In the UAE, you no longer need a large space with dozens of tables and flashy designs to go to a café.

Sometimes the destination is just a small window; a place with four chairs, a short menu, and even without a large sign.

The story usually starts with an Instagram post: a vague address, a café that looks more like a home, and then a 25-minute drive to get there.

You place your order, take a few photos, and maybe five minutes later, you're on your way again; but that feeling of 'I found a special place' is part of the charm of the experience.

Small cafés, especially in residential neighborhoods of Dubai, are now more visible; from takeout cafés to concepts designed for quick coffee and matcha drives.

It seems customers have no problem with this style. Even if the café is far away, parking is difficult, or traffic is frustrating, they still set out to try the drink they've heard about.

Perhaps the reason for the popularity of these cafés is not just their size. In a small café, everything feels more personal; the person taking your order might also prepare your drink and gradually get to know your usual order.

In a city like Dubai, where a new café with a large and different design opens every day, a small and simple café can spark more curiosity than all of them.

Sometimes, to create a popular café, you don't need 100 chairs or large decor; just a good coffee and something that makes you feel like you've discovered it.
Source: Gulf News