Every city has its little hidden gems, and Dubai is full of them. From beautiful spots for your next dinner reservation to cosy coffee corners and spaces that make you want to slow down, these are a few places we’ve been loving lately. Consider this your little guide to where to go.

Milos

Milos is for the evenings that call for the full treatment. The setting alone earns it a place on the list, which is why it's become our go-to for date nights, birthdays, and the kind of girls' dinners that stretch past closing. Save it for the dress you've been waiting to wear.

Koncrete

Koncrete has quietly become one of our favourite coffee shops in the city. The matcha is worth the trip alone, the coffee somehow even better, and the sunken lounge was clearly designed for the kind of mornings that drift into afternoons, whether you're there with your laptop or your closest friends. The lighting is beautifully considered too, which makes it a natural for content. Come in to work, stay for everything after.

Kairos

Kairos is one of our favourite discoveries this year, and we loved it enough to host an event there. Tucked away in Al Quoz, it's not like your typical coffee shops, the vibe is so welcoming and fun. Downstairs is made for those social moments or to grab a quick coffee. Upstairs opens into a considered coworking space for the days you need to get something done. 

Roasters

Roasters is the kind of place that slips into your routine without you noticing. Locations across the city mean a good coffee is never far, but the Al Wasl branch has quietly become ours. Stop in for your usual, meet a friend, or settle into a corner on your own. One coffee turning into two, and a quick catch-up turning into the whole afternoon, is simply how it tends to go.