desserts. It opens Monday to Thursday from 9:00 AM to 12:00 AM and Friday to Sunday from 9:00 AM to 1:00 AM.
| Signature dishes | Freshly roasted coffee and signature drinks |
| Cuisine | Modern Italian and Mediterranean cuisine, gourmet burgers, desserts |
- Address: The Dubai Mall – 2nd floor, Financial Center Street
- Hours: Monday - Thursday 9:00 AM - 12:00 AM, Friday - Sunday 9:00 AM - 01:00 AM; Monday to Thursday 9:00 AM - 12:00 AM, Friday to Sunday 9:00 AM - 1:00 AM
- Phone: 04 338 0839 (from Google)
- Website: mintconcept.ae
Frequently asked questions
How much does a coffee or chai cost at these Dubai cafés?
Roast Speciality Coffee lists karak chai at AED 14 and a flat white at AED 20. Project Chaiwala lists prices from Dhs. 22.00. Several other cafés in this guide do not publish drink prices, so check the menu when you arrive.
Which cafés stay open late?
Roast Speciality Coffee in Dubai Marina opens daily from 7 AM to 1 AM. Roasters Specialty Coffee House opens until 1am on Friday and Saturday. MINT at The Dubai Mall opens until 1:00 AM from Friday to Sunday.
Are any of these cafés halal?
Baran Restaurant and Cafe states that it uses halal-certified meat. The other cafés in this guide do not state their halal status in our information, so ask them directly.
Can I book a table or pre-order?
Alchemy Coffee accepts reservations and pre-orders with half the payment made in advance. Baran Restaurant and Cafe takes bookings by phone and email for groups of seven or more.
How we chose these businesses
We ranked every business in our cafés listings that publishes the relevant details on its own website. The ranking combines the business's Google rating, adjusted for how many reviews it has, how many of the facts this guide needs the business publishes, and how recently we checked them. Every price and detail listed here comes from the business's own website. We don't review or rate businesses ourselves, and no business paid to be included. Prices and menus change, so confirm with the business before you go or book. How we rank · Report a correction
Facts last checked against each business's website on 10 October 2026.