10 must-try matcha spots in Dubai & Abu Dhabi
Whether you like it hot, iced, blended, boba’d, or poured over oat milk, matcha is having its moment and lucky for you, some of the best spots in Dubai and Abu Dhabi are available for delivery on Careem Food.
To kick off matcha season we’re curating a list of our go-to matcha places in the UAE.
Dubai’s top matcha picks
1. The Matcha Tokyo
✨ Authentic. Ceremonial. Unapologetically green.
Straight from Japan, The Matcha Tokyo serves up premium blends that are as smooth and earthy as they are minimalist-cool. Sip it hot or iced either way, it’s a matcha lover’s dream.
2. Drinkit Specialty Coffee
☕ Matcha with a craft coffee soul.
Known for obsessively balanced brews, Drinkit treats matcha with the same care as their beans delivering bright, bold green drinks that energize without overwhelming. Great for that post-lunch, pre-Zoom reboot.
3. Toby’s Estate Coffee Roasters
🌿 Matcha for the mood-curators.
Your favorite Aussie coffeehouse knows its greens. Toby’s Estate is all about elevated everyday moments, and their creamy matcha blends reflect are made to pair with their signature pastry selection (you know you want a croissant on the side).
4. Black Sheep Coffee
👀 Not your typical green tea moment.
For those who prefer their matcha a little less traditional and a little more edge. Black Sheep does things differently and that includes their smooth, punchy matcha options that definitely stand out from the pack.
5. Cotti Coffee
💼 Fast, fuss-free, and made for your mid-meeting recharge.
Cotti keeps things simple and their matcha is no exception. Clean, balanced, and never too sweet, it’s the kind of go-to green you can count on when your day’s packed and your calendar doesn’t quit.
Abu Dhabi’s top matcha spots
1. CHU – Premium Tea Blends
🌸 A delicate balance of tea artistry and fun.
CHU elevates tea culture with premium blends and their matcha lineup is no exception. Think quality, flavour, and a bubble tea twist that feels indulgent but still fresh. Perfect for a midweek mood lift.
2. Rain Café
☁️ Matcha that pours like poetry.
Rain is a local favourite for a reason. Their matcha drinks are smooth, perfectly sweetened, and crafted to make even the most chaotic days feel a little more serene. Bonus: it pairs beautifully with their signature pastries.
3. % Arabica
🖤 Minimalism meets matcha.
Globally loved and instantly recognisable, % Arabica brings a Japanese touch to the UAE’s matcha scene. Expect clean flavours, precise pours, and the kind of packaging that’s just begging to be photographed.
4. Caffe Nero
🍓 Surprisingly fun, deeply satisfying.
Their iced strawberry matcha latte is the twist you didn’t know you needed. Sweet, sharp, and totally refreshing – ideal for a quick pick-me-up!
5. Costa Coffee
☕ Reliable, creamy, and everywhere you need it.
Costa’s matcha range may not be flashy, but it is consistently delicious. Whether you’re grabbing a frappe, latte, or something in between it’s a dependable go-to when that 3PM slump hits.
The best part? With Careem Plus, you get free delivery on all these matcha spots — so you can sip your way through the list without leaving your desk (or your sofa). Order now on Careem Food and treat yourself to a matcha moment.
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