Fresh baklava
The baklava is repeatedly described as fresh, crisp and generously filled, with balanced sweetness in several reviews.
Hafiz Mustafa 1864 The Dubai Mall
Downtown Dubai
Hafiz Mustafa 1864 is a Turkish dessert shop in Downtown Dubai, inside The Dubai Mall. Reviews point to fresh baklava, kunafa and Turkish coffee, plus a polished sit-down atmosphere and gift-friendly packaging for taking sweets home.
Reputation Score
4.9
★★★★★
29,383 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Turkish coffee
Turkish coffee is a strong part of the experience, praised alongside desserts and sometimes offered for tasting.
Gift packaging
Staff can create customized gift arrangements and vacuum-pack sweets to make them easier to take home.
Elegant setting
The shop is described as elegant, relaxing and clean, with an atmosphere that evokes Istanbul.
Helpful tastings
Reviews mention tea, coffee and Turkish delight tastings that help first-time visitors choose among unfamiliar flavours.
Allergy care
One review describes staff checking ingredients carefully and identifying safe choices for a guest with a severe nut allergy.
Wide choice
The range includes many baklava flavours and assorted Turkish sweets, giving shoppers plenty to compare.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check extras. Before ordering, confirm whether cream or ice cream costs extra and ask to see item prices, as one bill added 19 AED for cream.
Try the pairing. For a classic order, consider Turkish coffee with kunafeh and ice cream; one review calls this the traditional combination.
Ask about ingredients. If you have a nut allergy, ask staff to check ingredients carefully and confirm which desserts are safe before ordering.
Plan gifts. For sweets to take home, ask about vacuum-packing; a customer found it especially useful for Chinese New Year gifts.
Sample first. Use available tastings to compare flavours, particularly if you are buying only a small amount of Turkish delight.
Allow extra time. If you are visiting on a tight schedule, allow some buffer: one customer reported waiting longer than later arrivals without an explanation.
Plan the visit
Practical details
The Dubai Mall, LG Floor 093
Burj Khalifa - Downtown Dubai, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
Popular Mentions
Kunafa
Kunafa appears in both classic and cheese versions, with reviewers praising its rich texture and flavour.
Sultan plate
The Sultan plate is mentioned as a six-baklava selection that one customer considered worthwhile.
Common Concerns
High prices
Several customers consider the desserts expensive, even when they feel the quality or Dubai Mall location partly justifies the cost.
Extra charges
A customer was charged 19 AED for cream after believing it was included, and also found individual item prices unclear.
Inconsistent freshness
One review reports that sampled sweets were soft and fresh while the served pieces were unusually hard and apparently stale.
Uneven service
Reviews include complaints about a long unexplained wait and inconsistent staff communication.
Sweetness varies
The chocolate walnut baklava was considered far too sweet by one visitor, despite other reviews finding the sweetness well balanced.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
19 AED
cream
“However, when the bill came, we were surprised to see an additional charge of 19 AED for the cream”Google review · March 2026
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The Bottom Line
Hafiz Mustafa 1864 is a Turkish dessert shop in Downtown Dubai’s The Dubai Mall, suited to both a sit-down sweet and a box of gifts. The main draws in the reviews are baklava, kunafa, Turkish coffee and Turkish tea, with Turkish delights available to sample and take home. Baklava is the safest starting point: customers describe it as fresh, flaky, crisp and generously filled, while one visitor especially enjoyed the baklava cake.
Kunafa gets strong praise too, although individual dishes can vary; the recommended traditional pairing is Turkish coffee with kunafeh and ice cream. The elegant, relaxing setting makes it more than a quick counter purchase, and tastings can help when the display feels overwhelming. This is not a budget dessert stop.
Several reviews call the prices high, and one customer was surprised by a separate 19 AED cream charge after ordering. Ask what is included and check item prices before eating. There are also a few reports of hard, less-fresh sweets and slow service, so inspect or sample when possible and allow extra time.
For presents, vacuum-packing and customized arrangements are useful touches, especially if the sweets need to travel.