Beat the Dubai Heat: Best Summer Drinks to Order at Home

Jul 23, 2026

Not long ago, I wrote you a whole guide on making the most of summer: the beach clubs Dubai has on deal, the Dubai pool day offers, the reasons to actually get out there and enjoy the season. And I stand by every word, habibi.

But some days, the heat just wins. You know, the kind of afternoon where stepping outside feels like walking into a hairdryer, and the only sensible plan is to stay in, crank the AC, and pour yourself something cold and delicious. The great outdoors can wait.

The good news is that the best summer drinks don't require a fancy bar or a cocktail-making degree, just a few good bottles, plenty of ice, and a fridge doing its job. So here's your guide to the most refreshing drinks to see you through the season, all available to order straight to your door. Let's get pouring.

Refreshing Drinks: Chilled Whites

On a scorching day, nothing resets the system quite like a cold glass of white wine. Light and crisp, these are the summer beverages you'll reach for again and again.

For something fresh and easy-going, Viña Sol is a Spanish classic, bright and zesty.

Ventiterre Chardonnay is aromatic and approachable, lovely over a long lunch, and for something a little different, the Forbidden Grüner Veltliner by Laurenz V is crisp, peppery, and genuinely exciting. That’s the bottle to open when you want to impress someone who thinks they've tried everything.

The rule with all of these, habibi? Serve them properly cold. A lukewarm white is a wasted white.

A Little Pink, A Lot of Nice

No summer drinks session is complete without rosé. Minuty Prestige Rosé is a gorgeous place to start. A beautiful Provence rosé, pale, dry, and incredibly chic, it's the kind of bottle that makes an ordinary Tuesday feel like a holiday. Serve it well chilled, ideally somewhere with a view, even if that view is just your living room and a very good AC unit.

Bubbles Make Everything Better

There's something about a glass of something sparkling that instantly lifts the mood, no special occasion required.

For easy, everyday fizz, Zonin Prosecco and Martini Prosecco are both crisp and super versatile, brilliant on their own or as the base for a spritz (much more on that in a moment).

If you're feeling a little fancier, Gérard Bertrand French Cancan Brut is an organic sparkling wine with real elegance, the bottle for when the evening calls for a touch of glamour.

Aperol Spritz & Campari Spritz

The undisputed king of summer and the one everyone pictures, the Aperol Spritz has taken over the world, and for good reason. Bittersweet, bright, and impossibly refreshing, it's also gloriously simple to make: the Aperol Spritz recipe is properly easy-peasy, no lemon-squeezy required. And for the days the mood calls for something bolder, just follow the same recipe and swap the Aperol for Campari. One small switch, and you've got yourself the Campari Spritz, a deliciously refreshing drink with real character.

90ml Zonin Prosecco

60ml Aperol (or Campari, for the bolder version)

30ml soda water

A slice of orange

St-Germain Spritz

Delicate, floral, and elegant, this is the spritz for a warm evening when you want something a little softer. It's also a Hugo Spritz waiting to happen: add a fresh mint sprig, and habibi, you've got yourself a Hugo Spritz!