Fairytale decor
The storybook interior is built for photos, with decorations that appeal to adults as much as children.
Hans & Gretel - Dubai
Mirdif
Hans & Gretel is a fairytale-themed confectionery store in Mirdif, filled with candy, gelato and photo-friendly decor. Reviews particularly highlight handmade gelato, bubble waffles made per order and colourful custom donuts, making it an easy stop for families or anyone with a sweet tooth.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
139 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Fresh gelato
Handmade gelato and bubble waffles are prepared per order, giving the visit a made-fresh element.
Kid friendly
Children can explore a broad candy selection, and one review describes the shop as a place for all ages.
Helpful tasting
Staff have let customers try gelato flavours before deciding, which is useful when the selection feels large.
Fresh candy
One customer rated the candy freshness highly, alongside the ice cream and service.
Tips for a Better Visit
Try samples. Ask to sample gelato before choosing; a reviewer was allowed to try all the flavours and decide comfortably.
Find the room. Look for the shop’s secret room if you want an extra fairytale-themed photo opportunity.
Check donuts. If ordering donuts, check that they are freshly made, since one visit found them stale or not fresh.
Budget sweets. Set a candy budget before filling a bag; one customer reported a price of 15 dhs per 100 grams.
Expect no seats. Plan to eat elsewhere in the centre or keep the visit brief, as a review reports no indoor seating.
Try cotton candy. Fresh cotton candy is made in front of you, so it is worth asking for if you want a more interactive treat.
Plan the visit
Practical details
City Center Mirdif,1st Floor, Shop #F050 - Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Rd
Mirdif, Dubai
Popular Mentions
Ice Rolly
Ice Rolly is singled out as a dessert worth trying, including for its preparation.
Signature Spanish latte
The signature Spanish latte received a notably better review than the shop’s donuts and some ice cream flavours.
Common Concerns
Stale cones
One review found the cones very stale, despite rating the gelato positively.
No seating
The shop is cute but has no seats inside, so plan for a short stop or standing visit.
High prices
Some customers consider the candy and overall offering expensive, with one review calling it very pricey.
Mixed freshness
A customer reported that the donuts were not fresh and found the coffee disappointing on that visit.
Limited gelato
One review felt the gelato selection was smaller than expected.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
15 dhs per 100 grams
candies
“Candies are priced at 15 dhs per 100 grams, same as all kiosk”Google review · August 2021
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The Bottom Line
Hans & Gretel is a confectionery stop in Mirdif built around a Hansel-and-Gretel fairytale theme. You can browse a large candy selection, order handmade gelato with a bubble waffle, or customise a colourful donut. The oversized sweet-shop decor is a genuine part of the appeal, especially if you want photos rather than a quick grab-and-go dessert.
The experience suits families particularly well: reviews call it kid-friendly, describe children enjoying the candy, and mention a secret room inside the shop. Adults are not left out; the decorations are repeatedly described as nostalgic and photo-friendly. Fresh cotton candy made in front of you adds another small bit of theatre.
Food feedback is positive overall but not perfectly consistent. Gelato is often praised, though one customer found the selection limited and another thought the cones were very stale. Donuts have also received mixed freshness feedback, so check before ordering.
Coffee opinions vary too: one reviewer liked the Spanish latte, while another disliked a caffe latte. Budget for treats rather than assuming a bargain. One review states that candies cost 15 dhs per 100 grams, while another calls the shop expensive.
There are reportedly no seats inside, so this works better as a dessert stop around your Mirdif City Centre visit than a place to linger.
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