travel guide

The Greens is an elegant neighbourhood bustling with young professionals and families. Linked to both Hessa Street and Sheikh Zayed Road, it's home to supermarkets, apartments, cute cafés and  Zabeel House The Greens (be sure to pop your head in). If you'll looking for a cool independent coffee stop, you'll find several excellent options here.

Panifico Espresso Bar

Every guest is made to feel welcome at Panifico, where the service is excellent and shows their passion for food – especially in the sandwiches. Everything is certified Halal and carefully sourced from local suppliers, and the majority of Panifico’s fruit, vegetables, meat and dairy originate from within a 50km radius so they’re as fresh as possible. 

Boon Coffee

The Ethiopian owner of Boon Coffee is the granddaughter of coffee farmers, and the moment you open the door you’ll be treated to the uplifting aroma of roasting coffee beans and friendly service. The finer points of coffee roasting are all accounted for here; Boon coffee beans are 100% pure and single-origin, which means every Arabica coffee bean is sourced from the same farm in Ethiopia.

The Coffee Club

With its roots in Brisbane, Australia, The Coffee Club is a home-grown café that keeps things simple: authentic food, seamless service and superb coffee. Enrich your day at this meeting place, wrapped in the aroma of roasting beans and an atmosphere that’s both relaxed and sophisticated.

Roseleaf Café

With locations at both the Emirates Golf Club and Dubai Garden Centre, this independent café is loved for its home-cooked food. Locals love the authentic family recipes passed down through generations, which range from Middle Eastern to Australian. 

Arrows and Sparrows

Created by the co-founders of Dubai hotspot Friends Avenue Café, this homegrown hideaway has a cosy aesthetic, with long tables under large lamps and baskets of plants. Come for the laidback vibe and a break from your busy schedule. Stay for the freshly roasted coffee, standout salads and acai bowls.

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