Dubai: The UAE is a place that car enthusiasts fall in love with instantly, given its access to the best cars that money can buy and the best roads to drive them on.
Spend enough time driving around the country, and you’ll catch glimpses of some of the most exclusive cars in the world including the latest supercars, decked-out luxury vehicles, and vintage cars.
So, it is hardly surprising that Dubai has cafes that celebrate this car culture. Here’s where you can go to see incredible collections and take some pictures for the 'gram'.
DRVN by Porsche
Located at Bluewaters Island, head to this Emirati-owned cafe that celebrates coffee, race cars and art in a unique setting. The double-storey café always has at least two cars on display that they rotate out periodically. For example, the outlet celebrated 75 years of Porsche with a display of one of the company’s very first cars.
Location: Bluewaters Island, Dubai (Abu Dhabi branches: Al Rawdah and Al Hudayriyat Island)
Flat 12
If you are a car lover in search of fellow enthusiasts, Flat 12 is a great place to go for your cuppa. The cafe also has a ‘Wall of Fame’ that celebrity car lovers signed on their visit to the location. The cafe has a dedicated art area for kids. The spacious venue has two sections – one where you relax with snacks and coffee, while the other area houses beautiful vintage automobiles.
Location: Dubai Port Rashid
The Cars Cafe
In complete justice to its name, this venue is a motorhead’s paradise with both cars and motorbikes on display. Enjoy coffee surrounded by mini and life-size cars. The outlet regularly plans events and partnerships that bring together owners and connoisseurs of exclusive cars. The cafe is also a popular co-working spot for freelancers and remote employees.
Location: Dubai Autodrome
6.8 Cafe
This outlet started off with a car collection before moving to car maintenance and merchandise. Soon after they started a café in the showroom so car owners and lovers can enjoy the best of both worlds – coffee and snacks, and the car collection.
Location: Al Quoz
Supercars Majlis café (SCM)
Established in 2016, Supercars Majlis is a place for car owners to converge to share their love of cars as well as to participate in events and partnerships hosted by Supercars Majlis. The cafe decor is minimalistic and the accent piece is always an actual supercar.
Location: Al Wasl Road