Discover Dubai's Fashion Cafés: Indulge in Tea and Savor Designer Cakes

Renowned for its upscale shopping, Dubai goes beyond designer boutiques to offer a selection of fashion cafes. These establishments, a collaboration between iconic fashion houses and culinary experiences, draw in design enthusiasts with their lavish interiors and signature menu items. For those who appreciate both aesthetics and gastronomy, here's a guide to the fashion cafes in Dubai where you can relish a delectable slice of cake. Armani/Caffè, situated in Dubai Mall's Fashion Avenue, opened its doors in September 2023. Nestled amid the mall's luxury retail section, the cafe boasts an open-plan setting with a sophisticated ambiance featuring leather seating and stylish design elements. In addition to branded desserts like the chocolate sphere with an embossed logo, the menu offers a variety of savory dishes for breakfast, afternoon tea, antipasti, or options such as pizzas, paninis, and salads, depending on the time of day. Operating hours: Mon-Thu, 10 am-midnight; Sat-Sun, 10 am-1 am. Location: Fashion Avenue, Dubai Mall (040 362 7888). Ralph's Coffee, a venture by American fashion house Ralph Lauren, is set to open in Mall of the Emirates. Adjacent to the POLO Ralph Lauren shop, the cafe will reflect the brand's preppy style with details like plaid patterns, Chesterfield sofas, and dark wood finishes. The cafe will feature a menu with baked goods such as croissants, muffins, and cakes, accompanied by freshly brewed coffee served in branded porcelain cups. This will be the first Middle East branch, following the launch of Ralph's Coffee in New York in 2014. Opening soon. Location: Mall of the Emirates, Al Barsha. Breakfast at Tiffany's can now be enjoyed in Dubai Mall at the Blue Box Café, marking its debut in the Middle East and the fourth global location. The 38-seat dining area is adorned in the iconic Tiffany blue, with a ceiling display of suspended blue boxes. The menu takes a French-inspired approach to New York classics, offering three distinct dining experiences: Breakfast at Tiffany's, afternoon tea at Tiffany's, and luxury-casual all-day dining from noon until the evening. Operating hours: Mon-Thu, 10 am-11 pm; Fri-Sun, 10 am-midnight. Location: Near Tiffany & Co., Dubai Mall, Downtown Dubai, @blueboxcafedubai. While not a luxury fashion house, Zara Café, located in Mall of the Emirates, offers a chic, world-exclusive coffee shop experience. Embracing a minimalist design akin to the brand's stores, the cafe provides a stylish mid-shopping respite, featuring sweet treats adorned with Zara's logo and hot drinks served in the brand's homeware. Operating hours: Mon-Thu, 10 am-11 pm; Fri-Sun, 10 am-11.55 pm. Location: Mall of the Emirates, Al Barsha (04 341 3171).