If you’re into food trends, you’ve probably noticed the vibrant purple hue popping up in drinks on social media. It’s not blueberry, it’s ube, and if you haven’t tried it yet, you’re in luck! Dubai’s cafes are obsessed with this trend, making everything from ube lattes to delicious desserts. Ready to dive into the purple trend? Here’s what you need to know.

What is Ube?

Ube, or purple yam, is a root vegetable from the Philippines, often used in local desserts. If you’re wondering what ube tastes like, it’s generally described as sweet and earthy with vanilla notes, nutty undertones, and a hint of coconut. Some even compare it to a roasty, chestnut-like flavor. Since taste can differ from person to person, the best way to know is to try it for yourself!

Here are the best spots in the city to try the purple drinks and snap some Insta-worthy pics!

Best Spots with Ube Lattes, Drinks, and Desserts in Dubai

June & Co. Bake Shop
If you’re craving a cozy spot to enjoy a freshly baked dessert paired with an ube latte, head to June & Co. Bake Shop. Try their ube latte alongside lemon cake, fruit tarts, or banana pecan bread for the ultimate indulgence.

  • Location: Wasl Port Views, Al Mina

Brunch & Cake UAE
Brunch & Cake serves up a unique twist on ube with their Ube Coconut Cream, served right inside a coconut. They also offer hot and cold ube lattes, as well as the Instagram-famous Ube Iced Matcha, a layered matcha drink topped with velvety ube cream.

  • Locations: Wasl 51, Jumeirah Islands, City Centre Mirdif, Address Montgomerie, Palm Jumeirah Mall

Peet’s Coffee
For those who want to explore the ube trend even further, Peet’s Coffee has both drinks and desserts. Enjoy an Ube Latte or Ube Tiramisu, or try something different like their Iced Ube Matcha Latte. Don’t forget to check out their other unique drinks with lavender or pineapple!

  • Location: Various locations

TEN11
Abu Dhabi-born TEN11 offers a wide variety of ube drinks, including Lilac11, a creamy ube drink topped with whipped cream and marshmallows, and Purple Yam, a mix of coffee and ube that’s perfect for any coffee lover with a sweet tooth.

  • Locations: Dubai Mall, Expo City Dubai

Starbucks UAE
The popular chain is jumping on the ube trend with their Ube Vanilla Matcha Latte, which combines two fan favorites. If you’re craving something sweeter, try their Ube Vanilla Macchiato for a purple-packed pick-me-up.

Now you’re all set to dive into the purple yam craze! These cafes in Dubai are the perfect spots to experience the magic of ube in your drinks and desserts. Make sure to enjoy and capture those insta-worthy moments!

Trends come and go, but it’s not too late to check them out. Did you try to make the viral 2-ingredient yogurt cheesecake from Japan? It’s simple, delicious, and totally worth the hype.