From a garden café full of flowers to a 5:30am specialty bar and a rooftop for match nights: the 10 Ajman cafés worth the drive, and what to order at each.
Ajman doesn't shout about its cafés, and that's exactly why they're worth finding. Away from Dubai's queues and prices, you'll find tiny specialty bars where the barista knows your order, an in house roastery, a bakery by the mosque and a café hidden among the flowers.
We picked these 10 from the places on TakeMeWhere, based on reviews, what regulars keep ordering and how they feel to sit in. Tap the bookmark on any card to save it for your next coffee run.
1. The Lavender Village: Coffee Among the Flowers
Part flower shop, part homeware boutique, part garden café, The Lavender Village is one of the prettiest places to drink a coffee in Ajman. You sit surrounded by plants and blooms, then browse the shop on the way out.
What to order: the cheesecake and the iced chocolate, the two things reviewers mention most.
A florist, homeware shop and garden café in one.
- Instagrammable
- Cozy
2. Vert Speciality Coffee: The Tiny Green Corner
Vert is small, friendly and has the kind of regulars who come every day. The baristas greet people by name, and the coffee is consistently good, whether it's an iced Americano, a V60 or a matcha.
What to order: the KitKat iced V60, the iced matcha latte and, whatever you do, the date cake.
Ajman's tiny green corner for serious coffee.
- Cozy
- Local favourite
3. Maillard Coffee & Roastery: Roasted In House
Named after the reaction that gives roasted coffee its flavour, Maillard roasts its own beans and opens early, with outdoor seating made for a slow morning. The menu mixes specialty classics with local touches.
What to order: the Spanish cortado or dirty espresso, a roselle drink, the matcha, Emirati asida and the pecan pudding.
4. BKD. by Gemini: Breakfast by the Mosque
A calm bakery café on Al Safia Walk, with outdoor tables looking out at the mosque. The counter is full of fresh pastries, and it opens from 6:30am, so it's an easy early-morning escape.
What to order: the Emirati croissant (sweet meets savoury), the cinnamon roll, the Maple Salted Latte or the Earl Grey matcha.
5. Ghaf Speciality Cafe: For Early Birds
Named after the UAE's national tree, Ghaf opens at 5:30am, one of the earliest specialty cafés in Ajman. It's cosy and quiet, good for a calm start or a laptop session.
What to order: ask the baristas about single-origin beans like Nicaragua, then add the avocado toast or a mango frappe.
6. IGNITE Specialty Coffee: Small Café, Big Coffee
IGNITE keeps the focus on the coffee itself. The interior is neat and calm, there's outdoor seating, and it's a favourite with coffee lovers who want quality without the hype.
What to order: any espresso-based drink; that's what it's known for.
7. Roots Cafe: Healthy Treats and Good Coffee
A small, cosy café in Al Hamidiya with famously kind staff. It's quiet enough to read or work, with comfy seats inside for summer and an outdoor area for cooler days.
What to order: the chia pudding, the coco box, coconut ice cream and the iced salted caramel latte.
8. Al Ghoroub Café: Late-Night Coffee Runs
Al Ghoroub means "the sunset", and this stylish Al Rashidiya café stays open until 2am. It has a calm, polished feel and one of the most creative drinks lists in Ajman.
What to order: the tiramisu latte, the hot pistachio coffee, an iced V60 or an açaí bowl.
Sunset inspired specialty coffee in Al Rashidiya.
- Instagrammable
- Open late
9. On The Dunes Specialty Coffee: Away From the Crowds
Out in quieter Al Helio, On The Dunes is spacious, peaceful and open until midnight. The baristas make your coffee exactly how you ask for it.
What to order: a flat white or Spanish latte, with something from the pastry counter.
A quiet coffee stop on the edge of the dunes.
- Quiet
- Open late
10. Alhan Cafe: Rooftop Nights and Match Screenings
The evening pick. Alhan is part café, part shisha lounge, with indoor, outdoor and rooftop seating, and it's a go-to for watching football with friends. It's spotless, and plenty of locals call it the best café in Ajman.
What to order: Moroccan tea and shisha, or the Jordanian mansaf if you're hungry.
Ajman's favourite rooftop for shisha, match nights and mansaf.
- Open late
- Friends hangout
More Ajman Cafés Worth a Visit
- Saddle Cafe Ajman: the Ajman branch of the Dubai favourite, with mango matcha, açaí and a drive-thru, open late.
- KOUB: a specialty coffee bar right next to Ajman Museum, perfect before or after a walk around the heritage district.
- Brewly Coffee Spot: a small Al Jurf spot known for its seasonal drinks and desserts.
Tips for Your Ajman Café Trip
- Check the hours: each card above shows today's opening hours. Times can change, especially in Ramadan.
- Go early or late: the specialty bars are calmest in the morning, while the late-night cafés come alive after 9pm.
- Café-hop: Vert, IGNITE and Ghaf are all in Al Jerf, and Maillard and Roots are both in Al Hamidiya, so you can easily try two in one trip.
- Parking: most of these cafés have parking nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best café in Ajman?
It depends on what you want. For the setting, The Lavender Village; for specialty coffee, Vert or Maillard; for a late night out, Alhan Cafe or Al Ghoroub Café.
Which cafés in Ajman open early?
Ghaf Speciality Cafe opens at 5:30am and BKD. by Gemini from 6:30am. Maillard also opens early. Check each card for today's hours.
Which cafés in Ajman are open late?
Al Ghoroub Café is open until 2am, and On The Dunes until midnight. Alhan Cafe is a popular evening spot too.
Are Ajman cafés good for working on a laptop?
Yes. Ghaf, Roots and IGNITE are calm and quiet, which makes them good for a short work session.
Your Next Coffee Is in Ajman
Skip the Dubai queues this weekend. Pick two cafés from the list, save them on TakeMeWhere, and make a morning of it.
