Where to celebrate World Coffee Day in Dubai 2025

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Here’s your guide to the best places to celebrate on 1 October

 

Dubai is brewing up excitement this International Coffee Day, 1 October.

From free cups of coffee and signature desserts to unique cinematic pairings, the city’s hottest cafés, restaurants, and lifestyle spots are celebrating in style.

Whether you’re starting your morning at the marina, diving into a bookish escape, or enjoying a coffee-flavoured popcorn at the movies, here’s your guide to the best World Coffee Day offers in Dubai.

 

Cutfish

This International Coffee Day, Cutfish invites you to embrace the art of the morning ritual. Guests joining for breakfast will be treated to a complimentary coffee, crafted in honour of the occasion, to be enjoyed alongside the serene marina views at Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab. Inspired by Japanese tradition and elevated with contemporary flair, Chōshoku – Breakfast of the Rising Sun presents a menu of delicate flavours, savoury favourites, and sweet indulgences.

Offer only available on 1st October, 8am – 12pm. One coffee per person. Follow @cutfishdubai on IG

 

Bookends

Bookends world coffee day celebration

On International Coffee Day, every guest at Bookends will enjoy a free cup of coffee. Whether you’re flipping pages or discovering your next favourite author, grab a brew, lose yourself in a story, and let the aroma and the pages transport you.

Offer only available on 1st October. One coffee per person. Follow @bookendsae on IG

 

P E O P L E

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Dubai’s newest dining destination, PEOPLE, is marking International Coffee Day by offering the first 25 guests a free coffee, the perfect excuse to connect over a cup. Opened this month, the homegrown concept celebrates connection, bringing people together across cultures and generations over great food, carefully brewed coffee, and shared moments.

Offer only available on 1st October. First 25 guests. One coffee per person. Follow @people__ae on IG

Cinemacity

World coffee day celebration at cinemacity

This International Coffee Day (Wednesday 1st October), Cinemacity Fountain Views is treating guests to a complimentary coffee with any purchase of their limited-edition medium coffee-flavoured popcorn. Guests can choose from a rich, aromatic brewed coffee or a velvety espresso, perfectly paired with the subtly sweet, coffee-infused popcorn – the ultimate cinematic indulgence to sip, snack, and savour.

Available on 1st October. Follow @cinemacityuae on IG

 

The Banc

This International Coffee Day, Business Bay’s stylish destination, The Banc, will mark the occasion by treating the first 50 guests to a choice of a complimentary expertly crafted brew or the restaurant’s signature tiramisu, infused with rich espresso. Guests can savour the full-bodied flavours of their coffee or indulge in the decadent, espresso-infused dessert, all while soaking up the venue’s sophisticated, vibrant ambience.

Offer only available on 1st October. One coffee or dessert per person. For bookings, call 04 566 2262 or 052 993 5225

 

Homer Lobster

World coffee day celebration at homer lobster uae

On Wednesday, 1 October, Homer Lobster at Nad Al Sheba Mall is offering a complimentary coffee with any dish purchase. Guests can choose a hot brew or a signature canned coffee while enjoying all-day favourites like Lobster Connecticut, Lobster & Avocado, Egg & Avocado, and Salmon Toast – each served with 15g of delicate French caviar.

Offer only available on 1st October. One coffee per person. Follow @homerlobster.uae on IG

 

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Shane Reynolds is a seasoned journalist with over 10 years of media experience. He began his career in Ireland as Deputy Editor of the Roscommon People, where he led multiple sections and wrote a weekly sports page. After freelancing for national titles, he moved to the UAE and spent seven years teaching English at top international schools. In 2022, Shane returned to journalism, joining Yalla – Abu Dhabi Life. Now Deputy Editor, he brings strong editorial expertise, a passion for storytelling, and a deep understanding of both Irish and UAE audiences to one of Abu Dhabi’s leading lifestyle publications.