Custom designs
Reference images and detailed themes are reproduced closely, including children’s cakes and office celebration cakes.
Gateaux جاتوه
Al Barsha
Gateaux جاتوه is a cake shop in Al Barsha specialising in custom-made celebration cakes, with pastries, tarts and desserts alongside. Reviews make the custom work the standout: customers have sent reference images for children’s cakes, office celebrations and themed designs, while Devil’s chocolate cake and fruit cake are repeatedly praised for taste.
Reputation Score
4.5
★★★★★
215 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Balanced taste
Several reviewers describe the cakes as moist and rich without being excessively sweet.
Fast orders
A custom birthday-and-anniversary cake was designed, made and delivered on the same day it was ordered.
Careful delivery
Customers report delivery at the agreed time with secure packing.
Photo approval
For custom orders, the team may send a cake photo before delivery so you can request changes.
WhatsApp service
WhatsApp ordering is praised for prompt replies and support with last-minute changes.
Long consistency
One family says it has ordered children’s birthday cakes here for 15 years without exceptions.
Tips for a Better Visit
Send references. Share a reference image for a themed cake; one customer said the finished cake matched it exactly.
Use WhatsApp. You can order through WhatsApp, which reviewers describe as convenient for design requests and delivery.
Request sweetness. If you prefer less-sweet cake, mention it when ordering; one customer found a chocolate cake slightly sweet.
Book early. For same-day orders, contact the shop as early as possible because morning delivery slots can fill up.
Try half-and-half. If guests want different flavours, ask about combining fruit and chocolate in one cake.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Hessa St
Al Barsha Third, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
Popular Mentions
Devil's chocolate cake
The shop’s most repeatedly praised cake, described as moist, rich and balanced rather than overly sweet.
Fruit cake
A long-time customer calls the fruit cake a favourite and says the cakes are always fresh.
Pistachio cake
Reviewers praise its flavour and rich, moist texture.
lemon cake
One customer specifically names the lemon cake as a favourite.
Mille Feuille
Mille Feuille is mentioned as a good option alongside the shop’s favourite fruit cake.
eclairs
A reviewer particularly highlights the large, richly filled eclairs and their reasonable price.
Common Concerns
Rude messages
One customer found the WhatsApp response rude, unprofessional and disrespectful, so communication quality may vary.
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The Bottom Line
Gateaux جاتوه in Al Barsha is geared towards celebration cakes, especially when the design matters as much as the flavour. Customers have ordered children’s birthday cakes, office anniversary cakes and themed creations such as Gruffalo and gothic-style designs. Reference images are a useful way to explain what you want, and several reviewers say the finished cake closely matched the brief.
The Devil’s chocolate cake is the clearest recurring favourite, while fruit cake, pistachio cake and lemon cake also receive specific praise. Reviewers describe the cakes as fresh, moist and often not too sweet; one chocolate-cake customer did find theirs a little sweet, so it is worth stating your preference. A half mixed fruit and half Devil chocolate cake worked well for a family with different tastes.
Ordering by WhatsApp is convenient for custom requests, photo approval and occasional last-minute changes. Delivery is often reported as punctual and securely packed, and same-day service has worked for some customers, though delivery slots can fill up and one review reports a very poor WhatsApp interaction. For a special event, send the design early, confirm timing, and ask to see a photo before delivery if that matters to you.