Custom designs
Cakes are repeatedly made to match supplied designs, including baby-shower, gender-reveal and themed birthday cakes.
Occasions Cake Shop
Discovery Gardens
Occasions Cake Shop in Discovery Gardens is a cake shop known in reviews for custom celebration cakes and fresh, flavourful bakes. Customers especially mention designs made to match reference images, along with eggless options such as Ras Malai cake.
Reputation Score
4.5
★★★★★
762 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Eggless options
The eggless Ras Malai cake was described as soft, well-balanced and popular with the whole family.
Fresh cakes
Several customers describe the cakes as fresh, moist and delicious, including a Black Forest cake delivered on time.
Reliable delivery
Reviews mention on-time delivery, careful handling and one order promised an arrival an hour early.
Short notice
The shop accommodated cupcakes for a company event on very short notice without compromising the reported quality.
WhatsApp orders
Customers have ordered customised cakes through WhatsApp and found the process smooth, fast and professional.
Parking available
One visitor specifically noted lots of parking spaces around the Discovery Gardens location.
Tips for a Better Visit
Share references. For a custom cake, send a reference image and confirm the design details in advance; reviewers say replicas were successful.
Confirm texture. If you prefer a moist, dense sponge, discuss the texture clearly before ordering, as one customer reported repeated dryness.
Try eggless. Ask about the eggless Ras Malai cake if you need an egg-free option; one family praised its softness and balanced sweetness.
Order WhatsApp. WhatsApp ordering may be useful for customised cakes; one customer used it successfully for a Mom-to-Be cake.
Allow lead time. Even though short-notice cupcakes were accommodated, confirm delivery timing early for celebrations; several reviews highlight punctual delivery.
Prioritise cakes. If you are choosing between cakes and sweets, note that one reviewer specifically advised sticking to the cakes after a poor sweets experience.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Street 1 , zen building 19 , opp park side hotel
Jebel Ali Village - Discovery Gardens, 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
customized cake
Customised cakes are repeatedly praised for following reference images and requested designs closely.
chocolate truffle cake
One regular customer specifically called the chocolate truffle cake amazing.
ras mallai cake/ slice
A visitor noted the ras mallai cake or slice as an unusual option they had not seen elsewhere.
Common Concerns
Dry sponge
One repeat customer reported that the cake bread remained extremely dry and fluffy despite discussing the desired texture in detail.
Mixed sweets
A review found the malai chamcham and mango cream chamach medicinal-tasting, with a chamch base that broke apart.
Pastry concerns
One customer reported stale rasgulla and pastries with an unpleasant oil smell, and said the items were discarded.
Uneven feedback
A reviewer said the sponge and coating had changed, tasted worse than before and felt overpriced.
Serious complaint
One older review alleged fungus in a cake and reported becoming ill afterward; this is an individual customer account.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
50 AED
Medium-size cake
“Medium-size cake starting price is 50 AED”Google review · October 2024
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The Bottom Line
Occasions Cake Shop in Discovery Gardens is mainly worth considering for celebration cakes that need a specific look. Customers describe custom designs matching reference images for baby showers, birthdays, gender reveals and themed cakes, while the eggless Ras Malai cake stands out for being soft, not overly sweet and well-liked by a whole family. Cupcakes are another practical choice, including for a company event placed at short notice.
Ordering is often handled through WhatsApp, and reviews mention helpful guidance, smooth communication and delivery that arrived on time or even an hour early. One customer also noted that the cake was delivered carefully without damage. There are lots of parking spaces around the place, which makes collection less awkward for a celebration order.
The main caution is consistency. Most recent reviews praise freshness, flavour and design, but a few customers reported dry or overly fluffy sponge, while others were unhappy with certain sweets and pastries. One reviewer also felt the taste had changed and prices were high.
If texture matters, confirm that you want a moist, dense sponge before finalising the order. For pricing context only, one review said a medium-size cake started at 50 AED; confirm the current price and design charges directly.