Top 10 Best Donut shops in Dubai
Choose among:
- ✦ Vegan donuts
- ✦ Broad flavour choice
- ✦ Soft filled donuts are the key distinctions
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What people like
Soft doughMany customers describe the donuts as soft and fluffy, with one review noting they stayed soft the next day without warming.
Vegan choiceThe vegan range includes Sugar-Glazed, pistachio, strawberry and other flavours, giving plant-based diners more than one option.
Here-O Donuts is a pink, cosy donut shop in Palm Jumeirah serving handmade-style donuts, vegan options and coffee. Reviews particularly highlight the soft Sugar-Glazed donut, Vanilla Cr-O-issant and playful in-store touches such as the claw machine.
TipStart with Vanill-O or the Vanilla Cr-O-issant; both are specifically recommended by customers.
Choose HERE-O Donuts for a vegan range that includes a particularly well-liked soft Sugar-Glazed option.
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What people like
Donut VarietyCustomers mention a wide selection of fresh, soft donuts, including custard-filled and pistachio options.
Fresh CoffeeCoffee is regularly described as fresh, well brewed and a good match for the donuts.
In Al Barsha, this Dunkin’ branch is a convenient stop at Mall of the Emirates for coffee, breakfast items and a wide choice of donuts. Reviews especially highlight fresh donuts, quick service and drinks such as the Spanish Latte, though the small seating area and occasional order mix-ups are worth knowing about.
TipBefore leaving, verify the donut and drink match your order; several reviews describe receiving different flavours or items.
Choose Dunkin' for a fast coffee-and-donut stop with fresh, soft donuts and plenty of choice.
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What people like
Wide selectionThe freshly made range includes plenty of flavours, from cheesecake and Red Velvet to Lotus and pistachio options.
Pistachio KnafehThe Pistachio Knafeh donut was praised for its restrained sweetness, crunchy knafeh and nut garnish.
Krispy Kreme is a donut shop in Downtown Dubai’s Dubai Mall food court, serving assorted donuts alongside coffee and frozen drinks. Reviews make it appealing for its broad flavour selection, including Pistachio Knafeh, and for soft, generously filled donuts when fresh.
TipIf the display has been sitting for a while, ask whether the donut is fresh; some evening purchases were stale or hard.
Choose Krispy Kreme | Dubai Mall Fashion Avenue when browsing a wide selection matters, especially if you want filled, soft donuts.
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What people like
Custom messagesCustom messages turn the donuts into a practical alternative to a birthday cake or a standard gift box.
Named flavoursCustomers single out flavours including pumpkin spice, creme brulee, Lotus and strawberry jam.
Donaccino is a donut shop in Al Sufouh specialising in vegan-friendly and egg-free artisanal donuts. Customers come for soft, filled doughnuts such as bombolinis, while custom message and birthday boxes make the shop useful for gifts and celebrations.
TipLeave extra time for an order, especially a larger one, because fresh batches may need baking before collection or delivery.
Choose Donaccino for custom-message donuts that can work as a gift or celebration alternative to cake.
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What people like
Gelato PairingsCustomers pair the lukumades with gelato flavours such as mango, hazelnut, cookies and cream, and tiramisu.
Mixable PortionsThe portions are generous, and a tray can include 10 pieces with mixed flavours, making it easy to share or compare toppings.
Lukumades in Al Wasl serves freshly made Greek-style doughnut balls with creative toppings, alongside gelato and drinks. It suits a casual dessert stop, whether you want pistachio lukumades, a thick shake or an iced Karak.
TipOrder the lukumades fresh; one review says the dough is renewed every 30 minutes, so the preparation is part of the appeal.
Choose Lukumades - Al Wasl for a familiar classic glazed donut with a consistently recommended profile.
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What people like
Classic glazedThe classic glazed remains a reliable favourite, with one reviewer calling it their go-to donut beyond the Harry Potter collaboration.
Welcoming serviceMany visits are described as friendly and cheerful, with customers specifically noting warm smiles, patience and helpful service.
Krispy Kreme Mall of the Emirates is a donut shop in Al Barsha serving a wide range of flavours alongside coffee and frozen drinks. Reviews make it especially worth considering for the classic glazed donut, cappuccino breaks and occasional limited-edition collaborations.
TipAsk specifically about same-day offers before paying; one customer asked but was not told about a buy-one-get-one AED 1 deal.
Choose Krispy Kreme Mall of the Emirates for a varied donut stop with a quieter setting than a typical mall kiosk.
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What people like
Quiet settingA review describes the Jumeirah branch as a quiet place for a relaxed stop.
Mini doughnutsMini doughnuts are a specific option that one customer enjoyed alongside regular doughnuts.
Krispy Kreme’s Jumeirah branch is a donut shop for assorted doughnuts, coffee and frozen drinks. Reviews point to it as a handy breakfast or quick-bite stop, with mini doughnuts and iced coffee among the more specific choices customers mention.
TipCall or check availability before travelling, especially if you need a full 24-piece box.
Choose Krispy Kreme | Umm Souqim for Boston-filled donuts with a specifically praised soft texture.
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What people like
Large ordersA customer ordering three dozen said the team packed them according to their wishes.
Drink optionsReviews mention nice drinks and recommend the Nutella frozen drink, while another customer enjoyed coffee with a doughnut.
Krispy Kreme is a donut shop in Dubai Silicon Oasis serving assorted doughnuts alongside coffee and frozen drinks. Reviews highlight Boston-filled doughnuts, Passion fruit donut, and occasional batches of fresh doughnuts, though freshness and opening hours can be inconsistent.
TipConfirm the branch is open before making a late trip; one customer drove 45 minutes and found it closed at 12:30am.
Choose Krispy Kreme for fresh, soft filled or caramel donuts when the current batch is in good condition.
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What people like
SeatingThere is seating in and around the food-court setting, although busy weekends can make it harder to find a spot.
Fair sizingOne review found the donut portions a good size for the price.
Krispy Kreme at Ibn Battuta Mall is a donut shop in Jebel Ali Village serving classic and filled donuts alongside coffee and frozen drinks. Reviews point to the original sugar-coated donut, iced Americano and Strawberry Froze as worthwhile picks, though freshness and stock can vary by visit.
View full business page →TipAsk which donuts are freshest before choosing; reviewers specifically advise buying them fresh.
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