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Reviews describe rich, full flavours with balanced sweetness, including chocolates that melt smoothly in the mouth.
AARAYA® CHOCOLATES
Al Quoz
AARAYA® CHOCOLATES is a Dubai chocolate shop in Al Quoz, making handcrafted chocolates and gourmet stuffed dates. Customers come for distinctive flavours, elegant gift boxes, tasting experiences and reliable delivery for occasions.
Reputation Score
5.0
★★★★★
119 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Gift Packaging
Festive hampers and gift boxes are repeatedly praised for their thoughtful design, presentation and quality.
Fast Delivery
One customer received a safely packed order within six hours before an early-morning flight.
Custom Boxes
The team has handled custom gift-box design through to delivery, including creative occasion-themed presentations.
Helpful Guidance
Staff have been described as friendly and knowledgeable, with recommendations and a chocolate tasting session available.
Tips for a Better Visit
Try Tasting. Ask about a tasting session to compare unusual flavours such as black pepper saffron, pine nut, guava and Turkish coffee.
Try Hazelnut. If you enjoy nutty chocolate, ask for the hazelnut truffles; one reviewer singled them out from the selection.
Hot Chocolate. Add the hazelnut hot chocolate to your order; it was specifically recommended alongside the chocolates.
Custom Gifting. For an occasion-specific present, ask about custom gift-box design rather than choosing only a standard box.
Urgent Orders. If you need chocolates before travel or an event, ask about fast delivery; one order arrived safely within six hours.
Online Ordering. Online ordering was described as easy, with next-day delivery reported for a regular order.
Plan the visit
Practical details
The Curve - G 07 - Building 4th St
Al Qouz Third - Al Quoz, Dubai
| Mon | 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Tue | 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Wed | 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Thu | 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Fri | 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Sat | 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Sun | Closed |
Popular Mentions
Hazelnut hot chocolate
A reviewer specifically recommends the hazelnut hot chocolate alongside the chocolates.
Hazelnut truffles
Hazelnut truffles were singled out as a standout from the shop’s selection.
The Rock - Creamy truffle with tropical guava
This named chocolate was one reviewer’s personal favourite, combining creamy truffle with tropical guava.
The Royal - simple, fluffy chocolate mousse
The Royal was named as another personal favourite for its fluffy chocolate mousse filling.
Golden Chocolate platter
A reviewer was considering this platter for an anniversary, making it a notable celebration option.
Unicorn themed hamper
This themed hamper included a beautiful box and pop-up art decorated with fairy lights.
Common Concerns
No concerns reported yet.
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The Bottom Line
AARAYA® CHOCOLATES is a homegrown Dubai chocolatier in Al Quoz, worth considering when you want handcrafted chocolates that feel more individual than supermarket bars. You can buy signature boxes, gourmet dates and occasion hampers, or arrange gifting with custom packaging. Reviews consistently focus on premium ingredients, rich flavours and polished presentation.
The range goes beyond familiar truffles. A customer’s tasting session covered mango, guava, black pepper saffron, pine nuts, coconut, kunafa, French truffle and Turkish coffee, with black pepper, pine nut, guava, coconut and Turkish coffee among the favourites. Hazelnut truffles and the hazelnut hot chocolate also receive specific mentions.
Another reviewer highlighted “The Rock,” a creamy truffle with tropical guava, and “The Royal,” a fluffy chocolate mousse. This is especially geared towards thoughtful gifting: festive hampers, Valentine’s boxes, corporate gifts and themed creations such as a Unicorn hamper with pop-up art and fairy lights. Delivery reviews are strong, including one flight-bound order delivered safely within six hours and a corporate Diwali order completed in two days.
No customer reviews provide clear pricing, so ask for a current quote when ordering a box or custom design.