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Best Sweets and dessert buffets in Dubai
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Dosa BreakfastSouth Indian breakfast is a standout, with crisp dosas, soft idlis, chutneys, sambar and filter coffee.
Menu VarietyThe menu covers both South Indian favourites and North Indian dishes, including Punjabi and Gujarati thalis.
Malgudy is a vegetarian restaurant in Dubai Silicon Oasis serving South and North Indian food, with breakfast, sweets and desserts. Reviews make the South Indian breakfast a strong draw, especially the crisp dosas, soft idlis, chutneys, sambar and filter coffee, while monthly tiffin service suits regular home-style meals.
View full business page →Tip: Avoid RushTry visiting outside weekend peak periods: one review reports weekend waits of about an hour.
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Crispy wafflesWaffles are often praised for a crisp outside, fluffy centre and restrained sweetness; one review found them good value at 12 AED.
Creamy shakesThe shakes are known for a creamy texture and prominent flavour, with Butterscotch and Belgian Chocolate specifically recommended.
Keventers Karama is a dessert shop in Al Karama for creamy milkshakes, waffles, ice creams and boba tea. Reviews make the waffles—especially pocket waffles with Nutella or Biscoff—and the shakes the main draw, while the menu also includes pancakes, sundaes and coffee drinks.
View full business page →Tip: Check promotionsAsk about current promotions before ordering; one visitor mentioned a 10 AED waffle promotion with Nutella and Biscoff flavours.
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Cream PuffsThin pastry and a generous, lightly sweet cream filling make the cream puffs a standout.
Persian Ice CreamIranian ice cream, especially saffron and pistachio flavours, is repeatedly praised alongside faloodeh.
Afrina Sweets is a Persian sweets and cake shop in Jumeirahjumeirah 1, with celebration cakes, cookies and baklava available alongside Iranian ice cream and faloodeh. Reviews make the cream puffs and Persian cream buns the clearest starting points for a first visit.
View full business page →Tip: Check BiscuitsInspect takeaway biscuits before leaving; one customer twice received old biscuits that were hard.
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Lebanese flavourCustomers repeatedly describe the sweets as authentic Lebanese, including a taste associated with Saida and southern Lebanon.
BaklavaBaklava is a standout for many visitors, with one calling it the best in Dubai and another praising its restrained sweetness.
AlBaba Sweets is a Lebanese sweet shop in Al Safa, known for its baklava, maamoul and broad selection of Arabic sweets. It is also a quiet place to have coffee, with gift packaging and a reputation for friendly service when the counter is busy.
View full business page →Tip: Allow timeFor kunafa, ask about preparation time before going; one order placed on the way still needed at least an hour.
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Outdoor SeatingThe JBR spot has outdoor seating and a cosy setup suited to enjoying dessert during a walk.
Reusable BottlesThe milkshake bottles are reusable, giving takeaway drinks a practical extra beyond the dessert itself.
Keventers JBR is a dessert shop in Jumeirah Beach Residence built around thick milkshakes, ice cream and sweet treats. Reviews point especially to the Ferrero Rocher milkshake, warm waffles and a broad boba tea selection, with outdoor seating for a break while walking around the area.
View full business page →Tip: Try FerreroFor a first shake, consider the Ferrero Rocher flavour, which was specifically recommended by a reviewer.
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Fresh LuqaimatLuqaimat are made fresh and come in three sizes; reviewers found them tasty and crunchy.
Gift BoxesStaff help shoppers choose a varied gift box, while baklava and chocolates are praised for their packing.
SHAHAD AL EMARAT in Al Warqa is a bakery for Arabic sweets, cakes and savoury pastries. Reviews point to fresh luqaimat, beautifully packed gift boxes and helpful support with birthday-cake choices, making it useful for both everyday treats and gatherings.
View full business page →Tip: Try SizesAsk for the fresh luqaimat and choose among its three sizes; one reviewer said they were worth the wait.
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Custom CakesA birthday cake design was recreated exactly from a customer’s photo, and the cake stayed fresh for several days.
Last-Minute OrdersA last-minute birthday cake order was accommodated with fresh, delicious results.
Afrina Sweets is a Persian sweets shop in Al Barsha where you can pick up Iranian pastries, nuts and desserts or order celebration cakes. Reviews especially point to the light cream puffs and Persian-style cakes, including custom designs recreated from customer photos.
View full business page →Tip: Send PhotosFor a custom cake, send the design photo clearly and confirm the finished details before collection.
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Helpful serviceSeveral customers describe patient guidance on cake choices, designs, payment and last-minute changes.
Arabic sweetsThe shop has a wide variety of modernised Arab sweets alongside cakes and pastries.
Cake Al Arab is a bakery in Oud Metha focused on celebration cakes, pastries and Arabic sweets. Customers return for pistachio cakes, modernised Arab desserts and custom designs made for birthdays, weddings and larger events, with both shop visits and delivery orders covered in the reviews.
View full business page →Tip: Inspect fruitBefore accepting a fruit-topped cake, check the fruit condition; one Vanilla Custard Cake had completely frozen fruit.
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Boba rangeCustomers mention standout boba choices including matcha, taro, Okinawa and passion fruit.
Family treatsIce cream, boba milkshakes and waffles have worked well for families, with kids especially enjoying the ice cream.
Keventers City Walk is a dessert shop in Al Wasl built around creamy milkshakes, boba drinks and freshly made waffles. The pocket waffles, especially Nutella Dream, are the clearest draw, while ice cream and family-friendly treats make it an easy stop during a City Walk outing.
View full business page →Tip: Separate toppingsFor delivered waffles, ask for honey and toppings separately; one customer preferred the plain waffle with toppings on the side.
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Cozy settingA review describes the outlet as cozy and clean, suitable for a casual break with friends.
Keventers Sahara Centre is a dessert stop inside Sahara Centre in Al Nahda, known in reviews for freshly made waffles and creamy boba milkshakes. It also works as a casual place to pause with coffee while children use the nearby adventure park.
View full business page →Tip: Check flavoursCheck the current milkshake menu before ordering, as one recent visit found only a handful of flavours and no salted caramel.
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