Chocolate Desserts
Chocolate desserts are repeatedly described as rich, fresh and beautifully presented, with the lava cake a recurring highlight.
Godiva - Dubai Mall
Downtown Dubai
Godiva in Downtown Dubai is a chocolate cafe for Belgian chocolates, coffee and plated desserts. Reviews make the lava cake and rich hot chocolate stand out, while the cosy seating and waterfall-side setting give shoppers a comfortable place to pause.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
697 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Welcoming Service
Many reviews describe staff as friendly, attentive and helpful, with warm recommendations and prompt service.
Waterfall Setting
The cafe sits near the Dubai Mall waterfall, where its sound and views create a calming backdrop for coffee or dessert.
Quiet Seating
Reviewers found the cosy seating unusually quiet during some visits, making it easy to talk and relax.
Coffee Choices
Beyond standard coffee, reviewers enjoyed affogato, cold drip and a syphone coffee prepared at the table.
Gift Potential
The gourmet Belgian chocolates and gift items make the cafe useful for picking up a thoughtful sweet present.
Comfortable Ambience
Reviews mention a refined interior, comfortable seats and a cosy atmosphere suited to a relaxed shopping break.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check Availability. Ask whether the hot chocolate bomb is available before ordering; one review found it unavailable.
Check Portions. Confirm the serving size for brochettes before paying, as one review reported receiving one instead of the three pictured.
Use Discounts. If you hold an Esaad or Fazaa card, ask about the reported special discount before settling the bill.
Try Lava Cake. The lava cake is a dependable dessert choice in the reviews, including versions served with vanilla ice cream.
Seek Quiet. For a calmer catch-up, consider a visit when the cafe is quiet; one guest enjoyed cosy seating and an uninterrupted conversation.
Allow Time. Build in extra time during busy or uneven service periods, since reviews mention delays with both orders and the bill.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Ground Floor, 091 - GF Financial Ctr St
Burj Khalifa - Downtown Dubai, Dubai
| Mon | 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Popular Mentions
Hot chocolate
The hot chocolate is presented as a rich choice for a chocolate-focused visit, especially with fruit.
Pistachio iced latte
The pistachio iced latte was described as smooth and flavorful, making it a useful alternative to dessert-heavy drinks.
Chocolate-dipped strawberries
Chocolate-dipped strawberries were recommended as fresh, juicy fruit coated in rich Godiva chocolate.
Common Concerns
Slow Service
Some visitors experienced very slow service, including delays with orders and the bill even when the cafe was empty.
Melted Ice Cream
One review reported that an ice-cream order arrived melted and was not enjoyable.
Hard To Find
The cafe can be difficult to locate because it is tucked away in a less obvious corner of the mall.
Portion Confusion
A reviewer said the menu showed three brochettes but only one was served at the same price.
Hygiene Concern
One visitor was uncomfortable seeing unwrapped sweets handled by bare hands after other tasks, including handling money.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
55AED
2 drinks
“Overall it cost us 55AED for the 2 drinks which was good”Google review · October 2024
$50-60
breakfast for two with fresh juice
“Great place, food is both delicious and beautiful, breakfast for two with fresh juice will cost $50-60, and dinner will $100 without wine”Google review · December 2024
$100
dinner without wine
“Great place, food is both delicious and beautiful, breakfast for two with fresh juice will cost $50-60, and dinner will $100 without wine”Google review · December 2024
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The Bottom Line
Godiva Dubai Mall is a chocolate cafe in Downtown Dubai where the main draw is a sweet pause during a mall visit. You can order plated desserts such as lava cake, cheesecake with chocolate sauce or crepes, alongside hot chocolate and coffee. The chocolates also work well as a gift, rather than just a cafe treat.
The setting gets unusually specific praise: reviewers describe comfortable, cosy seating near the Dubai Mall waterfall, with the sound of running water creating a calming backdrop. Some found the tucked-away spot quiet enough for a proper conversation, while others liked watching coffee preparation, including syphone coffee and cold drip. Service is usually described as warm, attentive and quick, but the experience is not perfectly consistent.
One visit involved very slow orders and a delayed bill, while another found melted ice cream. A separate review raised a hygiene concern about bare-hand handling of unwrapped sweets. It is also worth checking portions and availability: one guest said a menu showing three brochettes resulted in one, and the hot chocolate bomb was unavailable on another visit.
Prices can feel high, though Esaad and Fazaa cardholders may find a discount.