From indulgent desserts to limited-edition treats, here are the best ways to celebrate World Chocolate Day in Dubai

World Chocolate Day is the perfect excuse to indulge, and across Dubai, restaurants and cafés are serving everything from rich mousses and molten fondants to one-day-only chocolate creations. Whether you’re after a quick sweet fix or a full dessert stop…

Here are 12 delicious ways to celebrate World Chocolate Day in Dubai

Jun’s

 

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Treat yourself to Jun’s new Little Cakes, bite-sized versions of its popular Kelvin Cakes. Two new flavours are introduced every weekend, making them the perfect excuse to indulge. It’s available at the restaurant or via delivery through Liu by Jun’s on Deliveroo and costs Dhs50.

Where: Jun’s, Downtown Dubai, Dubai
When: Daily
Cost: AED 50
Contact: 04 457 6035/WhatsApp 050 938 9099, @junsdubai

Sirene by Gaia

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Perfect for sharing (or not…), Sirene by Gaia’s Chocolate Mousse is a rich, velvety dessert designed for three. Finished with cocoa powder and roasted hazelnuts, it’s an indulgent way to end any meal. It’s Dhs140.

Where: Sirene Beach by GAIA, J1 Beach, Dubai
When: Open daily, from 10am to 1am
Cost: Dhs140
Contact: 04 834 0303, @sirene_dxb

La Maison Ani

If you’re a fan of La Maison Ani, you would have most likely tried Chef Izu Ani’s Mousse au Chocolat. If you haven’t, make a mental note to try it the next time you dine at the restaurant. However, should you wish to celebrate at home, try the handmade chocolate bar. There are three distinct flavours available: hazelnut and sea salt caramel, pistachio kunafa and almond nougat. The bars are available for takeaway for Dhs120.

Where: Dubai Mall, Downtown Dubai, Dubai
Cost: Chocolate bars for Dhs120
Contact: 04 456 1989, @lamaisonanidubai

FIX Dessert Chocolatier

 

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FIX Dessert Chocolatier is celebrating World Chocolate Day on July 7 with a limited-edition CHOCuterie Board. Shaped in the brand’s logo and made from solid walnut, it’s designed for sharing FIX favourites like knafeh minis, pretzel bites and pecan drizzles. It’s priced at Dhs315.95, and… if you want one, don’t wait too long to order because just 70 pieces will drop on Careem at 2pm across Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

Order online on Careem.

Amorino

 

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This authentic Italian gelato spot in Souk Madinat Jumeirah is serving up a pretty chocolate gelato rose in a cone for just Dhs24. It almost looks too pretty to eat… almost. If you visit the store on July 7 and order your favourite gelato cup or cone, you will receive a complimentary Gianduiotto chocolate.

Where: Souk Madinat Jumeirah, Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai
Contact: 056 866 8805, @amorinouae

Ninna Homemade Bakery & Cafe (JBR)

Be instantly transported to Argentina with a mini chocolate and dulce de leche alfajor. It combines crumbly shortbread, gooey caramel and a smooth chocolate shell, and it’s all yours for Dhs12.

Where: Souk Madinat Jumeirah, Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai
Cost: Dhs12 per piece
Contact: @ninna.dubai

*Spoon, snap, repeat: top Instagrammable desserts in Dubai*

Mondoux

Indulge in a chocolate fondue set for two with choices of milk, white or dark chocolate, served with fresh fruit, homemade brownies and nuts for just Dhs49.

Where: Marsa Dubai, Bluewaters Island, Dubai
Cost: Dhs49
Contact: @mondoux_dubai

The Guild

The Guild World Chocolate Day in Dubai

The Guild in DIFC is celebrating International Chocolate Day with a special one-day-only dessert menu. Expect four indulgent creations, including signature chocolate mousse, hot chocolate cookie, le grand chocolate soufflé and pain brûlé au chocolat, each priced at Dhs65. Reserve here.

Where: The Guild, ICD Brookfield Place, DIFC
When: July 7, 3pm to 5pm
Cost: Dhs65 per dessert
Contact: theguilddubai.com

The Sum of Us

The Sum of Us - World Chocolate Day Dubai

The Sum of Us has introduced Liv’s Chocolate Mousse, made with Dominican Republic chocolate, olive oil, sea salt and freeze-dried raspberries. A rich yet balanced dessert with a bright finish, it’s an easy win for chocolate lovers.

Where: Ground Floor, Burj Al Salam, 6th Street, Trade Centre, Dubai
Cost: Dhs42
Contact: @thesumofus

Byron Bathers

Byron Bathers

Byron Bathers serves a generous chocolate dessert, warm with a molten centre, vanilla ice cream and a dusting of icing sugar. It’s the kind of indulgence made for sharing, though you may not want to.

Where: Al Manhal Building, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
Cost: Dhs55
Contact: @byronbathersclub

The H Dubai

For one day only, The Gallery at The H Dubai has unveiled a hot chocolate and pastry pairing experience, featuring tableside chocolate raclette over freshly baked pastries, handcrafted choco bombs that melt into rich cocoa, and signature hot chocolates topped with overflowing whipped cream.

Novikov - world chocolate day dubai

Where: Novikov Café, Fashion Avenue, Dubai Mall, Downtown Dubai, Dubai
When: July 7 
Contact: 056 686 3144, @novikovcafedubai

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