Sweet Splendor: Discovering Dubai’s Best Chocolate Stores
Did you know that the world consumed around 7.5 million tons of chocolate in 2023 alone? That’s got to keep Willy Wonka busy!
Fortunately, Dubai has a chocolate store catering to various preferences, from classic milk chocolate to sophisticated praline.
If you’re ready for a sugar high, let’s go chocolate shopping below, shall we?
Al Nassma
Website: http://www.al-nasma.com/
Address: 12 39 Street – Deira – Dubai – United Arab Emirates
Contact details: +971 55 538 4322
Operating hours: 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Price: AED 34.89 per bar
Al Nassma, the home of the world’s first camel milk chocolate and one of Dubai’s best, has been crafting chocolate delights since 2008.
Because of its healthy goodness, word spread quickly across the world, and now you can already buy Al Nassma chocolate on almost every continent!
And get this: Al Nassma doesn’t just buy camel milk; they have their own Camelicous Farm in Umm Nahad, with over 3,000 camels strutting around.
Here’s the scoop on how they craft their chocolate: each bar of their whole camel milk chocolate uses about 150 ml of fresh camel milk. They freeze-dry it, hop on a plane to Austria, and that’s where the chocolatey wonders happen.
For easy reference, All Nassma sells 70-gram camel milk chocolate bars in these varieties:
- Whole milk, nuts and cocoa (70% dark)
- Macadamia, oranges, and dates
- Arabia (mixed with Arabian spices like cinnamon and cardamom)
- Camel caravan with macadamia, nut and honey cream filling
- Camel-shaped milk chocolates
- Hollow camel figures and pralines
Pro tip:
If you’re buying camel milk chocolate as a souvenir from Al Nassma, choose the camel-shaped gift box or the hollow camel-shaped milk chocolate to symbolize your trip to Dubai.
Don’t know what flavor to choose? Why not try the Arabia variety for a true taste of Middle Eastern flavors?
Laderach Chocolatier
Website: https://laderach.ae/
Address: LG Floor – The Dubai Mall – Downtown Dubai – Dubai – United Arab Emirates
Contact details: +971 4 334 4000
Operating hours: 10:00 AM to 12:00 AM
Price: AED 215 for a 350g sampler boat
Laderach Chocolatier is a world-renowned Swiss chocolate company famous for its handcrafted creations that are named some of Dubai’s best chocolates.
Since 1962, Laderach has been creating high quality Swiss chocolates, gaining a reputation as one of the best chocolatiers in the world.
The company is especially known for its FrischSchoggi, or “fresh chocolate” slabs. These babies come in a variety of tempting flavors:
- Classic milk chocolate
- Dark chocolate
- Salted caramel milk
- Strawberry curd
- Hazelnut milk
- Macadamia milk
- Cornflakes milk
And depending on the season, Laderach also releases limited edition FrischSchoggi flavors. Think pumpkin spice lait-blond, gingerbread milk, and florentine milk!
But that’s not all. Laderach has your chocolate desires covered with pralines, truffles, and tartufi, available in both individual bites and charming gift boxes.
Pro tip:
Are you having a hard time choosing the right flavors from Laderach Chocolatier? Buy a specialty gift box instead, so you can get samplers of each flavor that the store offers.
Patchi
Website: https://patchi.com/
Address: LG Floor – The Dubai Mall – Downtown Dubai – Dubai – United Arab Emirates
Contact details: +971 4 434 1530
Operating hours: 10:00 AM to 12:00 AM
Price: AED 32 for a 100g cellophane bag milk
Since 1974, Lebanese chocolatier Patchi, known for luxury chocolates like the classic milk chocolate, Audace milk chocolate bar, and Patchi, has been a favorite among Dubai’s best chocolate connoisseurs.
So, what makes Patchi different from your average chocolate? Each Patchi chocolate is carefully handcrafted using premium ingredients to make sure you only get the best of the best.
This is why it’s no surprise that Patchi is pricier than your ordinary chocolate bar. But hey, you probably wouldn’t mind paying a premium price for such a decadent treat now and then.
Patchi also goes all out with a lineup of over 50 chocolate varieties, and they don’t stop there. They switch things up according to seasons, festivals, and events, keeping your taste buds on their toes.
This chocolate store has become so popular in Dubai that it needed to open not just one but 12 stores around the city.!
