Updated 28th September 2024
Let’s face it, there are very few people on this planet who haven’t heard of Dubai or have an opinion about the desert wonderland that has fast become a playground for digital nomads and the super-wealthy.
Dubai is a popular city for those who want to take advantage of the significant tax benefits and a luxury environment in which to spend all that tax-free money!
Dubai is the most populous city in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and is the capital of the Emirate of Dubai. The capital of the United Arab Emirates is Abu Dhabi. The total population of the UAE is around 10 million.
Dubai has a population of just over 3 million in 2024 and around 80% of the Dubai population is made up of foreign nationals. In contrast, the population of Dubai was just 20,000 in 1950!
When we think about Dubai, we think of oil and all the riches that come with it.
An interesting fact is that oil revenues now account for just 1% of GDP in Dubai compared to 50% in the past. Dubai has successfully diversified and reinvented itself as a popular tourist destination, digital nomad hub, international business city and home to a growing population of wealthy expats.
Our focus in this guide is on the digital nomads and entrepreneurs still on the hustle and looking for interesting and inspiring cafes to rock up with their laptops and get some work done.
If you are in Dubai and looking for nice cafes to work from with free wifi you have come to the right place. Check out our guide to some of the best work cafes in Dubai below.
If you have any suggestions or have experiences with any of the cafes to work in our Dubai list please contact us or leave a comment at the bottom of this page. We would love to hear about your experiences as a digital nomad in Dubai.