Cracking coffee in the UAE: Get your hands on the social media sensation

Sip your way through the viral beverages in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and the Northern Emirates.

The latest coffee craze taking social media by storm is the cracking coffee. This visually appealing drink features a coffee-based beverage encased in a chocolate shell. The fun comes from the satisfying crack when squeezing the beverage and breaking the shell open.

While the trend traces its roots to South Korea, cafés around the world are offering their own versions. So, if you’re looking for a unique and TikTok-worthy coffee experience, here’s how to get your hands on the viral cracking coffee in the UAE.

Elsewhere in Khorfakkan

With its stunning beaches and historical charm, Khorfakkan might not be the first place that comes to mind for trendy coffee. Located in the Banks Building in Hayawa 4, Elsewhere has transformed its cool café into Khorfakkan International Airport. The space features check-in counters and luggage carousels. Once visitors have “checked in” for their flight to Mars, they are in for a cracking experience. The delicious drinks combine cool, creamy coffee with a rich chocolate shell, creating a delightful textural contrast.

Feather Cafe in Fujairah

Fujairah’s Feather Coffee might not be on the viral cracking coffee map yet, but it has recently introduced the social media trend to its offering of artisanal coffee creations. Renowned for its focus on unique flavour profiles, the anticipation of cracking the chocolate shell to discover the warm, comforting coffee within is a winning combination of Feather Coffee’s signature touch with the latest trend.

Kawfee in Sharjah

If you’re looking for a viral coffee fix, head to Kawfee in Sharjah. With locations in Buhais Geology Park and Muwaileh Commercial this specialty coffee shop boasts its own take on the internet-famous cracking coffee. Grab an Iced Mocha or White Choco Matcha encased in a tempting chocolate shell, and ditch the usual cuppa to embrace the satisfying “crack.” Kawfee’s viral coffee creation is definitely worth the short trip from Dubai. Cracking coffee is essential. Pronouncing Kawfee in a Boston accent is optional. 

Konafa Coffee in Ras Al Khaimah

Boasting several locations throughout the Northern Emirates, including Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah, Konafa Coffee has a reputation for innovative beverages. Known for its unique twists on classic drinks, their cracking Spanish latte is a rich and creamy concoction.

Logout in Dubai

Dubai’s got the cure for your FOMO when it comes to the viral cracking coffee craze. Logout Cafe, located in Al Safa is serving up their own version of this social media sensation. Logout’s “Crispy Chocolate” creation features your coffee of choice – perhaps a classic iced latte or a trendy oat milk cappuccino – encased in a tempting chocolate shell. The joy comes in capturing that epic crack for your online followers.

Obeli in Dubai

Known for its sleek ambience and focus on quality coffee, Obeli is the latest sport to serve the viral cracking coffee in the UAE. The contemporary café is causing quite a stir with its take on cracking coffee, which lines the cup with a layer of chocolate that gives way to reveal the aromatic coffee while creating a dramatic contrast of textures and flavours.

Together in Abu Dhabi

Sun, sand, and… viral coffee? Together Yas Island could be your surprising source for the cracking coffee craze. The café has been posting a cracking version of its decadent caramel macchiato, encased in a smooth chocolate shell on its TikTok account. So why not have a cracking good time enjoying the island’s attractions before retreating to this cosy spot to experience the hottest coffee trend.