Of course, its biggest store is at the Dubai Mall, the city’s biggest shopping center. Here, you can choose from popular flavors like:
- Plain
- Strawberry
- Biscuit
- Caramel
- Almond
- Strawberry
- Raisin
- Rice crispy
- Coffee
- Lemon
Pro tip:
We know it’s hard to choose from all those Patchi flavors. So why not go for the “build your box” option, where you can get a little bit of everything?
Here, you can choose the flavors of your choice to put in a 250 grams, 500 grams or 1 kilogram box.
Mirzam Chocolate Makers
Website: https://mirzam.com/
Address: Al Ghurair Warehouse Complex – 4th Street – Al Quoz 3 – Dubai – United Arab Emirates
Contact details: +971 4 333 5888
Operating hours: 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Price: AED 35 for a single origins bar
Located in Dubai’s Al Quoz area, Mirzam Chocolate Factory is a bean to bar chocolate-making space that offers beyond some of the best Dubai chocolates. It also gives you a glimpse of how your chocolate is made right through its glass windows!
Take a short drive from the city center, and you’ll find yourself in Dubai’s industrial art district—the home of this chocolate haven. Here, you get front row seats to see how each bar is created, from roasting the cocoa beans right to the hand wrapping process.
Just imagine seeing every step of how your beloved chocolate is made—from being a humble cocoa bean to coming out as a decadent chocolate ready to be enjoyed!
Now, what makes Mirzam stand out? They source cocoa beans from different corners of the world, giving their chocolate a creamy perfection that’s hard to beat.
Here’s a glimpse of the options that you have at Mirzam:
- Secret Spice Garden
- Single Origins Bars
- Dark Chocolate Dates
- Smores Under the Stars
- Drinking Chocolates
- Emirati Collection
- Siniyah Island
Pro tip:
Unsure what to pick at Mirzam Chocolate Makers? Go for the Single Origin Bars that use cocoa beans from Vietnam, Papua New Guinea, and Indonesia.
Forrey and Galland
Website: https://forreyandgalland.com/
Address: Unit Lower Ground – Shop 109 – The Dubai Mall – Downtown Dubai – Dubai – United Arab Emirates
Contact details: +971 4 339 8850
Operating hours: 10:00 AM to 12:00 AM
Price: AED 145 for a classic chocolate box of 16
Forrey and Galland, the haute couture of chocolates in Paris since the 1900s, has been renowned for Dubai’s best chocolates. They sell premium chocolates, macarons, and cookies using premium ingredients.
For us, their chocolates are a work of art, making them perfect for gifting, especially since they’re in boxes with options like:
- Classic Chocolate Box from 16 to 147 pieces
- Assorted Velvet Box
- Wooden Lacquered Box
- Leather Drawer Box
What’s more, the shop also sells handmade French macarons and beautiful chocolate dates in different flavors.
Pro tip:
Want your orders to be extra special? Get in touch with Forrey and Galland ahead of time to learn how to personalize your gift boxes!
Delice Gourmet
Website: https://delicegourmetdubai.com/
Address: La Plage Residence – Shop No. 7 – Dubai Canal – Jumeirah 2 – Dubai – United Arab Emirates
Contact details: +971 4 294 0097
Operating hours: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Price: AED 59 for a 9-piece box of assorted chocolate praline
Established in 2004, Delice Gourmet has become synonymous with Dubai’s finest chocolates, expertly blending Arabian flavors with French techniques for a truly indulgent experience.
This luxury chocolatier is known for creating beautiful handcrafted chocolates and macarons that taste as good as they look.
The best part is that these chocolates have no added preservatives to ensure that you get to indulge in the real flavor of the cocoa bean, making every bit an experience to cherish.
Some of Delice Gourmet’s most popular varieties include:
- Hermes Assorted Sweets and Chocolate Box
- Prestige Pearl Assorted Chocolates and Stuffed Dates Box
- Prestige Gold Assorted Dark and Milk Chocolate Praline Box
- Prestige Black Assorted Truffles Box
Pro tip:
If you don’t have the time to visit Delice Gourmet, it’s best to call in your orders, and the shop will deliver them to your hotel!
CocoVille
Website: https://thecocoville.com/
Address: Shop No.6 – Ground Floor – Manazel Building – Nad Al Sheba 1 – Dubai – United Arab Emirates
Contact details: +971 4 338 9786
Operating hours: 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Price: AED 60 for a chocolate slab jar
Established by Aysha Al Hasimi, CocoVille is among the go-to destinations for Dubai’s most exquisite chocolates and cakes, particularly known for crafting decadent creations for luxurious weddings.
