The Espresso Lab
7.6Locals Score / 10#5 of 12 Cafés & Coffee in Dubai
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A design-led, minimalist specialty coffee bar founded by Emirati coffee champion Ibrahim Al Mallouhi, sitting in the creative heart of Dubai Design District. This is a place for coffee nerds: competition-grade beans, precise V60s and a rotating selection of single origins served with real care. The caveat is that it is coffee-first with limited food, and the d3 location is a short drive out from the city core.
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| Last verified | July 14, 2026 |
Locals Score
7.6/10- Value6.5
- Iconic6.5
- Excellence8.5
- Crowd level6.5
- Authenticity8.0
- Accessibility6.5
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