Custom Designs
Reference-picture cakes have been closely matched, including a son's birthday cake described as exactly similar and moist.
Occasions Cakes Dubai Al nahda
Al Nahda
Occasions Cakes is a cake shop in Al Nahda offering in-house cakes, pastries and sweets, along with bulk and party orders. Reviews highlight its customized birthday cakes, including Lego and skating-themed designs, as well as eggless Indian-flavoured options such as pan and rasmalai.
Reputation Score
4.0
★★★★☆
353 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Eggless Options
A reviewer specifically noted that most offerings are eggless, including unusual Indian flavours such as pan and rasmalai.
Fast Orders
One late order placed at 9 pm was ready by 11 pm, making the shop useful for some last-minute cake needs.
Birthday Finishes
The Lego cake was praised for its finishing and presentation as well as its taste.
Useful Packaging
A made-to-order butterscotch cake was described as professionally packed and delivered on time.
Longtime Customers
At least one customer says their household has been ordering from the store for more than a decade.
Tips for a Better Visit
Confirm Frosting. Before paying, confirm the exact frosting and repeat it on the order; a red velvet customer received whipped cream instead of cream cheese.
Check Freshness. During Ramadan, ask when a cake was baked and be cautious with display cakes, which one reviewer said were not fresh.
Bring References. For a themed cake, send a reference image and confirm the design; one birthday order was reported to match the picture closely.
Try WhatsApp. WhatsApp ordering worked well for one birthday booking, so it may be useful for sharing designs and arranging an order remotely.
Ask Parking. If you are collecting in person, a 2019 review reported public parking near the Al Nahda 2 shop.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Noor Talib building - Shop no.3 - next to NMC hospital
Al Nahda Second - Al Nahda, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
Popular Mentions
Rasmalai Cake
Rasmalai cake is one of the shop's most discussed products, though reviews are sharply divided on its freshness, flavour and cream-to-cake balance.
RASMALAI SELFIE CAKE
One customer enjoyed the RASMALAI SELFIE CAKE and also noted fast delivery and quick WhatsApp replies.
Pan (Betel leaf) flavored cake
The pan-flavoured cake stands out as an unusual Indian-inspired option in the eggless range.
Chocolate truffle
A chocolate truffle order was described as having an excellent texture and flavour, with creative decoration.
Chilli guvava
The chilli guvava cake was ordered late at night and reportedly pleased everyone who tasted it.
Common Concerns
Freshness Issues
Several reviews report dry or stale cakes, including a displayed rasmalai cake with dry, bitter-tasting rasmalai.
Frosting Mismatch
A customer was told the red velvet cake used cream cheese frosting but found regular whipped cream instead.
Creamy Layers
Some customers felt cakes contained far too much cream, leaving very little sponge; one butterscotch cake cost 65 dirhams.
Service Variability
Reviews range from courteous assistance to rude, confusing or unhelpful communication at the counter.
Cheesecake Texture
The Lotus cheesecake was reported to disintegrate when cut, with undissolved gelatin sheets noticeable while eating.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
32aed
father’s day cupcakes
“Ordered father’s day cupcakes via noon for 32aed”Google review · June 2025
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The Bottom Line
Occasions Cakes in Al Nahda is a practical stop for birthday cakes, customized designs and Indian-style flavours. Customers have ordered Lego, unicorn and skating-themed cakes, while the eggless range includes less usual choices such as pan, rasmalai and chilli guava. Bulk and party orders are also handled, and one customer received a late-night order within two hours.
The strongest pattern is design work. Reviewers describe reference-picture cakes as closely matched, with good finishing and presentation, and several mention moist, delicious results. Chocolate truffle, plum cake, cupcakes and butterscotch cakes also receive positive comments.
Packaging and delivery were praised for one made-to-order butterscotch cake, while a father's-day cupcake order was described as well packaged. Quality is not completely consistent. Rasmalai cake draws repeated criticism: some customers found it sour, stale, bitter or mostly cream.
Other reviews mention dry cake, excessive filling, a soft Lotus cheesecake texture and a red velvet frosting that did not match what was promised. Service feedback is similarly mixed, ranging from helpful design guidance to rude or confusing communication. Confirm the flavour, frosting and freshness before paying; during Ramadan, be especially wary of display cakes.
A 2019 review also notes public parking near the Al Nahda 2 branch.