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The best places to work in Dubai, according to Reddit

The 5 cafés and workspaces in Dubai that people on Reddit named as places they worked from, led by Julith Coffee & Roastery, Caffè Nero and Costa Coffee. The 5 after them are our own picks, by work score, to make 10.

Ranked by how many Reddit threads name the place as somewhere to work, then by work score. Quoted as written, linked to the thread. One branch per chain.

Rows of UAE flags on a sunny beach in Dubai, with Burj Al Arab in the background.
  1. Julith Coffee & Roastery

    Café

    POWER, Reddit recommended

    , work score 100

    Named in 2 Reddit threads.

    Julith in Al Quoz, upstairs is filled with a similar crowd and they’ve power sockets mostly in every corner
    r/dubaiApril 2026

    Hours, amenities and photos for Julith Coffee & Roastery

  2. Caffè Nero

    Café, شارع المرسى

    WI-FI, Reddit recommended

    , work score 100
    I like cafe Nero (next to Bloomingdale’s) in Dubai mall. Friendly staff, private seating (back facing the wall) and great coffee. WiFi is decent also
    r/dubaiApril 2026

    Hours, amenities and photos for Caffè Nero

  3. Costa Coffee

    Café, شارع الوصل

    WI-FI, POWER, Reddit recommended

    , work score 100
    I see lots of people using Costa Coffee building on Al Wasl street as a co-working space, used it myself a few times… Wifi is excellent, there plugs at almost every table. Etc
    r/dubaiJune 2024

    Hours, amenities and photos for Costa Coffee

  4. thirtyfour

    Café, Marina Promenade

    Reddit recommended

    , work score 90
    ThirtyFour in the Marina. Very laptop friendly, and really great staff.
    r/dubaiApril 2026

    Hours, amenities and photos for thirtyfour

  5. Saddle Cafe - Grove Mall

    Café, 36X2+FF6

    Reddit recommended

    , work score 50
    Saddle at Grove Mall is always a go-to place, sometimes gets chatty in the evenings but would recommend visiting in the afternoon
    r/dubaiApril 2026mixed

    Hours, amenities and photos for Saddle Cafe - Grove Mall

Our picks

Reddit named 5. These are the next best by work score, one branch per chain.

  1. Boston Lane

    Café, Courtyard 25 - 4B St

    Recommended ×2

    , work score 100
    Tucked away inside The Collective by Ripe at The Courtyard – Boston Lane Dubai is the perfect place to spend a productive afternoon.
    Gulf NewsOctober 2024

    Hours, amenities and photos for Boston Lane

  2. Nightjar Coffee Roasters

    Café, شارع السركال

    Recommended ×2

    , work score 100
    It's the highly-caffeinated, quick-beating heart of the coffee scene with brews on tap. It also serves up some seriously cool dishes for that well-deserved lunch break between emails.
    What's On DubaiJuly 2023

    Hours, amenities and photos for Nightjar Coffee Roasters

  3. Splendour Fields

    Café, شارع السرايات

    Press recommended

    , work score 100
    An Aussie-inspired café with a welcoming feel, this cool dining destination is idyllic for those who need to catch up on a few emails over a delicious cup of coffee.
    What's On DubaiJuly 2023

    Hours, amenities and photos for Splendour Fields

  4. The Lighthouse

    Café, طريق الخيل

    Press recommended

    , work score 100
    Its self-named cafe is as bright and airy as you can probably imagine and provides a great environment for those who need to get their creative juices flowing.
    What's On DubaiJuly 2023

    Hours, amenities and photos for The Lighthouse

  5. The LoLo House

    Café, Street

    WI-FI, POWER, Guide recommended

    , work score 100
    Offering a variety of high and low tables, shared benches, and meeting/workshop rooms for hire, this is a great flexible working location for digital nomads who want to feel welcome. They also offer plentiful plugs and strong wifi!
    Dubai Travel PlannerJanuary 2026

    Hours, amenities and photos for The LoLo House

Quoted from the Reddit threads linked, which are not ours. If a quote is yours and you would rather it were not here, email us and it comes down.