Arabian Tea House Café

Old Dubai & Bur Dubai4.5(9.8k)

Estimated cost

AED 60–130

Mains AED 58–82; breakfast trays AED 59–87; afternoon tea AED 127

Opening hours

7:30 am – 10:30 pm

Time needed

About 1h

Indoor & outdoor

Best time to visit

Breakfast (08:00–10:30) before the heat

About

Tucked behind a turquoise door in Al Fahidi, this much-loved café is all whitewashed walls, wicker chairs and a giant tree shading the courtyard. Order the traditional Emirati breakfast — balaleet, chebab pancakes with date syrup and eggs — or linger over saffron karak and luqaimat.

Things to do

Order the Emirati breakfast platter
Try saffron karak with luqaimat dumplings
Pick from the 150-strong tea menu
Pair it with a stroll through Al Fahidi

Getting there

🚇 Metro🚶 Walk

Al Fahidi· 8 min walk

Green Line to Al Fahidi, walk 8 minutes into the historical district.

Good for

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