{"id":5783,"date":"2025-12-20T09:00:44","date_gmt":"2025-12-20T09:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.secretfoodtours.com\/blog\/?p=5783"},"modified":"2025-12-05T11:52:34","modified_gmt":"2025-12-05T11:52:34","slug":"best-desserts-in-dubai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.secretfoodtours.com\/blog\/best-desserts-in-dubai\/","title":{"rendered":"Where to find the best desserts in Dubai"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.secretfoodtours.com\/dubai\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dubai<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a city that doesn\u2019t do anything halfway; least of all dessert. From gold-dusted pastries and Michelin-starred confections to inventive Arabian sweets and cult-favourite ice creams, the city has become a veritable playground for sugar lovers. Whether you\u2019re inclined to wander through souks or indulge in fine dining high above the skyline, Dubai delivers indulgence at every turn. Here\u2019s where to find the very best desserts in Dubai.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>1. Arabian sweets: traditional treats with a modern touch<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dubai\u2019s dessert culture is deeply rooted in Middle Eastern flavours: think saffron, pistachio, rose, dates and cardamom. For a taste of the classics, head to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Al Samadi Sweets (Deira): <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A long-standing institution offering impeccable <\/span><b>kunafa<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>baklava<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>maamoul<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and rose-scented pastries. Locals swear by their cheese kunafa for good reason.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Feras Sweets: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Known citywide for its syrupy, stretchy <\/span><b>kunafa nabulsieh<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, made fresh to order and best enjoyed warm.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Loqma (various locations): <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try the Gulf\u2019s favourite snack, <\/span><b>luqaimat<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014fried dough balls drizzled with date syrup or saffron-infused honey.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>2. Luxury &amp; fine-dining desserts<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dubai\u2019s upscale dining scene takes dessert to theatrical heights.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Tresind Studio: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Michelin-starred gem where desserts arrive as art installations. Expect Indian-inspired flavours with avant-garde flair.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Ossiano (Atlantis, The Palm): <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dine under the aquarium and finish with some of the most intricate plated desserts in the city, often built around seafood-adjacent ingredients like sea salt, citrus and botanicals.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Bulgari Il Ristorante \u2013 Niko Romito: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minimalist Italian luxury meets pitch-perfect classics. Try the tiramisu or semifreddo.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>3. Trendy caf\u00e9s &amp; pastry hotspots<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dubai\u2019s caf\u00e9 culture has exploded, bringing with it a wave of inventive pastries and desserts. Notable venues include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Somewhere (Dubai Mall &amp; City Walk): <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Famous for its lavender milk cakes and Middle Eastern fusion desserts.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Brix Desserts (Jumeirah): <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Founded by the team behind 3Fils, this dessert-only restaurant offers tasting menus that redefine what sweets can be.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Hummingbird Bakery (City Walk, Mall of the Emirates): <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">American-style cupcakes, brownies and pies that are perpetually popular.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Bageri Form (Dubai Design District): <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arguably the best <\/span><b>cardamom bun<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the city, plus exceptional croissants.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>4. Ice cream\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From artisanal scoops to decadent gelato, Dubai has it all. Make sure to check out:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Scoopi Caf\u00e9: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Home to the famously extravagant Black Diamond ice cream, topped with edible gold and made with premium vanilla beans.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Amorino (various locations): <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flower-shaped gelato cones and rich flavours like pistachio, hazelnut and mango.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Canvas Gelato (Jumeirah): <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Small-batch, chef-driven flavours with seasonal twists.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>5. Instagram-worthy indulgence<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Culinary theatre is part of the fun in Dubai, and some places practically demand to be photographed:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Candylicious (Dubai Mall): <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A wonderland of sweets, desserts and over-the-top creations perfect for families.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>% Arabica: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While best known for coffee, their <\/span><b>soft serve<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; light, velvety, mildly sweet &#8211; is a social-media favourite.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Brunch &amp; Cake: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Their desserts are famously dramatic: think towering pancakes, loaded cheesecakes and colourful tarts.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>6. Hidden gems for dessert connoisseurs<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These spots fly slightly under the radar but deliver unforgettable flavour:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Mamara: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A cosy caf\u00e9 offering superb Turkish desserts, especially <\/span><b>katmer<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>trilece<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>The Choco Monarch: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For pure chocolate decadence, including crepes, molten cakes and waffle towers.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>MELT Middle East: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A cult favourite for brownies, cookies and molten skillets.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dubai\u2019s dessert scene is as diverse and ambitious as the city itself. You\u2019ll find something to satisfy every sweet tooth <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.secretfoodtours.com\/dubai\/food-tours-dubai\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">when you\u2019re in town<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, from traditional <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">kunafa<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to avant-garde pastry art and towering caf\u00e9 creations. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bon app\u00e9tit!<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dubai is a city that doesn\u2019t do anything halfway; least of all dessert. 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