Tasting Samples
Staff commonly let shoppers try multiple flavours, making the unusual liquorice combinations easier to choose.
Lakrids by Bülow
Downtown Dubai
Lakrids by Bülow is a gourmet Danish liquorice and chocolate shop in Downtown Dubai, known for chocolate-coated liquorice with unusual sweet, salty and fruity combinations. You can sample different flavours before choosing treats for yourself or a neatly presented gift.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
188 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Distinctive Flavours
Chocolate-coated liquorice comes in unexpected combinations, including salted caramel, coffee and fruit flavours.
Gift Ready
Chic packaging and colourful presentation make the sweets a practical gift, including for travellers taking them abroad.
Helpful Guidance
Reviewers say staff explain the products and help match shoppers with flavours without making the process feel pressured.
Repeat Custom
One customer said staff recognised them from a previous visit, adding a personal touch to the service.
Broad Selection
The range goes beyond classic liquorice, with chocolate, fruity, salty and festive options to explore.
Tips for a Better Visit
Sample First. Try the tasting samples before buying; liquorice flavours range from classic to sweet, salty, fruity and chocolate-coated.
Check Dates. If you accept a promotional extra, check its expiry date before leaving, as one free item was reportedly near expiry.
Try Several. Ask to compare several flavours rather than choosing blind; one family was able to try most of the range.
Gift Option. For a travel gift, consider the neatly presented chocolate-coated liquorice, which reviewers specifically found suitable for taking abroad.
Ask Offers. Ask what promotion is currently running, since shoppers have reported both buy-two-get-one and buy-three-get-one offers.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Financial Ctr St
Burj Khalifa - Downtown Dubai, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Popular Mentions
double chocolate
Double chocolate is singled out as a favourite treat by one returning customer.
pink pineple
Pink pineple, spelled this way in the review, is listed among a customer’s favourite flavours.
Common Concerns
Premium Pricing
Some customers consider the products expensive, even while feeling the quality may justify the cost.
Expiry Concern
One buyer said the free item from a buy-three-get-one offer was near expiry and noticed only after tasting it.
Uneven Help
A customer reported receiving no assistance and no offer during a later visit.
Limited Gifting
One older review wanted more gifting options beyond the existing presentation and products.
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The Bottom Line
Lakrids by Bülow is a specialist Danish liquorice and chocolate shop in Downtown Dubai’s Dubai Mall. The main experience is choosing chocolate-coated liquorice balls with a liquorice centre, then tasting flavours before buying. Reviews mention bronze salted caramel, double chocolate, classic liquorice and fruity combinations, so it suits curious sweet-tooth shoppers as much as committed liquorice fans.
The tasting element is a real advantage, particularly if you assume you dislike black liquorice. One reviewer changed their mind after trying the chocolate-covered version, while another described sampling bronze, coffee and fruit flavours. Staff are often praised for explaining the range and helping customers choose, and repeat visitors mention warm, personal service.
The attractive packaging makes these easy to buy as gifts, including for friends and family overseas. There are practical cautions: several customers describe the sweets as pricey, and one reported that the extra item in a buy-three-get-one offer was near its expiry date. Check promotional items before leaving.
It is also worth asking about current deals, since another shopper received a buy-two-get-one offer. More gifting options were requested in an older review, but the existing presentation remains one of the shop’s clearest strengths.