Explore nine cafés on Palm Jumeirah worth visiting — and returning to.
Palm Jumeirah is best known for its high-gloss hotels and spectacular shoreline, but away from the resorts, a more grounded, forward-thinking coffee scene has quietly taken shape. Scattered across the island — from West Beach to the Golden Mile — are cafés that deliver far more than flat whites and photo opportunities. Some are polished and primed for long brunches; others are pared-back spaces designed for true coffee purists. Here’s a closer look at some of the best cafés on Palm Jumeirah.
Ella’s Eatery
Dress up or dress down, bring your dog or your laptop — Ella’s Eatery at Palm Views East fits whatever version of the day you’re having. This pet-friendly Palm Jumeirah café overlooks the marina and serves a stellar six-plate breakfast brunch, paired with coffee by local roasters Café Rider. With its open terrace, laid-back service and quietly polished atmosphere, breakfast meetings slip easily into lazy lunches, all against the backdrop of the Palm. As the sun sets, Ella’s transforms into a buzzing social hive, with a refined happy hour and an excellent pasta and wine menu.
RISEN Dubai
RISEN is a world away from the usual café crowd, with a prime spot on West Beach. Known for its freshly baked breads, homemade pastries and specialty coffee, it’s a homegrown concept with a focus on craft over flash. Expect generous breakfasts, light, organic interiors, and, of course, seriously good coffee culture. This beachfront café has collected a handful of local awards over the years, and it’s easy to see why: the pastries could hold their own in Paris, and the atmosphere is quietly composed — a rare find on the polished, high-energy shoreline of Palm Jumeirah.
Jones the Grocer
Since launching in the UAE in 2009, Australian-born Jones the Grocer has built a loyal following across the Emirates. The West Beach café brings an easygoing blend of gourmet food and casual sophistication to the Palm, set against a breezy beachfront backdrop that feels made for long weekends. Specialty coffee sits alongside wood-fired pizzas with blistered crusts, a boutique cheese room, and a retail wall stocked with hard-to-find culinary goods. Beyond breakfast and brunch, it’s known for its active wellness mornings on the beach deck, and its famously giant ‘no-judgement’ Aperol spritz.
Mokha 1450 Coffee Lounge
Tucked into Golden Mile Galleria, Mokha 1450 is built for coffee purists. The menu centres on single-origin Yemeni and Ethiopian beans, small-batch roasts, and traditional brewing methods treated with near-reverence. The space itself is understated, almost monastic in its calm, letting the coffee take centre stage. Ethical sourcing is at the heart of this Palm Jumeirah café, with a direct trade model that empowers female-owned farms and communities in Yemen, Guatemala, and beyond. Whether you’re after a slow, ceremonious pour-over or an expertly pulled espresso, Mokha 1450 feels less like a café and more like an homage to the craft itself.
Revo at Anantara
Set within the five-star Anantara The Palm, Revo Café is just the place for early-risers, remote workers and friendly catchups. Health-conscious without compromising on taste, the menu is filled with colourful explosions of wholefoods, from Moringa Benedict to cherry chocolate oats. Within, the mood is laid-back and uplifting with colourful, contemporary interiors and a glorious sunlit terrace looking out towards the Gulf. Later in the day, Revo shifts into an idyllic sundowner spot, with a casual happy hour serving botanical cocktails, bubbles and light bites.
% ARABICA
Meticulous and instantly recognisable, % Arabica originated in Kyoto and has since become a global reference point for coffee aficionados. Premised on the idea of ‘seeing the world through coffee’, this Nakheel Mall café is a favoured haunt for those seeking single-origin pours, rare blends, and precision-driven espresso. The pared-back interiors channel Japanese minimalism, led by a team of expert baristas who treat coffee as an art form (be sure to check the latte art beneath the lid). There’s no brunch menu, no long tables for lingering — just clean design, excellent coffee, and the quiet assurance of a brand that knows exactly what it’s doing.
L’ETO
L’ETO brings a more European café culture to Nakheel Mall. Known for its show-stopping patisserie displays, unique salads and indulgent all-day brunches, this upscale Palm Jumeirah café has come a long way from its original outpost on the rainy streets of London’s Soho district. Menu highlights include the Full Italian Stracciatella Breakfast, a rich paprika-infused shakshuka, and house-smoked beef brisket. Bright, polished and always busy, L’ETO is a reliable stop for long coffee dates, celebratory lunches, and — inevitably — a slice of something sweet.
The Lime Tree Cafe
Something of a Dubai institution, The Lime Tree Café is one of the city’s most celebrated homegrown brands, founded in Jumeirah in 2001. Located in Golden Mile Galleria, the cafe keeps the focus on simple, honest food: fresh salads, famously thick sandwiches, and a daily selection of homemade cakes (the carrot cake is a particular standout). The aesthetic is deliberately casual — more about catching up over a hearty breakfast than curating Instagram shots — but the quality is reliably excellent. While the café is more rustic than the likes of L’ETO or Mokha 1450, it draws a loyal crowd who come back for the same comforting food and coffee, time and again.
Bakerist
If you’re looking for a croissant that’s quite literally bigger than your head, served with coffee in a mug you could almost bathe in, look no further than Bakerist on Palm Jumeirah’s Golden Mile. While this local café knows how to speak the language of the social media generation with its viral, oversized offerings, beyond the novelty lies real quality. True to its motto, ‘in bread we trust’, the bakehouse serves a delectable selection of sweet and savoury goods, from slow-fermented rye sourdough (Borodinsky bread) to buttery, berry-filled croissants. A handful of simple, well-made breakfast plates rounds out the menu. The setting is ambient, the portions generous, and the baking — viral or not — is some of the best in the city.
