Craving something sweet? There are some very special restaurants in Dubai serving up a tantalising variety of ‘naughy-but-nice’ treats – from fantastically creamy milkshakes to deliciously-chocolatey crepes! Our round-up of the most Insta-worthy desserts in Dubai has something to satisfy every sweet tooth. Read on to find out where you should go for that dreamy sugary delight you’ve been craving.
INSTAGRAMABLE DESSERTS IN DUBAI
As we all know, nothing is just ordinary here in Dubai…and that mantra certainly applies to some of the city’s most delicious desserts! The following restaurants are serving up some of the most Insta-worthy desserts in Dubai.
COTTON CANDY MILKSHAKE AT BLACK TAP
What’s better than a sweet, chilled milkshake on a hot sunny afternoon? How about one made of cotton candy? Black Tap’s Cotton Candy Milkshake is one of the best among their unique blended beverages. Ideal for any celebration, these milkshakes are specifically popular because of the way they are served, offering a flavourful and visually pleasing experience.
Black Tap also has some of the best vegan burgers in Dubai and other delectable dishes on its menu as well.
- Price: AED 62
- Locations: The Walk, Dubai Mall and Mall of the Emirates
- Timings: Vary
- Contact: +971-4-399-9076 (The Walk), +971-4-330-5103 (Dubai Mall), +971-4-354-2071 (Mall of the Emirates)
TIRAMISU BOMB AT CUPAGAHWA
This one is for the love of Tiramisu! Cupagahwa offers its diners a dish called Tiramisu Bomb. It features a white chocolate shell, melted with warm chocolate to reveal delicious snicker flavoured treats on the inside. Share it with a friend or indulge in it alone. Whatever the case, this is definitely a must-try if you are a dessert lover. Cupagahwa also has other dessert bombs in varying flavours that are just as good as this one! You cannot go wrong as it is the best cafe in Dubai.
- Price: AED 45
- Locations: Dubai Silicon Oasis, Mirdif City Center, City Walk, Gate Avenue, D89 Al Khawaneej and E11 Abu Dhabi Bound
- Timings: Vary
- Contact: +971-8-004-2492 (Dubai Silicon Oasis), +971-5-458-3136 (Mirdif City Center)
BROWNIE SOFTY AT SALT
Another great place with a fun dessert presentation is Salt. Their Browny Softie — a chocolate ice cream filled with sweet treats — is created right before your eyes. It is completed with a generous pour of hot chocolate caramel fudge. This food truck is also known for its grilled and grass-fed beef burgers.
- Price: AED 27
- Locations: Kite Beach, La Mer, Dubai Mall and Marina Mall
- Timings: Vary
- Contact: +971-5-599-65802 (Kite Beach), +971-5-269-06601(La Mer)
KRUSTY THE CONE AT SWEET SALVATION
On the lookout for some of the best ice cream in Dubai? No list of the most insta-worthy desserts in Dubai would be complete without an entry from the culinary geniuses at Sweet Salvation. This Dubai institution of deliciousness offers its customers a range of uniquely crafted ice creams and cakes perfect for an Instagram shot. But from the lot, ‘Krusty The Cone’ is a must-try if you are looking for crazy desserts in Dubai. It’s a tall vanilla cone decorated with blue and pink cotton candy, topped with candy sauce and sprinkles. The colourful cone is not just a delight TO the eyes but a perfect treat to get you going.
- Price: AED 30 (Small), AED 35 (Regular)
- Location: City Walk
- Timings: 12:00 pm to 10:00 pm
- Contact: +971-4-349-9917
PISTACHIO AND SAFFRON SUNDAE AT SUGAR FACTORY
For a unique set of flavours, the Sugar Factory’s Pistachio and Saffron Sundae is a must-try. It is served in a large cup that features scoops of pistachio ice cream and a cardamom sponge that is topped with toasted kunafa as well as other goodies. A gold leaf on top of a sesame tuile completes the dish and adds to its grandeur.
Sugar Factory also has many more sweet dishes that are just as impressive; but from their assortment, options like Pistachio and Saffron Sundae are what make it among the top cafes in La Mer.
