Best spots for yummylicious hot chocolate in Dubai
What could be more heavenly than sipping a piping cup of hot chocolate with marshmallows and whipped cream? Whether you prefer a classic hot cocoa or a unique and flavourful twist on the traditional recipe, a spot in Dubai will satisfy your cravings, especially during the cooler months. So, without further ado, let us tempt you with our roundup of the best places for hot chocolate in Dubai!
WHERE TO FIND THE BEST HOT CHOCOLATE IN DUBAI?
As temperatures drop, it’s time to grab a cup of hot chocolate to warm up and feel all toasty. Here’s our selection of the top spots to find the most delicious hot chocolate in the emirate.
GODIVA CAFÉ
Godiva Café is one of Dubai’s most popular chocolate shops, known for its luxurious, melt-in-the-mouth chocolates. This is where you can satiate all your chocolate cravings, including a tempting hot chocolate!
The Godiva Café’s menu has an array of decadent beverages such as the chocolixir, chocolate shot, choco espresso, salted caramel hot chocolate and red velvet hot chocolate.
Try each unique concoction and pair it with a sumptuous cookie (or two….or three)! Aside from City Walk, there are five other branches of Godiva across the emirate. So, chances are that you won’t have to travel far for your slice of chocolate heaven.
- Location: City Walk, Al Safa & Al Wasl Road Intersection
- Timings: 10:00 am – 10:00 pm | 10:00 am – 11:00 pm (Weekends)
- Price: AED 140 for 2 people (approx)
- Contact: +971-4-345-0088
COCOVILLE
Cocoville is one of the sought-after places for hot chocolate in Dubai. This cosy cafe offers a delicious blend of premium hot chocolate topped with marshmallows. Aside from delicious hot chocolate, Cocoville serves a variety of artisan chocolates that would make the perfect gift for your loved ones.
- Location: Nad Al Sheba 1st Meydan
- Timings: 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
- Price: From AED 18
- Contact: +971-4-338-9786
IL FORNO
Craving a hot, silky, smooth hot chocolate in the authentic Italian style? Head to IL Forno – one of Dubai’s most famous Italian eateries. This family-friendly spot offers hot chocolate that you can pair with mouth-watering desserts from the all-star menu!
- Location: Al Ghurair Centre
- Timings: 10:00 am – 01:00 am
- Price: AED 15 per cup
- Contact: +971-4-883-3966
ANGELINA PARIS
Looking for old-school Parisian hot chocolate in Dubai Mall? Angelina Tearoom in Downtown Dubai is the talk of the town when it comes to quintessential classic old-fashioned hot chocolate — called the L’Africain.
The secret behind the unmistakable taste is an intricate blend of premium African chocolates and delicious ingredients, ensuring Angelina’s hot chocolate is one of the best in the emirate! They also have other delicacies like iced chocolate and cocoa tea, if that’s up your alley.
- Location: Fashion Avenue, Ground Level, The Dubai Mall, Downtown Dubai
- Timings: Monday to Thursday, 09:00 am – 12:00 am | Friday and Saturday, 09:00 am – 01:00 am | Sunday, 08:00 am – 12:00 pm
- Price: AED 41 per cup
- Contact: +971-4-442-8814
LADURÈE TEA ROOM
This famous Parisian cafe is known for its irresistible macaron varieties and breakfast menu. It also serves some of the most divine hot chocolate in town!
Try the classic Ladurèe Hot Chocolate, or go more adventurous with the unique Chantilly version. It is one of the most popular places to get hot chocolate at the Mall of the Emirates in Al Barsha. You can also buy gift boxes (with unique tea blends) and a delicatessen collection during your visit.
- Location: Mall of the Emirates, Dubai Mall, Nakheel Mall, Dubai Festival City Mall
- Timings (Mall of the Emirates): Sunday to Wednesday 08:00 am – 10:00 pm | Thursday to Friday 09:00 am -12:00 am
- Price: From AED 41 per cup
- Contact: +971-4-323-2782 (Mall of the Emirates)
NORTH 28
North 28 offers a wide range of tempting hot chocolates in the Mall of the Emirates, adjacent to indoor ski area in Dubai. If you’ve been around the Ski Dubai side of the mall, you’ve probably seen this restaurant – with its woody, cutesy interiors that contrast with the mall’s contemporary decor.
The North 28 menu offers five types of delicious hot chocolate: signature hot chocolate, Arabic hot chocolate, white hot chocolate, Mirzam hot chocolate penguin and vegan hot chocolate.
Made with cocoa beans, unrefined cane sugar base and almond milk, North 28 is one of the few spots where you can enjoy vegan hot chocolate in Dubai.
