Chocolate quality
Several visitors describe the chocolate as smooth, rich and high quality, including Belgian chocolate used in the crepe.
Ganache
Dubai Hills Estate
Ganache is an artisanal chocolate café in Dubai Hills Estate, centred on made-to-order desserts and chocolate drinks. Reviews particularly point to the chocolate crepe, rich mousses and Arabic coffee, with dine-in seating and chocolates available to take away.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
2,869 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Signature crepes
The chocolate and pistachio crepes are recurring favourites; one review praised the pistachio kunafa version for its crisp, creamy texture.
Mousse tasting
You can sample the mousse options before ordering, including dark chocolate, dulce and milk chocolate varieties.
Elegant setting
Reviews describe the café as cozy, clean and stylish, with comfortable indoor seating and some outdoor seating.
Takeaway chocolates
You can buy chocolates to take away as well as dine in; one visitor packed chocolates as gifts and found them delicious.
Dessert balance
The chocolate crepe was praised for balancing warm chocolate sauce with cold ice cream without becoming overly sweet.
Child-friendly touch
One family review recalls a small but memorable gesture: a balloon for a young child during the visit.
Tips for a Better Visit
Visit off-peak. Go during off-peak hours if you want to reduce the chance of facing the queue and crowd around the crepes.
Try samples. Ask to sample the mousse flavours before ordering; this helps you choose between dark, milk, dulce and vanilla options.
Pair coffee. Consider ordering Arabic coffee with a chocolate crepe or other rich dessert, a pairing mentioned positively by several visitors.
Check availability. If you have your heart set on the fondant, ask whether it is available first, as one visitor found it sold out.
Set a budget. Expect a potentially expensive dessert stop: one review reported 172dh for a crepe and a small box of four pieces.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Khail Rd
Hadaeq Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Popular Mentions
Ganache Moileux
The Ganache Moileux was described as a satisfying choice for a rich chocolate dessert.
Mousse au Chocolat
The Mousse au Chocolat received praise for its rich but balanced flavour alongside the hot chocolate.
Basque cheesecake
The Basque cheesecake was noted for an especially creamy, smooth texture.
Hot chocolate
The hot chocolate was described as rich, smooth and comforting rather than simply sweet.
Common Concerns
Long waits
Queues and delays can be substantial: one visitor waited 30 minutes for a crepe, while another waited for a fondue that arrived cold.
Price concerns
Some visitors felt the portions and ordinary café-style preparation did not justify the spend, including a 172dh bill.
Inconsistent service
Although many reviews praise the hospitality, others report inattentive staff, slow follow-up and an unwelcoming manner.
Temperature issues
A fondue arrived cold after a long wait, and another review said the ice cream was not cold enough.
Sold-out dishes
The Ganache Fondant was unavailable during one family visit, so popular desserts may not always be in stock.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
172dh
1 crepe and a small box containing 4 pcs
“I went there after the social media hype, waiting for 30mins to get 1 crepe served, and a small box containing 4 pcs, total bill came as 172dh”Google review · May 2026
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The Bottom Line
Ganache is a chocolate-focused café in Dubai Hills Estate where the main draw is dessert rather than a full meal. Reviews mention the chocolate crepe, pistachio kunafa crepe, chocolate mousse and hot chocolate most often, while the counter also sells chocolates for takeaway. The mousse selection can be sampled before ordering, which is useful when choosing between dark, milk, dulce and vanilla flavours.
The setting is consistently described as elegant, cozy, clean and well arranged, with indoor seating and some outdoor seating. It suits a family dessert stop or a coffee catch-up, and one review mentions a comfortable spot for working with a laptop. Arabic coffee is a popular pairing with the rich chocolate desserts, though one visitor wanted better coffee and optional cardamom or saffron.
Plan around demand. Several customers mention queues, and one waited 30 minutes for a crepe; an off-peak visit is the practical move. Availability can also vary, with the Ganache Fondant sold out on one occasion.
Prices are a consideration: a reported bill of 172dh for one crepe and a small four-piece box felt poor value to one reviewer. Most feedback is warmly positive, but service and dessert temperature were not consistent on every visit.