Fashion and food have always shared a table. Whether it’s the late Azzedine Alaia’s famous dinners in his Parisian home or the countless designer collaborations with fast food joints, style has long found expression beyond the runway and onto the plate. Designers know that taste isn’t just visual, but sensorial. In recent years, that link has only deepened, as more fashion houses expand into the culinary space, launching cafés, beach clubs, and restaurants that reflect their aesthetic down to the last teaspoon.
And if there are two things people in Dubai take seriously, it’s coffee and luxury. Fashion cafés sit squarely at that intersection. The city is now home to a growing number of fashion cafés where interiors are as curated as a lookbook and menus feel like extensions of a brand’s identity. Whether it’s a minimalist espresso bar by a cult label or a full-fledged bistro backed by a beauty empire, these are the best fashion cafes in Dubai to get your next coffee fix.
Maison Margiela Café
The luxury French brand has opened a terrace café in the Middle East in February, in luxury retail space Mall of the Emirates, alongside its brand new flagship store. The UAE is the third country in the world to welcome the coveted coffee spot after South Korea and China. The ultra-Instagrammable café, which is situated adjacent to the new flagship boutique, features a selection of hot and cold drinks (served on a tabi-shaped coaster) , as well as a variety of desserts, including a tabi-shaped cake made with pistachio and cardamom. Shoppers can also enjoy a range of baked goods, such as croissants, cinnamon rolls, and raspberry and custard swirls. Every element was thought-out, reflecting the brand’s identity, from the Margiela bottle lamps to the logo-printed cutlery.
Timing: Mon–Thu 10AM–11PM, Fri–Sun 10AM–12AM
Location: Maison Margiela, Mall of the Emirates, Sheikh Zayed Rd, Al Barsha 1
(04) 283 6276
Ralph’s Coffee
This stylish café, which opened its doors in 2024, transports you straight into Ralph Lauren’s crisp, collegiate world, all wrapped up in the brand’s iconic green-and-white décor, equestrian art and even a teddy bear in a white apron at the entrance. Whether you’re stopping in after shopping or just popping by for a caffeine fix, the menu delivers a refined yet approachable coffee experience. Expect signature blends—like Ralph’s Drip Coffee and Sea Salt Caramel Latte—alongside hot and iced classics, all served in custom Ralph’s China embossed with the logo. Snacks and desserts are equally upscale but comforting: think Ralph’s Brownie, New York Cheesecake, Carrot Cake, Old‑Fashioned Chocolate Cake. Savoury options such as a tuna melt and chicken Caesar salad round out the offering.
Timing: Daily from 10AM-12AM
Location: Mall of the Emirates
050 171 9843
Armani/Caffè
Armani/Caffè in Dubai Mall’s Fashion Avenue is just one part of Giorgio Armani’s surprisingly expansive culinary footprint in the city. While most fashion brands stop at a café or two, Armani has built a full dining ecosystem across Dubai—from casual coffee spots to fine dining experiences. At the Mall, Armani/Caffè offers a low-key, elegant escape from the retail rush, with a menu rooted in classic Italian comfort: lobster spaghetti, truffle risotto, fresh burrata, and proper espresso. It’s designed to be relaxed but refined—matching the clean lines and muted tones of the space itself. But the café is just the beginning. There’s a full lineup of restaurants: Armani/Ristorante for upscale Italian, Armani/Amal for contemporary Indian, Armani/Hashi for Japanese, and Armani/Mediterraneo for a broader international spread. There’s also Armani/Deli and Armani/Lounge for more casual, all-day dining, and a second Emporio Armani Caffè at The Dubai Mall near the Grand Atrium.
Together, they form one of the most extensive fashion-restaurant networks in the city
Timing: Daily from 9AM-12AM
Location: Mall of Emirates
(04) 341 0591
Tiffany and Co. Blue Box Café
Fancy breakfast at Tiffany’s? Nestled inside Tiffany & Co.’s flagship store at Dubai Mall, the Blue Box Café is the brand’s first in the Middle East, and yes, it’s drenched in that unmistakable robin-egg blue. Designed in collaboration with RIKAS Hospitality Group, the café serves up a tightly curated menu of polished crowd-pleasers: think eggs Benedict, shakshuka, and pain perdu for breakfast, or a classic afternoon tea with all the trimmings. The vibe is equal parts Parisian café and Fifth Avenue fantasy, with marble tabletops, elegant lighting, and Blue Box chandeliers that feel like they were made for Instagram. Just don’t forget to book ahead—this isn’t your average mall café.
Timing: Daily from 10AM-12AM
Location: Dubai Mall
(04) 250 4935
