Specialty coffee
in the UAE.
Specialty coffee in the UAE is concentrated: Dubai accounts for 64% of the 197 cafés on Roasters.
How the UAE compares
A top-five country in the Middle East: #2 out of 12, holding 31% of the regional listings. Worldwide it ranks #28 of 126 countries, with <1% of all cafés on Roasters. The nearest countries by café count are Ukraine, with 224, and South Korea, with 189.
City distributionCities in the UAE by size
The map is top-heavy: Dubai alone has 64% of all cafés, the top three 89%. 5 of the 5 cities list at least three cafés; the median is 15.
- 100+ cafés 1 city
- 30–99 cafés 1 city
- 10–29 cafés 2 cities
- 3–9 cafés 1 city
2 cities in the UAE have themed guides, 16 in total.
Where to drink in the UAE
See all 197 cafés in the UAE
on Roasters.
Plan a trip city by city, save the cafés you want to visit, and follow what the community adds. Free on iOS and Android.
About specialty coffee in the UAE
How many specialty coffee shops are there in the UAE?
Roasters lists 197 cafés and roasters in the UAE, across 5 cities. The community adds new ones every week.
Which cities in the UAE have the best coffee scenes?
By café count: Dubai (126), Abu Dhabi (34) and Jeddah (15). The full list is below.
How does the UAE compare with the rest of the Middle East?
It ranks #2 of 12 countries in the Middle East and holds 31% of the region’s specialty cafés on Roasters.
Can I add a café that is missing?
Yes. Submit it from the app; it goes live after review.
Does the Roasters app cost anything?
The app and full map are free on iOS and Android. Pro is an optional upgrade.
