Specialty Coffee To Korean BBQ: 7 Hidden Gems To Check Out In Dubai
Earthy decor, aesthetically pleasing plating and consciously sourced food - New Earth Cafe offers plant-based food and beverages you would not want to miss out on. This quaint little cafe is located in Al-Barari, and the menu focuses on spiritual fulfillment and a healthier perspective towards life as much as it does on delicious food. Perfect for a superfood latte stopover after an early morning run.
With Dubai¡¯s exploding food scene, it is safe to say it would be impossible to ever try out all of its amazing restaurants and cafes. It¡¯s obvious that some exceptional food joints end up remaining as hidden gems in the city. So, we¡¯ve compiled a list of places you cannot miss out on, that are yet to be discovered on the gram and everywhere else.
1. New Earth Cafe
Earthy decor, aesthetically pleasing plating and consciously sourced food - New Earth Cafe offers plant-based food and beverages you would not want to miss out on. This quaint little cafe is located in Al-Barari, and the menu focuses on spiritual fulfillment and a healthier perspective towards life as much as it does on delicious food. Perfect for a superfood latte stopover after an early morning run.
2. Hoe Lee Kow
Love Korean BBQ? Head over to chef Reif Othman¡¯s latest Korean restaurant, Hoe Lee Kow, in Dubai Hills Business Park. A quirky take on Korean cuisine, this place is perfect to spam your gram with. The ambience screams all things Korean - think traditional masks, clothing, and decorative fans. Diners can dig into sumptuous Korean treats like Jeju scallops, corn croquettes, and the grilled ori gogi ¨C a star dish with Irish duck breast served in a non-traditional Korean BBQ style.
3. KRASOTA Dubai
The latest addition to Dubai¡¯s list of immersive dining experiences, KRASOTA blends theatre and cuisine in the most fascinating way. Diners are taken on a surreal storytelling experience alongside a vibrant gastronomic trip. Guests are seated around a large circular table for 20 diners, with a pixel-perfect 3D multimedia performance projected across the curved walls as well as their tables as the kitchen prepares for the meal experience of a lifetime.
4. La Nena Coffee
Fancy a coffee in an Insta-worthy setting? La Nena Coffee in Al Quoz is a must-go. The newest addition to Al Quoz, La Nena Coffee ticks all the boxes for every coffee-lover - great coffee, cosy ambience and a homegrown store to shop from. Enjoy a steaming hot cuppa alongside delectable snacks and shop for gorgeous homeware pieces such as cups, plates, and candles on your way back. Cherry on top - the place is dog-friendly, so you can bring along your furry companions too!
5. Lulu & The Beanstalk
Docked in ICD Brookfield Place DIFC, Lulu & The Beanstalk is the new homegrown bar, bookstore and caf¨¦ in town. Designed by Stockholm-based architect and interior designer Jenny Askenfors at BOFINK, the cosy place bursts with vibrant colours. Besides, there¡¯s also a ceiling-to-floor bookcase with over a thousand rare books for guests to read, along with books for sale as well.. As for the menu, you can expect aromatic coffees, quick bites and sharing platters.
6. Dips Cafe
Quirky ceramic cups and plates, a minimalist interior and a menu that¡¯s sure to get you drooling - that¡¯s what one will find at Dips Caf¨¦. The next time you are around Jumeirah, stop by this trendy Mediterranean-inspired caf¨¦ to tuck into fluffy bao buns, specialty coffee, and one of the best cups of matcha in Dubai. Don¡¯t forget to pick up a bag of their Trio Specialty Coffee on your way home.
7. Ivy¡¯s Secret Garden
Part plant shop, part caf¨¦, Ivy¡¯s Secret Garden adds a charming touch to the industrial warehouse of Al Quoz. The calming space is named after the owner, who brought under one roof her love for plants and coffee. They host regular coffee and painting workshops for those interested in making new friends over a cuppa.
