If you thought your morning coffee routine had officially peaked, Nukhba Cafe in Mirdif is about to change your mind. The cafe has just launched the UAE's first coffee-in-a-donut experience — a concept they are calling the Dofee. At AED 28, it is the kind of thing you hear about once and immediately start planning a trip for.
What Exactly Is a Coffee-In-A-Donut?
The Dofee is a freshly prepared donut specifically designed to hold your coffee, making the whole thing one single, handheld treat. You sip and bite through it at the same time. No separate cup, no lid, no sleeve — just one item you eat your way through from start to finish.
The name is a mashup of donut and coffee, which is clean and self-explanatory. What is more interesting is that no cafe in the UAE had introduced a coffee-in-a-donut format until Nukhba Cafe put it on the menu. Whether that says something about the boldness of the concept or the courage it takes to execute it properly, the result is the same: it exists now, and people are already talking about it.
Where to Get the Dofee in Dubai
Nukhba Cafe is located in Mirdif at Dubai Signature, and the Dofee is live on the menu right now. The AED 28 price point makes it easy to justify, whether you are making a proper food run or just passing through the neighborhood with time to stop.
The cafe also carries a full menu of specialty coffees, cold drinks, and desserts, so there is plenty to explore once you have gotten past the donut cup. That said, the coffee-in-a-donut is the clear reason to show up — at least on the first visit.
Why Dubai's Cafe Scene Needed This
Novelty concepts in Dubai's food and beverage space are not hard to find. What is harder to find is a novelty concept that works as actual food. The Dofee is not a photo moment with an asterisk — it is a genuinely functional format, something you hold, eat, and drink without managing multiple items at once.
For a city that appreciates both aesthetic and practicality, a coffee-in-a-donut is a smart play. Mirdif has also quietly grown into one of Dubai's strongest neighborhoods for local cafe culture, and Nukhba Cafe is now one of the more compelling reasons to make the trip out there.
What to Expect on Your First Visit
The Dofee is made to order, so it comes fresh each time. Budget AED 28 for the coffee-in-a-donut itself. If you want to extend the visit, the specialty coffee menu and dessert options give you plenty of reasons to stay. The cold drinks menu is worth checking too, especially if you are going mid-afternoon.
Follow Nukhba Cafe on Instagram at [@nukhba.cafe]( for the latest menu updates.
The Bottom Line
The UAE's first coffee-in-a-donut is in Mirdif, it costs AED 28, and it is fully worth the detour. Nukhba Cafe took a concept that sounds like a novelty gimmick and made it a legitimate reason to reroute your entire morning — and that counts for a lot in a city where the cafe options are already very good.
Nukhba Cafe - Location: Mirdif, Dubai Signature - Item: Dofee (coffee-in-a-donut) - Price: AED 28
