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Top 10 new cafes and restaurants joining Dubai’s culinary scene

PSA: Dubai’s dining scene just got an upgrade with these new cafes and restaurants If you think Dubai’s dining scene is slowing down anytime soon – think again. Just in time for the cooler season, we are yet again being treated to some newbies joining the dining squad. From Melbourne-brewed coffee to London hailing canteen, […]

Top 10 new cafes and restaurants joining Dubai’s culinary scene

If you think Dubai’s dining scene is slowing down anytime soon – think again. Just in time for the cooler season, we are yet again being treated to some newbies joining the dining squad. From Melbourne-brewed coffee to London hailing canteen, here are Dubai’s new cafe and restaurant openings that you need to bookmark soon. This just might be your next casual hangout spot for whenever you’re craving a specialty cup of latte. This chic new minimalistic spot tucked right inside a commercial lobby has already managed to gain a acclamations for the drinks. So when you decide to drop by make sure you try out their mango matcha with some of their fresh Pain Suisse pastries. Where: Al Quoz 1 Contact: @theottimocafe A post shared by AY-VY the Pan-Asian Social Club DXB (@ayvy.dxb) We already know this new gem is bound to be on your list when it opens. Decked in all pink with draping velvet curtains and contrasting darker tones – Ay-Vy would probably also make it on Barbie’s dream list. Due to open in October of this year, Ay-Vy is DIFC’s newest Pan-Asian addition. ALSO READ: Duck & Rice, Cake & Bubbles, Saddle and more are coming to this new DIFC destination A post shared by Puzzle Coffee Dubai (@puzzlecoffeedubai) This Melbourne-born has has official landed in Dubai after much, much anticipation. The renowned specialty coffee brand is known for importing its roasted beans directly from land down under – Australia. Nestled right in front of the tranquil waterfront in Dubai Creek Harbour, the space also specialises in some Aussie-style Turkish eggs, dirty hojicha lattes, and viral edible coffee cups.

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