Wide selection
The range covers nuts, seeds and dried fruits, with many options available shelled, pitted or roasted.
Choc & Nuts
Al Rigga
In Al Rigga, Choc & Nuts is a compact dry fruit shop known for its broad selection of fresh nuts, dates and chocolates. Visitors can also have purchases vacuum-packed for travel, making it useful for gifts or stocking up before a journey.
Reputation Score
4.5
★★★★★
991 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Travel packing
The shop can vacuum-pack dry fruits and nuts to help preserve them during travel.
Fresh pistachios
One reviewer specifically praised the pistachios for having no empty shells.
Tastings offered
Some customers are invited to sample products before buying, including different kinds of peas and other items.
Friendly service
Reviews describe the owner and staff as polite, helpful and welcoming, with occasional complimentary samples or drinks.
Souvenir option
The variety and travel-friendly packing make the shop a practical place to pick up a Dubai souvenir.
Tips for a Better Visit
Bring cash. Have cash ready before you arrive; multiple reviews say cards are not accepted.
Use RTA parking. If street parking is full, use the nearby RTA garage, which reviewers say is within walking distance.
Ask to sample. Ask whether an item can be sampled before buying, since some customers were allowed to taste products while packed goods may not be open for tasting.
Check the shop. Look carefully for the correct outlet because one review warns that a similar shop operates in the adjacent building.
Avoid peak crowds. The shop is small and can become crowded, so expect limited standing space when it is busy.
Plan the visit
Practical details
7884+WXQ - Baniyas Rd - near Carlton Tower
Al Rigga, Dubai
| Mon | 9:00 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Tue | 9:00 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Wed | 9:00 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Thu | 9:00 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Fri | 4:00 PM – 10:30 PM |
| Sat | 9:00 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Sun | 9:00 AM – 10:30 PM |
Popular Mentions
lemon roasted pistachios
Lemon roasted pistachios are repeatedly mentioned as a favourite, alongside other pistachio options.
chocodates
Chocodates are highlighted as a favourite and as one of the shop’s travel-friendly treats.
dark chocolate covered hazelnuts
Dark chocolate covered hazelnuts are one of the more distinctive chocolate-and-nut treats mentioned by customers.
Saffron
Saffron is also mentioned as a product customers come to buy alongside the nuts and dry fruits.
Common Concerns
Cash only
Card payments are not accepted, so you need to bring cash.
Tricky parking
Parking directly outside can be difficult, especially when the shop and surrounding area are busy.
Quality variation
One customer reported a vacuum-packed cashew bag with stuck-together, misshapen and discoloured nuts that had to be discarded.
Price concerns
Some recent reviews describe prices as higher than before or expensive for items such as Ajwa dates and USA almonds.
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The Bottom Line
Choc & Nuts is a compact Al Rigga stop for dry fruits, nuts, dates and chocolates, with enough variety to suit both everyday snacking and Dubai gift shopping. Reviews mention pistachios, Ajwa dates, roasted nuts, chocodates and chocolates with dates. The selection also includes seeds and whole spices, while many items can be bought unshelled, shelled or roasted.
The shop’s useful extra is vacuum packing: customers can have purchases sealed for longer freshness during travel. Some visitors were offered samples before buying, and reviews often describe the staff as friendly and quick. That makes browsing easier, especially if you are choosing unfamiliar products.
There are a few practical catches. The shop accepts cash only and has no delivery service. Parking directly outside is regularly described as difficult, although an RTA parking garage is within walking distance.
The store itself is narrow and can feel crowded at busy times. Quality and pricing are not completely consistent in the reviews. Many customers praise fresh nuts and reasonable prices, but one reported a poor vacuum-packed cashew purchase, while another found Ajwa dates affected by insects and considered several products expensive.
Sampling where possible and checking packed goods before leaving is sensible.