Wide selection
Reviews describe a broad range of cake decorating tools, including cutters, moulds, fondant and specialist pastes.
Cake Decorating Supplies Dubai
International City
Cake Decorating Supplies Dubai is a cake decorating equipment shop in International City, carrying decorating tools, ingredients and packaging. Reviews point to useful finds such as colourful sprinkles, cutters, fondant, gel colours and custom boxes, though shoppers often weigh the broad selection against high prices and occasional stock issues.
Reputation Score
3.6
★★★★☆
136 ratings
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The Good Stuff
Sprinkles
The shop is known for a colourful choice of sprinkles, including options reviewers found distinctive.
Specialist cutters
One review highlights Patchwork cutters from London alongside cookie cutters and moulds.
Helpful guidance
Several visitors found the staff friendly and helpful, including guidance for first-time shoppers.
Custom boxes
Food colours and customised cake boxes were both reported as available.
Tips for a Better Visit
Call ahead. Confirm the location before setting out; one visitor said it was difficult to find in International City.
Check hours. Verify closing time by phone before an evening trip, as a 9:30pm arrival found the shop closed.
Check stock. Ask whether your item is available before travelling, since a reviewer found most items out of stock.
Compare prices. Compare the bill with online sellers or other shops first; one reviewer suggested Amazon as a cheaper option.
Confirm expiry. For boxed gel colours, ask to see the expiry date before buying because it may be printed on the inner tube.
Ask about dummies. If you need a cake dummy, confirm its size and collection arrangements: one review says it may be cut at another store.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Shop 12
Warsan First - China Cluster, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
Popular Mentions
Gel colors
Gel colours are available, but one review advises checking the expiry information inside the box.
Cake dummies
Cake dummies are mentioned as a specialist item that may need sizing and coordination with another store.
Customize box
Customised cake boxes were specifically mentioned as available in the shop.
Common Concerns
High prices
Many reviewers considered the shop expensive, including for ordinary baking supplies.
Stock gaps
Some visitors found the shop sparsely stocked or discovered that needed items were unavailable.
Location issues
Reviewers reported difficulty finding the shop and one visitor said the listed location was not there.
Closing times
At least one visitor arrived at 9:30pm after seeing a 10pm closing time and found the shop already closed.
Service inconsistency
Although some reviewers praise the staff, others reported rude assistance and an unhelpful response to wholesale questions.
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The Bottom Line
Cake Decorating Supplies Dubai is a small specialist shop in International City where you can look for decorating ingredients, tools and packaging in one stop. Reviews mention colourful sprinkles, Patchwork cutters from London, cookie cutters, moulds, fondant and several types of sugar paste. Customised cake boxes and food colours are also specifically reported as available.
The selection is the main draw, especially if you need something more specialised than basic baking supplies. One visitor found items they could not locate elsewhere in Dubai, while another said the shop had exactly what they needed and more. Staff experiences vary: several reviewers describe friendly, informative help, but others report dismissive service, including an unpleasant response to a wholesale-rate enquiry.
Budget carefully. Complaints about high prices recur, even for ordinary baking supplies, and stock can be patchy. It is worth calling before travelling to check availability, location and closing time; visitors have struggled to find the shop, and one arrived at 9:30pm after seeing a 10pm closing time only to find it shut.
For boxed gel colours, check the expiry information before purchase, and ask ahead about cake dummies, which may involve another store and a specific size.