Its handcrafted chocolates are made using carefully selected cocoa beans, so you can choose from varieties like:
- Flutes
- Chocolate jars
- Chocolate bars
- Chocolate slabs
- Mondiants
- Brownies
But CocoVille doesn’t just sell regular chocolates to satisfy your sweet tooth. It also has beautifully curated gift boxes and arrangements that add the wow factor to your occasions and events.
Pro tip:
Are you looking for gifts that leave a lasting impression? Check out CocoVille’s carefully curated chocolate trays, like the Sukoon Chocolate in a Bowl and Leather Fan Chocolate Tray.
Godiva
Website: https://godivauae.com/
Address: Ground Floor – Dubai Festival City Mall – Crescent Road – Dubai – United Arab Emirates
Contact details: +971 4 283 9817
Operating hours: 9:00 AM to 12:00 AM
Price: AED 35 for a 90g chocolate tablet
Founded in 1926 in Belgium, Godiva is known as one of the world’s oldest chocolatiers, celebrated for its decadent chocolates and truffles. When it comes to luxurious treats, Godiva is a top choice in Dubai and beyond.
If you’re in Dubai, you might be glad to know that it has four cafes around the city, so you can have your fix any time you want.
Godiva’s artisanal chocolate bars and boxes are a symphony of flavors. Check out these popular picks:
- Truffe Framboise
- Truffe Amande Au Miel
- Truffe Mathilde
- Truffe Amere
- Truffe Creme Brulee
- Truffe Praline Bresilienne
- Truffe Traditonnelle
- Truffe Speculoos
- Truffe Cappuccino
What’s more, the confectioner sells a variety of biscuits, hot chocolate, coffee, and even dipped strawberries or dates.
Depending on the season, you may also get limited edition collections, including the Mother’s Day Collection, the UAE Heritage Collection, and even the Ramadan Collection.
Pro tip:
When you’re dining at one of the Godiva cafes in Dubai, don’t miss out on their famous milk or white chocolate ice cream!
These are Godiva’s signature flavors for their sweetness and smooth texture. They also form the basis of all of Godiva’s chocolate offerings.
Coco Jalila
Website: https://www.cocojalila.com/
Address: Mardoof Building – Office 219 Al Safa First – Sheikh Zayed Road – Dubai – United Arab Emirates
Contact details: +971 56 466 2930
Operating hours: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Price: Starts at AED 50
Coco Jalila is another homegrown brand considered one of Dubai’s best chocolates. This artisanal chocolate maker has been silently competing with the bigwigs since its humble start in 2010—all thanks to support from The Dubai SME and KhalifaFund.
Since then, Coco Jalila has become a sweet sensation in Dubai and the UAE, crafting delectable artisanal chocolate confections that are hard to resist, like:
- Milk chocolate strawberry cheesecake
- Milk chocolate covered sesame croquant
- Dark chocolate covered whole hazelnut
- Dark chocolate raspberry cheesecake
- Milk chocolate truffle praline
- Signature mini coco luna
- Coco rocca
- Lotus cream milk chocolate praline
But that’s not all! Coco Jalila is also famous for its chocolate collections, including its Luxury Lokum Collection, Ramadan and Eid Collections, and National Day Celebration Boxes.
Pro tip:
Do you want something that’s more representative of Dubai? Coco Jalila is one of the best stores in Dubai to sell dates with different fillings.
Consider trying the premium Medjool dates with pistachio slivers or the premium Khoori dates with lemon peel.
Chocolala
Website: https://www.chocolala.org/
Address: 59 23rd Street – Al Barsha 2 – Dubai – United Arab Emirates
Contact details: +971 4 385 0406
Operating hours: 8:00 AM to 12:00 AM
Price: Starts at AED 20
Chocolala, a homegrown brand, is Dubai’s one of the best chocolate stores. This isn’t only for its delectable creations but also because its folks make sure to give props to the hardworking folks on cocoa plantations.
Since it was established in 1998, the company has been synonymous with high quality chocolates and desserts. It now has 27 shops as it continues to spread sweet goodness around the country!
So, prepare your taste buds for a treat with Chocolala’s mouth watering creations, such as:
- Open Belgium
- Wrapped Belgium
- Italian Chooclate
- Pete Four
But Chocolala isn’t just about the business of chocolates. Visiting their shop, you’ll likely feel like you’re in Disneyland with all the sweet treats they have in store. Think ice cream, cakes, nuts, and Arabic coffee—they seem to have it all!
Pro tip:
Chocolala offers pick up services, so save yourself from queueing! Consider ordering your chocolate trays ahead and picking them up at the store.