Wide selection
Reviews describe an impressive range of imported, nostalgic and unusual candies and chocolates, with many varieties in one store.
Candylicious World - Dubai Mall
Downtown Dubai
Candylicious World in Downtown Dubai is a large Dubai Mall sweet shop where you can browse an extensive candy selection, watch live candy-making and order personalized sweets with names written on them. It also has kid-friendly treats and gift ideas, though several reviews warn that prices can add up quickly.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
2,788 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Live making
You can watch staff make candy on-site, including a playful candy-sushi-style production display.
Personalized sweets
Custom candies with names written on them make a distinctive gift or keepsake.
Plant-based options
A review specifically highlights plant-based chocolate with no dairy, useful for lactose-intolerant shoppers.
Family appeal
The colourful displays, candy-making and fun treats appeal to both children and adults.
Helpful service
Multiple reviews describe staff as attentive and helpful, including assistance with recommendations, offers and sold-out alternatives.
Aquarium location
The store is easy to spot inside Dubai Mall, directly opposite or in front of the aquarium area.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check prices. Ask for the price at the counter before choosing untagged items; one review specifically warns that not everything has a price label.
Ask samples. Ask whether tasting is available before buying unfamiliar sweets; one family received items for tasting and enjoyed them.
Set a budget. Go in with a spending limit, since the colourful display can encourage impulse purchases and several visitors found the sweets pricey.
Allow browsing time. Give yourself time to compare the many varieties rather than rushing through the store.
Find the entrance. Use the Dubai Mall aquarium as your landmark; a review places the shop directly opposite the aquarium centre.
Expect temptation. With children, agree on expectations before entering: reviews describe the colourful shop as difficult for kids to resist.
Plan the visit
Practical details
LG - 196, Dubai Mall - Unit GF - 171 [level G],Unit - Financial Ctr St - opposite to The Dubai Aquarium
Burj Khalifa - Downtown Dubai, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Popular Mentions
Cotton candy
Cotton candy is a recurring family choice, with reviews mentioning both the product and the on-site preparation.
Gummy bears
One family chose gummy bears arranged around alphabet letters, turning the purchase into a personalized activity.
Common Concerns
Expensive treats
Several reviews say the sweets are pricey compared with supermarkets and other shops, especially for larger purchases.
Price increase
One reviewer reported an outrageous 20% price increase and felt the sugary range was not balanced with health guidance.
Missing price tags
Some items reportedly lack visible price tags, so you may need to check costs at the counter.
Bag complaint
One customer said purchases costing over AUD $140 were not given a bag and felt staff did not address the issue.
Sugar-heavy range
A reviewer criticised the amount of sugar, chemicals and colours in the food selection.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
10AED
penny
“I also love the penny that you can get for 10AED inside the shop”Google review · October 2024
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The Bottom Line
Candylicious World in Downtown Dubai is a Dubai Mall sweet shop that works as both a treat stop and a visual experience. You can browse a very broad range of candies and chocolates, watch candy being made in front of you, and choose customized sweets with a name written on them. The live candy-sushi-style display is a recurring highlight for families and curious adults.
There are useful gift-oriented touches too, including personalized candies, gift hampers and candy-themed items. Reviews also mention cotton candy, gummy bears selected around alphabet letters, plant-based chocolate and free tastings on some visits. The store is easy to locate around the Dubai aquarium, making it a straightforward add-on while exploring the mall.
The main caution is cost. Visitors repeatedly describe the sweets as pricey, sometimes more expensive than the same products in supermarkets, and one review reports a 20% price increase. Some products reportedly have no visible price tag, so check at the counter before committing.
The colourful displays can make impulse buying especially easy with children. If you are watching sugar intake, note that one reviewer criticised the selection for its sugar, chemicals and colours.