5 cosy library cafés in Dubai every book lover should know about
XVA CAFÉ
Located in the historic heart of Al Fahidi, XVA Café is a peaceful courtyard sanctuary steeped in old-world charm. Surrounded by traditional architecture and local art, it's an ideal spot to unwind with a book. The vegetarian menu leans into Middle Eastern roots with simple, soulful flair.
Location: Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood, Bur Dubai
Cost: Coffee starting at Dhs20
Times: Open daily, 7am to 10pm
Contact: (0)4 353 5383 @xvagallery
THE LIGHTHOUSE
At the intersection of style and substance, The Lighthouse is a design-focused café and concept store in D3. Breakfast to dinner, retail concept store, with curated shelves of culinary and design books – it's perfect for lingering over a meal and flipping through beautiful reads between bites.
Location: Building 6, Dubai Design District
Cost: Coffee starting at Dhs22
Times: Open daily, 8am to 11pm
Contact: (0)4 380 2088 @thelighthouse_ae Spill The Bean
This café champions slow coffee and community in equal measure. Known for its calm, work-friendly setup, Spill the Bean invites readers to swap stories through its book exchange, and rewards them with a free cup for every book they bring. Expect ethically sourced coffee, breakfast classics, and salads.
Location: The Sustainable City, Dubai
Cost: Coffee starting at Dhs18
Times: Open daily, 8am–10pm
Contact: (0)52 505 9022 @spillthebeancoffee Foundry
Part gallery, part library, part café – Foundry offers a thoughtfully curated space for art, reflection, and reading. The secluded book pod upstairs provides a quiet perch for deep focus, while the ground floor stays lively with rotating exhibitions and good coffee.
Location: Boulevard Crescent, Downtown Dubai
Cost: Coffee starting at Dhs20
Times: Open daily, 10am–10pm
Contact: (0)4 367 3696 @foundrydowntown LULU & THE BEANSTALK
This book-filled gem in DIFC blends storytelling and soulful cooking. Inspired by family roots and curated like a film set, Lulu & the Beanstalk features over 1,000 rare titles and a comforting menu that elevates Indian Ocean flavours in a luxe, intimate setting. Expect Indian Ocean-inspired comfort food, curated coffee menu, rare book collection.
Location: ICD Brookfield Place, DIFC
Cost: Coffee starting at Dhs16
Times: Open daily, 8am–10pm
Contact: (0)4 268 8664 @lulus.bean
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