6 New Summer Drinks to Try in Dubai

Dubai’s summer calls for refreshing sips, and this season’s drink scene is all about bold flavours, wellness-focused blends and creative twists. From UAE-born gut-friendly sodas to viral coffee trends, these are the drinks worth adding to your summer rotation.

HalaPop: The UAE’s First Prebiotic Soda

Born in Dubai, HalaPop is redefining the soda category with a gut-friendly twist. Created by entrepreneurs Karim Jalloul and Walid Antabli, the UAE’s first prebiotic soda combines nostalgic soda flavours with wellness benefits — offering a refreshing alternative with no added sugar, only 29 calories and 6g of prebiotic fibre per can.

Available in five flavours including Pomegranate Hibiscus, Strawberry Vanilla, Tangerine, Ginger Lemon and Cherry Cola, it’s the perfect guilt-free summer sip.

Available at: Amazon UAE, Noon, Careem, Talabat, Calo, Joga, Fit Republik and selected retailers.

Price: Under AED 10 per can

Website: HalaPop

Coffee Planet’s Ube Series Brings the Viral Purple Trend to the UAE

Ube lovers, your next coffee stop is sorted. UAE-grown coffee brand Coffee Planet has launched its limited-edition Ube Series, bringing the globally loved purple yam flavour to three summer-ready drinks. The collection includes the creamy Ube Matcha, indulgent Ube Latte, and refreshing Ube Frappé — combining coffee culture with one of the season’s biggest flavour trends.

Available at: All Coffee Planet UAE outlets, including Dubai Hills Mall, JVC Circle Mall, Foundry Downtown and Fountain Views, plus Careem, Keeta, Deliveroo, Noon and Talabat.

Price: From AED 31

Availability: June and July

Website: Coffee Planet

Newly opened Black Sheep Coffee

Speciality coffee brand Black Sheep Coffee has expanded its Dubai footprint with a new café in Business Bay. Known for its bold Robusta blends and energetic café atmosphere, the brand offers a modern coffee experience for those looking beyond the usual cup.

Whether it’s your morning caffeine fix or an afternoon coffee break, the new location brings quality brews and a fresh café vibe to one of Dubai’s busiest neighbourhoods.

Location: Peninsula 3, Retail 1, Business Bay, Dubai

Website: Black Sheep Coffee

Nespresso’s New Iced Coffee Collection

Summer coffee gets a refreshing upgrade with Nespresso UAE’s latest iced coffee collection. Inspired by the carefree energy of summer, the range features three seasonal flavours designed for chilled coffee moments at home.

Highlights include Yuzu Vanilla Over Ice, French Lavender and Vanilla Decaffeinato, and the returning favourite Coconut Vanilla Over Ice — perfect for creating café-style iced coffees all season long.

Available at: Nespresso UAE boutiques and online

Prices: From AED 55 per sleeve.

Website: Nespresso 

Saba Plant-Based’s Probiotic Drinks for a Healthier Summer

For those looking to add more wellness to their daily routine, UAE-based Saba Plant-Based offers a range of probiotic drinks designed to support gut health while staying refreshing.

The collection includes the newly launched Water Kefir in flavours like Blue Spirulina & Lemon Mint and Dragon Fruit, Strawberry & Lemon, alongside plant-based kefir, organic kombucha and apple cider vinegar shots.

Made with organic ingredients and live cultures, these drinks are an easy summer addition for anyone looking for healthier alternatives.

Available at: Saba Plant-Based online, Kibsons, Spinneys and Waitrose

Price: F rom AED 95 per pack

Website: Saba Plant-Based

Caffeine&Culture’s Summer V60 Collection

Emirati-founded roastery Caffeine&Culture has launched a limited-edition Summer V60 Collection featuring four distinctive flavours: Watermelon, Peach Colombia, Lychee and Tobacco. Brewed over ice using the V60 pour-over method, each coffee is created through a co-fermentation process with no added syrups or artificial flavourings.

Available: Caffeine&Culture, In Design, Dubai Design District

Price: AED 40

Website: Caffeine&Culture