If you haven’t woken up and smelt the coffee this morning, this is your sign! International Coffee Day is today, October 1, and Dubai’s thriving cafe scene is full of beans when it comes to giving away coffee connoisseurs special treats, including free coffees and reduced prices. So go on, get that cup of java.
1. LDC Kitchen and Coffee
This cafe and restaurant chain has reduced prices on all coffees to AED 10 for only October 1. Whether your’re craving a piping hot mocha, an iced latte, a frothy cappuccino or a classic Americano to reboot your system, they’re all just AED 10 for the day.
Available at all LDC locations until closing
2. Pret
The beloved London cafe and lunch spot has outlets across Dubai now and they’re giving away free coffee on October 1 when you show up with a reusable cup at one of their branches. Unable to head to out an outlet IRL? Pret has special discount for orders placed on Deliveroo.
Across all outlets from 10am to 12pm
3. The Pods
The bubble-shaped capsule dining in Bluewaters Island has debuted two viral coffees that will be up for grabs at discounted rates on October 1. Their ice cube coffe – yep, coffee served in a giant block of ice – will be served for AED 99. Their creamy affogoata blends Italian gelato with espresso and costs AED 59 for the day.
Call 052 905 0418
4. L’Arte, Studio One Hotel
A coffee date with an Italian is what this Italian eatery is planned for guests on October 1. Diners who drop by all day for a coffee can enjoy a cup on the house and chat with restaurant manager Gabriele and indulge in a lively chinwag about pizza, football, and espresso – all the things Italians love.
Whatsapp 052 767 9300
5. Cia Bello, Media One Hotel
Another vibrant Italian restaurant too is on a mission to educate coffee drinkers about the history of their caffeine fix. Ciao Bella at Media One Hotel is giving away two coffees for AED 35 and are throwing in a fascinating chat about coffee history with their bartender and barista. So much better than the cursory, ‘how’s your day going’ chat we usually have with them, right?
From 10am to 8pm; call 052 144 7349
6. Bussola, Jumeirah Golf Estates
Guests dining at this trendy Italian restaurant on International Coffee Day get a free traditional Italian affogato with every dinner booking made. Dessert and caffeine fix paired together!
Visit their website for more info
7. Jones the Grocer
This Aussie cafe chain’s Jumeriah Golf Estate outlet is offering a Valrhona Earl Grey chocolate truffle for free with every order of their single-origin brews. Guests can also pick their preferred brewing method, form teh regular French Press to the science experiment-looking Syphon and enjoy premium beans sourced from the best coffee-growing countries of the world like Ethiopia, and Columbia.
Visit their website for details
8. The Grazer
This Downtown cafe is marking International Coffee Day with a special deal celebrating the dream duo of coffee and croissants. Savour a fresh cup of premium coffee with a buttery, flaky croissant for AED 40 all day on October 1.
From 8am to 11:30pm; call 04 518 7777