Coffee & tea

Coffee and tea in the United Arab Emirates

Updated 4 November 2026

Coffee and tea in the United Arab Emirates cost from about AED 18 for a pack of loose tea and about AED 60 for 250 g of premium coffee beans, with gift tins near AED 100. These are approximate prices from sellers' websites in November 2026. For the roast, quantity and delivery city you want, a request on BlaBlaPrice gets current offers.

Import rules for coffee

The snippets we found say that all coffee entering the UAE must comply with Dubai Municipality import regulations, and that each shipment must be accompanied by a certificate of origin. If you buy a larger order of imported coffee or tea, ask the seller to show that certificate before you pay. A local seller who holds the paperwork can save you the checks at the border and the questions that follow.

Hot and cold seasons

Summers from May to September are very hot, so many people switch to iced coffee, cold brew and chilled tea. A cold brew maker is listed at about AED 134. Winters are mild from November to March, when hot drinks suit the cooler evenings best. Order a larger pack for summer if you drink a lot of cold coffee, and keep packs out of direct sun, because heat dulls the aroma of both coffee and tea.

Freshness, roast and pack size

Prices are per pack, so compare the price per 100 g rather than the sticker price. Ask for the roast date, since freshness changes the taste of beans. Coffee pods come in boxes, such as a 356 g pack, and tea comes in tins or sachets. State how many cups you drink each week so the seller can suggest the right size, and say whether you want whole beans or ground coffee.

Equipment and warranty

Brewing equipment costs more: a pour-over dripper is listed at about AED 478, a single-serve coffee machine at about AED 1,046 and a French press from about AED 115. One equipment seller in the results gives a one-year warranty from the date of sale, so ask for the warranty in writing before you order.

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