From family-run concepts rooted in heritage to cult-favourite cafés redefining pastry culture, these are the local names to know
In a city where small businesses thrive, Dubai’s homegrown bakeries truly deserve the spotlight. Built on passion, personality and seriously good baking, these concepts champion craft over hype, turning simple ingredients into something worth seeking out.
Here are 9 brilliant homegrown bakeries in Dubai to discover.
Alica Bakery
Alica Bakery is a charming neighbourhood spot that’s quickly earned a loyal following thanks to its freshly baked pastries and beautifully crafted desserts. The bright, airy space is perfect for slow mornings, while the menu brings together buttery croissants, artisanal breads and perfectly balanced coffees.
Where: Port de La Mer
Visit: @alicabakery
Three by Eva
A love letter to Levantine heritage, Three by Eva is a family-run concept blending Jordanian tradition with modern flair. Set in a charming Jumeirah villa, it’s famed for its slow-fermented sourdough, mezze-style plates and signature feta brûlée. Founded by a mother-and-daughters trio, every dish is rooted in storytelling, simplicity and soulful, home-style cooking.
Where: Jumeirah
Visit: @threebyeva
bkry
A newer addition to Alserkal’s ever-impressive independent cafe scene, bkry has become one of the most talked-about cafes in the city. Here, everything is made in-house, from the butter to the flour – all of their ingredients are either homemade or locally sourced. Order the cheese croissant or the almond croissant and thank us later.
Where: Alserkal Avenue, Al Quoz
Visit: @bkry.space
Crave Bakehouse
This small batch bakehouse is one of Dubai’s best homegrown hidden gems when it comes to the city’s burgeoning baking scene. Passionate baker and founder Riad Dibajeh packs passion, personality and flavour into every creation, which ranges from creamy cheesecakes to generous sharing portions of tiramisu. Order online or find them in Marjan, Al Barari – and keep an eye out for their interactive workshops, where you can learn to make your own creations to take home.
Where: Al Barari
Visit: @cravebakehouse.ae
Birch Bakery
Hidden, unassuming, but serving so much flavour – this hole-in-the-wall bakery located in Al Quoz produces some of Dubai’s tastiest sourdough, pastries, and the infamous roast beef sando. Head over for a coffee and a breather.
Where: Al Quoz
Visit: @birch.bakery
OMA
This born-in-Dubai bakery has heartwarming homegrown origins, when founder Rahul left his life in engineering to turn his passion for baking into a business. Available via all your favourite delivery platforms – as well as at Mirdif’s Neighbourhood Food Hall, you can order everything from sharing tins of dream cake and tiramisu, to freshly baked cookies in a whole host of creative flavours.
Where: Neighbourhood Food Hall Mirdif and via delivery
Visit: @taste.oma
Milk Bakery
At this cosy neighbourhood bakehouse, you can expect everything from artisanal sourdough to flaky viennoiserie and indulgent milk cakes served in a minimalist, Scandinavian-inspired space. With a strong coffee game and a loyal following, it’s the kind of place you pop into for one thing and leave with three.
Where: Wasl 51, Al Wasl Road
Visit: @milkbakery.ae
Bageri Form
Scandinavian baking takes centre stage at Bageri Form, a stylish cafe known for its clean design and seriously good pastries. Think cardamom buns, flaky croissants and delicate cakes, all baked in-house, served in a calm, minimalist setting that feels straight out of Copenhagen.
Where: Dubai Design District
Visit: @bageriform
Juntas
This little Portuguese bakery is where you need to be to get some knockout sourdough pastries in Dubai, free from yeast, preservatives and synthetics. Inspired by the calm and connection of the countryside, this is an intimate space, rooted in community.
Where: Al Mizhar
Visit: @livejuntas
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