Haven’t you heard it’s pumpkin spice everything season?
You know it’s finally autumn when every passing cafe and restaurant transforms their space, beverages and desserts to follow the theme of the famed autumnal flavour – a good ol’ pumpkin spice latte. The smooth espresso drink with noted of nutmeg, cloves, cinnamon and pumpkin of course is a great indicator that your favourite season is closer than you think. And it’s hard not to love a good warm cup of spice infused drink of the month.
Let the festivities commence with the pumpkin flavoured everything. For whenever those autumn cravings kick in, this curated list will serve as your ultimate guide to pumpkin spice maxxing in Dubai.
Tania’s Teahouse
The oh-so whimsical coffee shop in Dubai has kickstarted the festivities with two traditional warm cups of pumpkin inspired drinks; the Pumpkin Spice Latte and the Pumpkin Spice Chai latte. Infused in spices like cinnamon, rosehip pieces, ginger, cardamom the drink also has a little floral kick to it with notes of hibiscus, calendula and sunflower petals. And yes, staying true to the theme of the season, their drink served to you with a spooky artwork.
Where: Tania’s Teahouse, Dubai Hills Estate
Contact: @taniasteahouse
Magnolia Bakery
New York born, Magnolia Bakery is going all in on pumpkin season this year – and they’re adding a little twist too. Here to elevate the flavours of the whole pumpkin extravaganza is Biscoff. And no, this isn’t just limited to chai’s and lattes. They’re bringing in the whole spread for fall this year. Imagine the smooth, velvety flavours of Biscoff perfect complimenting the fall flavours of pumpkin and cinnamon. This is exactly where we’ll be this season.
Where: Multiple locations; Dubai Mall, Dubai Festival City Mall, Circle Mall
Contact: @magnoliabakeryuae
Pancita
Fancy a pumpkin spice matcha anyone? or perhaps a pumpkin infused horchata? Pancita is pulling out all the stops with their pumpkin spice menu for the season. If you’re someone who loves a good PSL (pumpkin spice latte) or in fact pumpkin spiced anything really – this is your sign to venture into entirely new categories of the viral autumn beverage.
Where: Pancita Bakery, Wasl Square, Dubai
Contact: @pancita.bakery
Namelaka
This dressed in all pink wonderland of a cafe Namelaka, has also joined the fall pumpkin festivities with their rendition of what the iconic latte should look like – topped with pumpkin shaped marshmallows. This is also just the kind of cafe Barbie would want to get behind on. So if cutesy Pinterest-y autumnal pictures are on your agenda for the month, then this is where you need to head.
Where: Namelaka, Dubai Hills Mall
Contact: @namelaka.dubai
Need a fix for your pumpkin cravings ASAP? Spinney’s which is located in nearly every corner of the city will instantly help sort out your seasonal cravings with their wide variety of pumpkin-spiced baked goods, imported autumn treats, and festive comfort foods. So whether you’re up for making something entirely out of scratch or want a immediate fix – they’ve got you covered.
Where: Multiple locations and online
Contact: @spinneysuae
Black Sheep Coffee
This London born Dubai resident has got the whole Autumn menu down to a T. This is where you should be heading for all your pumpkin cravings. From iced pumpkin spice matcha lattes to salted caramel macadamia hojicha latte – they’ve got it all. Blending in a classic flavours with seasonal favourites, Black Sheep Cafe is where you’ll want to be this fall.
Where: Multiple locations: Dubai Mall; Business Bay; Boulevard Plaza Towers
Contact: @blacksheepcoffee.uae
Bishette Bakery
Tucked in a quiet neighbourhoods of Mirdif, Bishette Bakery is one coffee shop that definitely needs to go on your bucket list for the season. Decked in soft pink interiors and French inspired accents, Bishette is doing more than just traditional PSL’s they’re getting into the whole whimsy maxxing trend where you can also paint your very own pumpkin. This spot is now at the very top of our bucket list for sure.
Where: Bishette Bakery, Mirdif
Contact: @bishettebakery
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