No matter whether you’re a “Matcha Girlie” or simply looking for a healthy coffee boost, Dubai’s matcha culture has grown into something pretty cool. May 2nd is World Matcha Day, which is a great time to explore the city’s many green options.
The city no longer sells plain green tea; instead, it sells everything from trendy “Cloud Matcha” and cool coconut-water mixtures to ceremonial-grade traditional pours. If getting a matcha is a big part of who you are, this list is your new holy grail. This simple guide will help you find the best matcha in Dubai in 2026.
The Matcha Tokyo (Al Khawaneej and JBR)
If you want the most authentic Japanese experience, you should head to The Matcha Tokyo. Their drinks are produced with high-quality, 100% organic matcha and have a distinctive velvet-smooth texture.
Those who are feeling brave may try their famous matcha soft-serve ice cream or the new Matcha Banana Bread Latte. Those who want to stick to the basics can have a standard matcha latte. Because the setting is so basic and perfect, this is a great spot for serious drinkers.
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The AVANTCHA Tea Bar in Al Quoz
If you want a more traditional and attentive tea experience, AVANTCHA Tea Bar in Al Quoz is the place to go. In this place, matcha is usually whisked in its ceremonial form and given the respect it deserves. Their Matcha Yuzu is a must-try for a tasty citrusy touch. It is served in a cool, industrial-style warehouse that smells like a tea lover’s fantasy.
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Café Kitsuné (Huna Residences, Al Wasl)
Café Kitsuné is a neighborhood favorite that mixes French style with Japanese spirit. They make one of the best-balanced matcha lattes in town. Their Iced Strawberry Matcha is a best-seller. It goes great with a piece of matcha marble cake or their famous Matcha White Chocolate Chip Cookie.
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Maison Cha Cha in Downtown Dubai
If you prefer a more stylish, NYC-inspired environment, check out Maison Cha Cha in Downtown Dubai. This matcha café is open all day and makes creative lattes like the Sea Salt Vanilla Matcha using high-quality tea from Shizuoka, Japan. Because of its frothy pink and purple drinks, such as the strawberry and taro matcha, it’s one of the most Instagrammable places in the city.
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Toby’s Estate on Jumeirah Beach Road
Toby’s Estate is a more luxurious place to enjoy matcha within a very elegant property in Jumeirah. Their matcha vanilla latte is quite popular because it tastes like caramel and is creamy. They utilize their renowned “Toby’s milk” in it. The peaceful zen garden and stylish furniture make it the perfect place to get away from the noise of the city.
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Cult Matcha by Trio (Alserkal Avenue)
Trio’s Cult Matcha is the perfect drink to get your creative juices flowing as you visit galleries. It’s in the middle of the arts district. This trendy matcha café is known for its earthy pours and fruity variations that bring out the tea’s bright green color.
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Orto Café (in Jumeirah 3)
As you drink, Orto Café in Jumeirah 3 has amazing views of the Burj Khalifa and the Dubai Water Canal. They focus on quality and skill, which leads to complex drinks like the well-known blue “Smurf” Matcha and the Ginger Matcha.
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The Knot Bakehouse in Al Quoz and Jumeirah
This family-run bakery and café makes great matcha and also sells baked products that are made by hand. People enjoy their sea salt vanilla matcha and their rich matcha lattes. Their “1 Ounce” matcha is meant to be a strong, concentrated pour that lets the tea’s quality speak for itself.
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Dopa (Mirdif and Alserkal Avenue)
Dopa’s “dessert-first” approach to matcha makes drinks that taste like ceremonial-grade tea but feel like fancy desserts. They are recognized for their cloud coconut matcha and rich, creamy matcha drinks. Their new shop in Mirdif even has special prices, making it the perfect incentive to become more “green.”
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The Bageri Form in Dubai Design District
The matcha at Bageri Form is equally as good and well-made as their Scandinavian-style bread. They use ceremonial-grade powder to get a bright green color and a strong, earthy taste. Pair your drink with a croissant or a cardamom bun for a cozy morning that looks great on Instagram.
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Joe & The Juice (Different Locations)
If you’re on the go and need a reliable daily dosage, Joe & The Juice locations across the city provide a clean, light matcha latte that isn’t overly sweet. It’s a straightforward, dependable pick that lets the matcha shine. We prefer it with coconut milk and a little sugar for the perfect afternoon pick-me-up.
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NETTE in Al Quoz
NETTE is located in the trendy Matcha Club in Al Quoz and delivers delicious and hearty French-Japanese fusion food. It’s the best place to have some food after yoga or a padel match. They have creative dishes on their menu, such as matcha overnight oats, strawberry matcha acai bowls, and even matcha cheesecake brownies.
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Koncrete on Jumeirah Beach Road
This creative space is a photographer’s dream come true with its sleek lines, underground pods, and gray concrete floors. Their matcha is among the best in Dubai since it tastes smooth and refreshing, with just a hint of honey sweetness.
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Fynd (Al Wasl Road)
Fynd is the best spot to go if you want to see matcha become fun and creative. Their “Matcha with Coconut Water,” a refreshing and hydrating innovation, has quickly become a best-seller. Fynd shows that matcha doesn’t have to follow the rules to be delicious.
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Paus; (Umm Suqeim)
As the name suggests, this beautiful house on Al Wasl Road is a place to relax and unwind. Their menu includes a unique matcha selection and healthy snacks, all with a focus on “pleasurable nourishment.” The matcha affogato with vegan vanilla ice cream is the perfect way to relax and take a break.
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Finally
In short, finding the best matcha in Dubai is now a fun journey through the city’s most creative cafés. We love these trendy lattes today, but matcha has been around for more than 800 years. Zen Buddhist monks initially used it to be calm and focused while meditating, but in today’s busy world, it has come to mean health.
Dubai has masterfully merged this ancient Japanese tradition with its own modern way of life. Whether you appreciate the creative, modern changes at Fynd and Dopa or the traditional whisking ritual at AVANTCHA, there is a green drink for you. On May 2nd, World Matcha Day, go to these 15 places to get the best mix of health and history.
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