This cool spot in Al Barari is one of the best cafés in Dubai and is popular with families in the area for a lazy breakfast or casual lunch and dinner. A home-grown café, you can look forward to friendly service and tasty plates, plus plenty of coffee to pair with a delicious cake. An open kitchen preps interesting dishes with a combination of Middle Eastern and Japanese flavours, while the fully loaded burger is always a popular choice. It’s licensed, too, so you can order a beverage to go with your meal.

Licensed. KOA Canvas, Al Barari, lowe-dubai.com (04 320 1890).