Top 10 Best Confectionery stores in Dubai
The categories are:
- ✦ Kunafa variety
- ✦ Gift-ready sweets
- ✦ Chocolate-led desserts
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What people like
Crisp BaklavaOne reviewer praised the crisp phyllo, balanced syrup and lightly spiced nut filling in the baklava.
Kunafa PairingKunafa is repeatedly enjoyed with Turkish coffee or tea; one guest specifically liked the cheese kunafa with mistaka coffee.
Hafiz Mustafa 1864 is a Turkish confectionery and coffee shop in Al Barsha’s Mall of the Emirates. It is a convenient stop for traditional sweets, especially baklava and kunafa, with tea, Turkish coffee and a sit-down area for a mid-shopping dessert break.
TipFor a named coffee choice, ask for Alaturka coffee; one reviewer particularly paired it with kunafa.
Choose Hafiz Mustafa 1864 Mall of the Emirates for crisp, nut-filled baklava with balanced sweetness and syrup.
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What people like
Authentic FlavourOne customer describes the sweets as having an authentic Syrian taste, with fresh, rich pastries that melt in the mouth.
Helpful ServiceReviews describe staff as welcoming and willing to answer questions, offer guidance and help indecisive customers choose.
Al Sultan Sweets is a Deira confectionery store focused on Oriental and Arabic sweets and pastries. Reviews point to kunafa, Syrian-style treats and ice cream, with indoor and terrace seating for enjoying desserts and drinks.
TipIf ordering ahead, reconfirm the collection time: one customer waited outside 10 extra minutes after a 40-minute lead time.
Choose Al Sultan Sweets for fresh Arabic sweets with an authentic Syrian flavour and a melt-in-the-mouth finish.
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What people like
Free TastingsYou can sample a wide range before choosing; one visitor was allowed to taste almost everything.
Pomegranate DelightThe pomegranate Turkish delight is repeatedly singled out, including a sugar-free version praised for its taste.
Royal Delight is a confectionery shop in Bur Dubai where you can sample Turkish delights, nougat and chocolate treats before buying. Reviews also highlight its chocolate-coated dates and herbal teas, making it a useful stop for edible gifts or a sweet break with coffee and ice cream.
TipAsk to taste several varieties before buying; reviews say the shop commonly offers broad tastings of sweets and teas.
Choose Royal Delight when you want to taste a broad range of Turkish and Middle Eastern treats before buying.
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What people like
Fresh deliveryOffice orders have been reported arriving fast, fresh and hot, while a separate delivery arrived warm and tasty.
Wide choiceThe menu includes versions such as Ne3me, Cheese & Ashta, Nabulsi, Lotus, Nutella, sugar-free and mini cheese bites.
Kanafani is a Lebanese Arabic-sweets shop in Mirdif, best known for kunafa served in several styles, including Kunafa Kaak. You can also pick up traditional sweets such as ma3moul mad with Ashta, with reviews highlighting fresh preparation, balanced sweetness and warm service.
TipOrder Kunafa Kaak if you want the branch’s most distinctive pairing; reviewers describe it as a taste of home.
Choose Kanafani - Uptown Mall Mirdiff for crisp, golden kunafa with warm cheese and sweetness that stays balanced.
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What people like
Butter cookiesThe rolled butter cookies are light, crisp and buttery without being overly sweet.
Gift packagingElegant individual packaging and gift sets make the sweets easy to share or give away.
YOKU MOKU is a Japanese confectionery store and café in Mirdif, known for crisp butter cookies, cigar-shaped wafers and Japanese cakes. It also makes a calm stop for coffee, tea and a neatly packaged gift.
TipVisit in the morning if you want the best chance of finding the full dessert selection.
Choose YOKU MOKU City Centre Mirdif | يوكو موكو - سيتي سنتر مردف for light, crisp butter cookies that are refined without being overly sweet.
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What people like
Cheese optionsCheese and cream kunafa are both well liked, giving you a choice between a richer cheese filling and a heavier cream version.
Multiple varietiesYou can ask for pieces from three kunafa varieties in one order, useful if you are deciding between styles.
Firas Sweets is a confectionery store in Al Hudaiba serving classic Arabic and Middle Eastern sweets. Reviews make the kunafa the main draw—especially the crispy cheese version—while baklava gives you something easy to take home or buy as a gift. Expect a compact, quick-stop shop rather than a spacious dessert café.
TipAsk for the crispy cheese kunafa, original rather than orange, with syrup and chopped pistachio.
Choose حلويات فراس الضيافة Firas Sweets for a crispy cheese kunafa with a crunchy exterior and creamy centre.
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What people like
Molten CentreThe original and Kinder molten cakes are repeatedly praised for rich chocolate and a soft, gooey centre.
Custard ProfiteroleThe custard profiterole combines chocolate, custard and cake; one reviewer called the profiterole mountain a standout.
Lava Cake is a Jumeirah confectionery store and dessert café focused on chocolate-led treats. Customers come for its molten cakes, especially the original lava cake, and for richer combinations such as custard profiteroles with chocolate.
TipConsider sharing rich chocolate portions: one reviewer found the cake decadent but too much after a few bites.
Choose Lava Cake for a warm, gooey molten chocolate centre in a rich dessert.
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What people like
ParkingPaid parking is reported directly in front of the shop, useful for quick takeaway visits.
Extra toppingYou can request extra pistachio topping for the kunafa.
Firas Sweets is an Arabic confectionery shop in Al Twar, best known in reviews for its kunafa and baklava. Customers can choose different kunafa styles, including cheese versions, and buy freshly prepared sweets for takeaway or dine-in.
TipBefore eating in, confirm the portion price and any dine-in charge; one customer was quoted AED12 but billed AED17.50.
Choose حلويات فراس القصيص Firas Sweets for kunafa that reviewers repeatedly describe as fresh, delicious and good value.
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What people like
Turkish breakfastThe Turkish breakfast platter is repeatedly described as good value, with a pleasant atmosphere for dining in.
Wedding ordersA customer successfully arranged 145 boxes of sweets for a wedding, suggesting the shop can handle substantial event orders.
Abbasoglu Sweets Dubai is a Turkish and Middle Eastern confectionery store in Dubai Silicon Oasis, with seating for breakfast and meals as well as sweets to take away. Reviews particularly point to the kunafa, Turkish breakfast platter and gift-ready dessert selection.
TipFor kunafa orders, allow extra time or check the status before waiting; one customer cancelled after a long delay.
Choose Abbasoglu Sweets Dubai for large-scale sweet orders, including substantial wedding quantities.
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