Ube lattes have become one of Dubai’s most eye-catching coffee trends, with their naturally vibrant purple colour and sweet, nutty flavour. The Filipino purple yam is finding its way into everything from iced coffee and matcha to creamy dessert-style drinks, and Dubai’s cafés are giving the trend their own spin.
Whether you prefer a classic espresso-based latte or a layered ube and matcha creation, there are plenty of places to try one. Here are some Dubai cafés worth adding to your next coffee outing.
1. PAUL
If you like your coffee with a French café setting, PAUL offers an easy introduction to the ube trend. Its Ube Duo Iced Latte combines espresso, milk and a sweet purple yam layer, creating a colourful drink that is particularly suited to a warm Dubai afternoon. The café also has other ube-inspired drinks, including an Ube Coconut Foam Latte and Ube Cheesecake Frappé.
The familiar bakery setting also makes this a good option if you want to pair your drink with a pastry or light bite. The Ube Duo Iced Latte is priced at AED 28.
- Location: Arabian Ranches and Al Khail, Dubai
- Timings: Vary by branch
- Entry: Ube Duo Iced Latte, AED 28
2. La Lupa
Located in the Dubai Design District, La Lupa brings ube into a more contemporary all-day dining setting. Its Ube Latte is made with a house ube mixture and blended milk, giving the drink a smooth texture and gentle sweetness.
The minimalist interiors make it a natural stop for a coffee break in D3, especially if you want somewhere that works for both casual meetings and a longer catch-up. The café is open throughout the day and moves into a livelier atmosphere later in the evening.
- Location: Shop R-05, Building 8-B, Dubai Design District
- Timings: Daily, 8 am–11 pm
- Entry: Ube Latte, AED 30
3. Coffee Planet
Coffee Planet has joined the trend with a dedicated Ube Series, giving customers several ways to try the purple yam flavour. The range includes an Ube Latte, available hot or iced, alongside Ube Matcha and an Ube Frappé.
The UAE-born coffee brand keeps the drinks relatively accessible, making it a good choice if you want to try ube without committing to a more elaborate café experience. The series starts at AED 31 and is available across several Dubai branches.
- Location: Circle Mall JVC, Dubai Hills Mall and Gold & Diamond Park, among other branches
- Timings: Vary by branch
- Entry: Ube Series from AED 31
4. Peet’s Coffee
Peet’s Coffee offers a seasonal take on the trend with its Iced Ube Latte, pairing its espresso with creamy ube-infused milk. The collection also includes an Iced Ube Matcha Latte and Ube Tiramisu, so there is plenty to explore if you enjoy the flavour.
Its cafés have a comfortable, polished atmosphere that works well for a quiet coffee break or some laptop time. Several branches across Dubai carry the collection, although availability can vary.
- Location: Al Furjan, DIFC, City Centre Deira and Dubai Mall, among other branches
- Timings: Vary by branch
- Entry: Iced Ube Latte approximately AED 31–35
5. Roasters Specialty Coffee House
Roasters takes a more coffee-focused approach to the trend with its Ube Matcha Latte. The drink combines ube with matcha and a creamy base, creating a layered profile that balances the sweetness of purple yam with matcha’s earthy character.
With its polished interiors and focus on specialty coffee, Roasters is a good pick for those who want to spend a little more time over their drink. The brand has several larger locations around Dubai, including its Dubai Hills branch.
- Location: 5 Park Lane, Dubai Hills Estate
- Timings: Vary by branch
- Entry: Ube Matcha Latte approximately AED 35–40
FAQs
What does an ube latte taste like?
Ube has a naturally sweet, nutty and slightly earthy flavour. Its creamy texture works particularly well with milk and coffee.
Is ube the same as taro?
No. Ube is a purple yam, while taro is a different root vegetable, although both can have a similar sweet and earthy flavour.
Which cafés serve ube with matcha?
Around The Block, Room 1618 and Roasters offer ube and matcha combinations.
Where can I find a more affordable ube latte?
PAUL, Coffee Planet and Peet’s Coffee offer some of the lower-priced options on this list.
Are ube drinks always made with coffee?
Not necessarily. Some cafés pair ube with matcha or serve it as a creamy, caffeine-free latte-style drink.
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