Dubai’s cafe scene is basically built for your camera roll — from floral ceilings and pastel corners to minimalist, design-led spaces that look straight out of a magazine. Here are 15 Instagrammable cafes in Dubai with aesthetic interiors, each with a quick vibe summary, an Instagrammability star rating, and an estimated price range to help you plan a cafe crawl.
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- Forever Rose Café
- Saya Brasserie
- Sereni-Tea by Tania’s Teahouse
- Shakespeare & Co
- Secret Garden by L’ETO
- The Espresso Lab
- Namelaka
- Boston Lane
- La Nena Coffee
- VIBE Café
- Mazmi Coffee & More
- Love Vibe Café
- Tom & Serg
- The Farm (Al Barari)
- ٪Arabica
1) Forever Rose Café
Iconic for its black-and-white illustrated interior that looks like you stepped into a sketchbook. Everything pops on camera — especially wide shots and outfit pics.
Photo tip: Use portrait mode near the illustrated walls to make the “2D effect” stand out.
2) Saya Brasserie
Pastel pink tones, floral moments, and photogenic plating — this one’s a feed-builder. Great for brunch posts and cute latte shots.
Photo tip: Shoot from above for table spreads; shoot wide to capture the decor.
3) Sereni-Tea by Tania’s Teahouse
Light interiors, playful tea-forward menu, and cute details for soft lifestyle content. Ideal for daytime café dates and reels.
4) Shakespeare & Co
Classic vintage decor, elegant vibe, and cozy corners — great for warm-toned photos and “bookish” café shots.
5) Secret Garden by L’ETO
Floral backgrounds, dreamy styling, and desserts that look like art. Perfect for celebrations, birthday brunches, and content days.
6) The Espresso Lab
Sleek lines, clean design, and specialty coffee vibes. Ideal for editorial-style posts, close-ups, and “clean feed” aesthetics.
7) Namelaka
Bright, sweet-tooth energy — great for pastry close-ups, colorful plates, and fun reels.
8) Boston Lane
Melbourne-style courtyard setting and brunch plates that photograph beautifully. Great for casual “weekend vibe” content.
9) La Nena Coffee
Design-led, artsy, and different. If your vibe is clean-but-creative (with texture + tone), this is a strong content pick.
10) VIBE Café
Fresh, bright, and lively — great for vibrant food photos and casual hangout content.
11) Mazmi Coffee & More
Colorful, cozy, and full of character — perfect for café shots that feel “Dubai heritage meets chill vibes.”
12) Love Vibe Café
Bright, cheerful interiors and photogenic breakfast plates. Great for casual brunch reels and story updates.
13) Tom & Serg
Classic Dubai café culture: big space, industrial style, strong brunch & coffee energy. Great for wide-angle content and table spreads.
14) The Farm (Al Barari)
If your aesthetic is nature, calm, and “soft luxury,” this is the move. Greenery everywhere and beautiful natural light.
15) ٪Arabica
Simple, clean, and instantly recognizable. Perfect for minimal feed aesthetics, coffee close-ups, and “in the city” lifestyle posts.
Final tips for café photos in Dubai
- Go early: You’ll get cleaner backgrounds and less waiting.
- Ask for the “best corner”: Staff usually know the most popular photo spot.
- Mix shots: Do 1 wide interior shot, 1 table spread, and 1 close-up drink/dessert.
- Save locations: Use the map embeds above to plan a cafe crawl by area.
