Baklava
Reviewers call the baklava some of the best they have tried in the UAE, with reasonable sugar in many varieties.
Al Qusais
Le Damas Sweets is an Arabic sweets shop in Al Qusais, known in reviews for baklava, Rahash and gift-ready packaging. Customers can also order online, although recent delivery experiences have been inconsistent.
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Reviewers call the baklava some of the best they have tried in the UAE, with reasonable sugar in many varieties.
The elegant packaging makes the boxes practical for visits, gifts and sending to family or friends.
Several customers appreciate that the sweets are not excessively sugary; one reviewer found the sugar content reasonable across most varieties.
The mini cookie biscuits were singled out as a good accompaniment to Ghawa and coffee.
One customer reported that an international gift order reached a friend in Japan, who was very happy with it.
Order Ahead. For time-sensitive delivery, order at least a day early; one review says Abu Dhabi delivery takes a day.
Buy In Store. Consider buying directly from a store rather than relying on online delivery, based on a customer’s repeated delivery problems.
Check Charges. Review the final bill before accepting delivery, since one customer reported an unexplained AED 20 addition.
Check Chocolate. If ordering Dubai chocolate, inspect it before eating; one customer reported finding three rocks inside a bar.
Confirm Timing. Do not assume the website slot guarantees arrival; a customer’s available booking was moved two days later.
Plan the visit
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Sun | Closed |
Rahash was specifically praised for arriving on time and being packed attractively enough to give as a present.
Dubai Chocolate receives mixed feedback: some enjoyed it, while others found the flavour disappointing or reported a serious foreign-object concern.
Maamoul was included in an online order alongside pistachio cream, though that review focused on the delivery charge rather than taste.
Pistachio-containing items were praised for their presentation and elegant packaging.
Recent online orders were sometimes confirmed but not delivered, including an order scheduled for the next day.
Customers report unanswered calls and WhatsApp messages, delayed replies and difficulty resolving delivery problems.
One customer says an undelivered item from order #11592 still had not been refunded after repeated reminders.
A customer found three rocks inside a Dubai chocolate bar and nearly broke a tooth.
One online customer says AED 20 was added despite the website showing free delivery above AED 100.
The Bottom Line
Le Damas Sweets is an Arabic sweets shop in Al Qusais with a strong reputation for baklava and traditional oriental sweets. Customers also mention Rahash, mini cookie biscuits and Dubai Chocolate, so there is plenty to choose from whether you are assembling a gift box or picking up something for coffee. The elegant packaging is a genuine strength: one reviewer called the mini biscuits perfect with Ghawa and coffee, while another said a gift shipment to Japan arrived happily received.
The food feedback is not uniformly positive. Long-time reviews describe fresh, crisp sweets, reasonable sugar levels and high-quality baklava, but a more recent customer found the Chewy Dubai Chocolate below average, and another reported three rocks inside a Dubai chocolate bar. Those are significant quality cautions, especially for a relatively expensive gift item.
Online ordering is the biggest practical risk. Recent customers describe missed deliveries, unanswered calls and WhatsApp messages, delayed refunds and an unexplained AED 20 charge despite a free-delivery threshold. If timing matters, order at least a day ahead; one reviewer specifically advised this for Abu Dhabi.
For a more dependable purchase, buying directly from a store was recommended. International delivery has worked for at least one customer, whose gift reached Japan, but recent service reports suggest confirming the schedule and final bill before paying.