- Price: AED 70
- Locations: Dubai Festival City Mall and La Mer
- Timings: Vary
- Contact: +971-4-284-3456 (Dubai Festival City Mall), +971-4-385-5312 (La Mer)
MIGHTY CREPE AT DIP N DIP
Our next feature is popular with the residents of Mirdif. Considered as one of the best dessert places in Dubai, Dip n Dip is a chocolate lover’s dream come true! They serve crepes, waffles, creme puffs and brownies doused in chocolate sauce. But the dish that will take you straight to heaven is the Mighty Crepe. It’s their signature crepe stuffed with delicious items like fresh strawberries, brownies and creme cheese, enveloped with three types of chocolate dips.
Apart from this, there are many other waffle places in Dubai that you might want to add to your must-visit list.
- Price: AED 37
- Locations: Al Barsha Mall, Al Khawaneej Street and Reem Mall
- Timings: Vary
- Contact: +971-4-394-4989 (Al Barsha Mall), +971-4-225-2231 (Al Khawaneej Street)
CHOCOLATE TOWER AT WAFFEE STREET
Another one of the popular dessert places in Dubai known for its Insta-worthy choices is Waffee Street. Their Chocolate Tower, a tall jar of Bubble Waffle, vanilla ice cream and fruits, is drenched in a mix of all the chocolate sauces you can imagine. No matter how big your chocolate craving is, the Chocolate Tower by Waffle Street will definitely satisfy it.
- Price: AED 45
- Location: Al Satwa
- Timings: Saturday to Thursday 07:00 am to 12:45 am, Friday 02:00 pm to 01:00 am
- Contact: +971-5-275-27566
PULL ME – LOTUS AT PARKER’S
If you are on the lookout for places with Instagrammable desserts in Dubai, look no further than Parker’s Dubai. Their Pull Me – Lotus treat is one of the most popular sweet treats in the city, offering diners the unique experience of the famous Lotus biscuit.
The dessert, a milk cake topped with Lotus cookie crumbles and sauce, is held up by a plastic wrap that you need to pull, after which the delicious sauces ooze out onto the plate. This rich, creamy experience is like no other, so if you are a lotus fan, make sure to add this to your list of amazing Dubai desserts.
- Price: AED 53
- Locations: La Mer
- Timings: Sunday to Thursday 09:00 am to 10:30 pm, Friday and Saturday 9:00 am to 11:30 pm
- Contact: +971-5-636-91388
SHAHI GULAB JAMUN AT FARZI CAFE
The final stop on our sweet treat train of places with Instagrammable desserts in Dubai is Farzi Cafe, a restaurant known for offering its diners unique culinary experiences — both sweet and savoury.
A sweet experience you won’t want to miss is the Shahi Gulab Jamun! A Gulab Jamun is a sweet milk-based dough dipped in sugar syrup, for those of you who may not know. The one at Farzi Cafe offers a unique twist to the dish by adding a flavoured whipped cream frozen with liquid nitrogen! Therefore, you have to check out this cafe in City Walk Dubai.
- Price: AED 58
- Location: Mall of the Emirates and City Walk
- Timings: Vary
- Contact: +971-5-040-75590 (Mall of the Emirates), +971-5-268-92012 (City Walk)
FAQS
ARE THERE ANY PLACES TO GET VEGAN DESSERTS IN DUBAI?
Yes, there are many places that offer delicious vegan desserts in Dubai, such as Fuchsia, Lao and Menagerie.
WHERE TO GET THE BEST COOKIES IN DUBAI?
Some of the best places to grab cookies in Dubai include Ben’s Cookies, Home Bakery, Butter Dessert Salon and Monkey Cookies.
That concludes our list of Insta-worthy desserts in Dubai. Make sure to keep the camera rolling because you’ll definitely want to get a shot of these beauts for your Gram!
If you are looking for more places to capture picture-perfect shots, check out these Instagram worthy spots in Dubai. And for those of you who are craving something savoury, these amazing burger restaurants in Dubai are worth visiting.
