Cafes have come a long way from the traditional Arabic ghahwa. As more cafes dot the Middle East landscape, coffee drinkers find ways to prolong their stay in the new-age social networking ground.
Coffee is definitely a big draw, but the lure of a sinfully rich chocolate doughnut, a comforting piece of apple pie or a blueberry muffin is no less attractive.
The idea that a cigarette and a cup of coffee go hand in hand may soon be outdated in the UAE as a ban on smoking is being gradually introduced in all public places, including cafes.