- Location: Ground Level, Beside Ski Dubai, Mall of the Emirates, Al Barsha
- Timings: 08:00 am – 10:00 pm (Sunday and Wednesday) | 08:00 am – 11:00 pm (Thursday to Saturday)
- Price: From AED 25 per cup
- Contact: +971-4-409-4132
AVALANCHE CAFE
If you’re in Ski Dubai, this is your chance to have that Alps experience – with hot chocolate in a snowy location. Enjoy a yummy hot chocolate in sub-zero temperatures at the Avalanche Cafe at Ski Dubai. It is right at the entrance of Ski Dubai. So, you won’t miss it while walking in.
The hot chocolate here is served with a generous whipped cream and mini marshmallows for the ultimate winter treat! Many packages at Ski Dubai come with free hot chocolate at the café (unless you’ve got the Gents Nights discount), which we suggest taking after you’re done with your games inside. The heat of the hot chocolate is super relieving after your hands are cold.
- Location: Inside Ski Dubai, Ground Level, Mall of the Emirates, Al Barsha
- Timings: Monday to Thursday, 10:00 am – 10:00 pm | Friday to Sunday, 10:00 am – 11:00 am
- Price: AED 22 per cup
- Contact: +971-4-409-4164
HOME BAKERY
Home Bakery has become one of the favourites of several Dubai residents for how authentic their baked food tastes. Their hot chocolate, Home Bakery Hot Chocolate, has also caught the public’s attention.
Just like their trademark flavours, this hot chocolate does not disappoint! The warm feeling from their rich chocolate is perfect for these winter months. If you’re around Dubai Design District, one of their two branches in Dubai, we recommend sitting outside in their outdoor seating section and indulging in a cup of cocoa and love.
- Location: Al Khawaneej and Dubai Design District
- Timings: 07:30 am–12 :00 am
- Price: AED 32
- Contact: +971-4-241-1422
MIRZAM CHOCOLATE FACTORY
This entry slightly differs from the usual cafes and restaurants – it’s a chocolate factory! If you’ve seen Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, you’ve probably conjured images of rivers of oozy chocolate and treats everywhere.
That’s not how it is at Mirzam. Still, it’s magical for chocolate lovers to see how chocolates are produced and experience the intricacies behind the finished products we adore.
Try your hand at their chocolate factory tour. Since Mirzam is known for being one of the best chocolate shops in Dubai, this is a great way to discover the secrets behind making good-quality chocolates. The tour includes taking you through the chocolate-making production (the machinery and packing), tastings (where you learn about the flavour notes), a walk-through of the chocolate collections, and a free hot chocolate per participant. It’s the perfect way to end the tour.
- Location: Al Ghurair Warehouse complex, Al Quoz 3
- Price: The chocolate powder is available for AED 63
- Timings: 08:00 am to 11:00 pm
- Contact: +971-50-724-2411
DUNKIN’
Another popular option for hot chocolate is Dunkin’, one of the top doughnut shops in Dubai. Since it has multiple branches across the city, you’re likely to find a hot chocolate in Dubai near you very quickly if you’re thinking about Dunkin’.
Hot chocolate and multiple coffees and beverages are a customer favourite at Dunkin’. Hot chocolate is available in hazelnut, caramel and vanilla flavours.
- Location: Multiple locations across Dubai
- Price: From AED 20
- Timings: 10:00 am to 12:00 am
- Contact: +971-4-586-5045
CAFE BATEEL
Cafe Bateel is one of those fancy schmancy cafes with multiple branches in Dubai. Many regulars attest that the hot chocolate there is one of Dubai’s best – matching their menu’s high-quality food and beverages.
Their coffee and cocoa menu has several eye-catching drinks for someone looking for a nice, warm drink. Their Valrhona hot chocolate can make you go ‘yummmmm’. If you’re vegan, you can try the vegan hot chocolate!
- Location: Multiple branches, including DIFC
- Price: Starting AED 32
- Timings: 08:00 am to 07:00 pm
- Contact: +971-4-801-6777
STARBUCKS
Don’t wanna spend too much money but still craving good quality hot chocolate? Starbucks is your answer. You’ll have a Starbucks near your home. That iconic logo is just too familiar to fans worldwide, owing to its popularity and the sheer number of branches.
There are festive drinks like the Praline Cookie Hot Chocolate, which is super smooth and affordable at AED 26, and the Starbucks Signature Hot Chocolate (an iced version available) for AED 23. The prices here (and the calming interiors) make Starbucks a place to find affordable hot chocolate in Dubai.
- Location: Multiple branches across Dubai
- Price: AED 23
- Timings: 07:30 am to 12:00 am
- Contact: +971-4-419-0162
FAQs about the best hot chocolate in Dubai
IS THERE VEGAN HOT CHOCOLATE IN DUBAI?
Yes, North 28 at Mall of the Emirates and Cafe Bateel serve a vegan version of the popular winter beverage. You can also enjoy vegan desserts at various locations. Fucshia, Lao and Soul Sante Cafe are some of Dubai’s best places for vegan desserts.
HOW MUCH DOES A HOT CHOCOLATE COST IN DUBAI?
The beverage price depends upon the ingredients used and the size ordered. On average, the cost of a single cup of hot chocolate ranges from AED 20 to AED 45.
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