Joanna James
The first thing that springs to mind when you hear Dubai is its opulent shopping malls and grand architecture. However, the city is also home to some of the most tasteful cafes you could ever visit.
Few know that Dubai houses the first Harper's Bazaar Café. The café borrows inspiration for its design from the fashion magazine to deliver a design that perfectly blends the modern architecture of Dubai with the modern fashion rampant in the city. Situated in the trendy Design District, the café is encased by design shops that showcase the latest in the fashion industry.
Frequented by most of the foodies in the city, a visit to the Culinary Boutique will show you why it is so highly rated. The place does not only serve food, but it also educates people on the art of cooking thanks to the culinary school they have. The Culinary Boutique has a minimalistic interior decoration that makes it ideal for simple hangouts as well as formal meetings. This is a very dynamic place.
If you are in the mood for great shopping and even better coffee, look no further than The Brass. They serve rare, freshly roasted coffee and are located in City Walk, one of the most affluent areas in the city. What sets The Brass apart is their unique menu which flawlessly fuses together the Eastern and the Western side of the world to deliver an expansive set of items. Furthermore, the brass pots and trays invoke memories of different cultures to give a unique setting to a customer. The Brass is located on Al Safa Street and is close to hotels such as the Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort that houses many more of the restaurants in Palm Jumeirah.
Located inside the Dubai Mall, Parker's is an excellent place to gain some respite after a long day of traversing the enormous mall. Parker's is unique due to their invite only entrance manner. One can only access Parker's if they possess the golden key that serves as the entry card. The keys are hidden in multiple areas of the city and it depends on the café's announcement. This means you are treated to delicious meals with the privacy and exclusivity that everyone desires.
A stone throws away from Kite Beach, you are offered a sublime coastline experience at The Hamptons Café. As the name implies, the café has a setting that is reminiscent of the Hamptons. If you are in the mood to watch the sun set as you sip on your favorite coffee, this is just the place to be at!
With a history that dates all the way to 1707, this British tea house is one of the classiest institutions in the city. Again, situated inside the sprawling Dubai Mall, it offers easy access to the throngs of shops inside the wall while presenting a dazzling view of the towering Burj Khalifa.
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A travel writer who has a passion for fashion and a deep interest in admiring new and exotic attractions around the world.
