DUBAI: With cooler weather approaching, seasonal desert cafés are making a comeback across the UAE, offering residents and tourists outdoor dining experiences surrounded by dunes, lakes and mountains.

From camel rides and fire shows to peaceful lakeside coffee, these destinations offer alternatives to traditional city cafés.

1. Hidden Cafe | Al Marmoom, Dubai

Surrounded by golden dunes, Hidden offers camel rides, dune buggies, refreshments and occasional evening shows. Pets are welcome. Reported seasonal hours start at 4pm, but its current reopening status needs confirmation.\

2. One Degree Winter Cafe | Mushrif Park, Dubai

One Degree combines desert-inspired seating, palm trees and Instagram-worthy installations, creating a relaxing outdoor escape in Dubai’s Mushrif Park. Visitors can enjoy speciality coffee, refreshing beverages and light bites while soaking up the winter atmosphere.

3. 8th Café | Margham, Dubai

Located in Dubai’s Margham desert, 8th Café combines speciality coffee with car culture and outdoor entertainment. The café offers a relaxed setting for families and adventure enthusiasts, featuring archery, children’s play areas and seasonal Halloween-themed decorations. Surrounded by desert landscapes, it is an ideal spot for sunset visits, casual gatherings and enjoying the cooler winter evenings.

4. The Uncommon | Al Marmoom, Dubai

Located in Dubai’s Al Marmoom desert, The Uncommon stands out for its striking mirrored design, which reflects the surrounding golden dunes. The café offers speciality coffee, refreshing beverages and cosy outdoor seating, making it a popular spot for sunset photography and relaxed winter evenings. Its seasonal reopening date is yet to be confirmed.

5. Sadeem al marmoom | Al Marmoom, Dubai

Located in Dubai’s Al Marmoom desert, Sadeem stands out for its striking blue lighting, cosy outdoor seating and beautiful desert surroundings. The café offers speciality coffee, refreshing drinks and a relaxing atmosphere, with occasional horse and fire performances adding to its appeal. It is a picturesque destination for sunset photography and winter evenings. Its seasonal reopening date is yet to be confirmed.

6. Limited | Al Qudra, Dubai

Located in Dubai’s Al Qudra desert, Limited Café offers a peaceful lakeside escape surrounded by golden dunes and natural beauty. Visitors can enjoy speciality coffee, refreshing drinks and cosy outdoor seating while watching breathtaking sunsets and occasionally spotting flamingos.

7. Not a Space | Al Faya, Sharjah

Located in Sharjah’s Al Faya desert, Not a Space offers a unique outdoor café experience surrounded by rugged mountains and golden sands. The café features cosy beanbags, picnic-style seating, speciality coffee and refreshing beverages. Its artistic setting and scenic desert views make it an ideal destination for sunset photography, family outings and relaxed winter evenings. Its seasonal reopening date is yet to be confirmed.