When traveling to the UAE, you are at the center of fashion and luxury blended with modern architecture. You will undoubtedly be mesmerized by the handpicked pieces that are studded throughout the city. In recent years, we have witnessed the massive growth of social media. Instagram, the popular photo-sharing app, has over 120 million users. Understanding that social media is here to stay, restaurants and cafes have taken a new turn in styling their eateries. Presently, UAE is packed with shops that appeal to the Instagram crowd. Apart from serving hot coffee, countless cafes act as ‘instagrammable spots.’ Aesthetic interiors, well-designed meals, and good lighting are the ingredients for the perfect Instagram café. When staying at The ACT Hotel, you are at the epicenter of exciting cafes.
Whether you are looking for the perfect photo to fit your Instagram theme or just strolling through to find good found, here are the top four picks that are a feast to the eyes and mouth!
1. Amongst Few
The homegrown streetwear brand that started with apparel has now branched into the food industry. Amongst Few, is the perfect combination of the industrial and organic interior. Extending the famous brand aesthetics, the café features cement and breeze block walls, counters, and floors, as well as a steel and natural wood wrapped interior beneath a raw and exposed ceiling with visual arts. With a DJ booth and quaint outdoor area, customers often forget they are inside a mall.
Estimated time from The ACT Hotel to Amongst Few (By car): 29 minutes.
2. Arrows & Sparrows
Tucked away in The Greens, Arrows & Sparrows remove you from the hustle and bustle of the city. With simple interiors and healthy meals, the café aims to inspire and enlighten you. Rustic interiors, dotted with greenery and terrariums, this café is the dream of any Instagram user. Famous for its unique creation of tasty but healthy meals, Arrows and Sparrows are now the favorites of young customers. The kid’s meal has countless meals to satisfy their tiny taste buds. With the ‘kids eat free’ promotion currently valid on weekdays, from 2 pm to 7 pm, you are sure to save.
Estimated time from The ACT Hotel to Arrows & Sparrows (By car): 42 minutes.
3. Depresso
Known for its sheer Instagrammability, Depresso, meaning ‘the feeling you get when you run out of coffee,’ is anything but gloomy. Hidden away in Umm Suqeim, Depresso is a tiny café fitted with cute interiors. The coffee shop became an overnight sensation due to its rare style of coffee topped with mini donuts. Depresso carries a wide range of coffee selection from the basics like Americano, Flat White to more creative drinks like Pink Choco and Cereal Latte. This place is a must-visit for adventurous coffee connoisseurs.
Estimated time from The ACT Hotel to Depresso (By car): 37 minutes.
4. Tania’s Teahouse
Rewarded the 7th Most Instagrammable Cafes in the World, Tania’s Teahouse is an Instagram addict’s dream. Space is decked with Millennial pink, copper wire chairs, motivational quotes, scattered green plants, a stunning spiral staircase, and picturesque food. Boasting an extensive selection of tea from herbal, iced, and green, you will find a drink meant for you. The designer logo lattes, Mermaid Toasts, The Chia Later Pudding are some of the highlights from this beautiful café.
Estimated time from The ACT Hotel to Tania’s Teahouse (By car): 35 minutes.
After checking in at The ACT Hotel, head down to these amazing spots. We hope you have a great time and click amazing pictures for your feed.
