Banana pudding
The signature Banana Pudding is repeatedly praised for its creamy texture, fresh banana flavour and consistent quality.
Magnolia Bakery
Downtown Dubai
Magnolia Bakery is a cheerful counter-service bakeshop in Downtown Dubai, inside Bloomingdale’s at Dubai Mall. Reviews point first-time visitors towards the signature Banana Pudding, while the Milk Cake and custom birthday cakes give regulars and celebration shoppers other concrete reasons to stop.
Reputation Score
4.2
★★★★☆
517 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Milk cake
Milk Cake is a standout for several reviewers, with one calling it outstanding and another returning specifically for it.
Custom cakes
Customers have successfully arranged personalised birthday cakes through the bakery’s WhatsApp contact shared on Instagram.
Cheesecake range
Mango cheesecake is among the well-liked options, while other reviews specifically praise the lemon and blueberry versions.
Friendly staff
Multiple reviews describe the team as patient, helpful and welcoming when choosing desserts or placing orders.
Monthly flavours
The bakery has introduced a new flavour monthly, giving repeat visitors something different to try.
Tips for a Better Visit
Start here. Try the Banana Pudding first; reviews call it the signature item and say it comes in three sizes.
Ask chilled. Request the Banana Pudding well-chilled, since one review found room-temperature pudding less satisfying.
Find Bloomingdale’s. If mall signage is unhelpful, search for Bloomingdale’s and turn left after entering; the bakery is near the entrance.
Order ahead. For a personalised birthday cake, use the WhatsApp contact linked through Instagram and share a reference photo.
Check sweetness. If you prefer lightly sweet desserts, ask about sweetness or choose carefully: several customers found the puddings and frosting sugary.
Ask discounts. Check for applicable discounts before paying; one customer only learned about the Fazaa discount afterwards.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Lower Ground,Dubai Mall - 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 – 11:00 PM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
Popular Mentions
Red Velvet Cupcake
The Red Velvet Cupcake is one of the family favourites mentioned by a repeat customer.
Vanilla cupcakes
Vanilla cupcakes were specifically enjoyed, unlike the chocolate version by the same reviewer.
Common Concerns
Very sweet
Several reviewers found the Banana Pudding, milk cake and frostings sweeter than they preferred.
Hard to find
The branch can be difficult to locate because mall screens and the app may not list Magnolia Bakery clearly.
Uneven cakes
Reviews are mixed on the cakes: one chocolate slice was described as dry, with an overpowering coffee taste.
Shopping setting
Because the branch sits inside Bloomingdale’s, shelves and passing shoppers can take away from the atmosphere.
Plastic spoon
One customer was offered only a cheap black plastic soup spoon for eating the desserts.
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The Bottom Line
Magnolia Bakery is a counter-service bakeshop inside Bloomingdale’s at Dubai Mall, in Downtown Dubai. The clearest reason to visit is the Banana Pudding, a creamy layered dessert that many customers return for. Milk Cake is another standout, while cheesecakes, cupcakes and seasonal puddings give you alternatives if banana is not your thing.
The bakery also handles celebration orders. One parent arranged a personalised birthday cake through WhatsApp after contacting the bakery via Instagram and sharing a reference photo. Reviews describe the staff as patient and helpful when explaining flavours or helping customers choose slices, and families particularly mention the Red Velvet Cupcake and cheesecake.
There are a few practical caveats. Desserts can run very sweet: this comes up with the Banana Pudding, milk cake and frosting. Cake quality is less consistent in the reviews, with complaints about a dry chocolate slice and an underwhelming red velvet cake.
The branch is embedded in Bloomingdale’s rather than presented as a prominent standalone shop, so finding it through Dubai Mall signage or the app may take some effort. For a first visit, look for Bloomingdale’s, ask for the pudding well-chilled, and check any discount before paying. The setting is convenient for a mall stop, though not especially private or café-like.