While we don’t need an excuse for a sweet treat, World Chocolate Day gives us one anyway. Between chocolate drizzles over coffee, brownie bites, and creamy mousses, there are many ways to celebrate and indulge the sweetest of treats. We’ve compiled them into a nifty list, in case the agenda is chocolate hopping.
852 Bakery | Jun’s, Downtown Dubai
Located inside Jun’s, 852 Bakery is a Hong Kong-inspired bakery dedicated to creating comfort carbs. For this week, you can find their Chocolate Dulce pastry, a sponge cake elevated with dulce de leche, almond praline, vanilla mousse, sea salt caramel, and burnt milk crumbs. And if you’re on the hunt for the viral Dot Cake, you can find that vibrant creation as well, in vanilla, brown butter, red velvet, and of course, chocolate.
James Café | Abu Dhabi
For those in the capital, make a pit stop at James Café for their Triple Chocolate Fondant. Crafted for the sweet day, the dessert is a chocolate cake featuring a molten centre and a delicate dusting of premium cocoa. Finished with roasted almonds and served alongside vanilla ice cream sprinkled with chocolate chips, the treat is a full-blown indulgence!
Mirzam Chocolate
A bean-to-bar chocolatier, Mirzam’s chocolates can count as tasty souvenirs. Inspired by regional flavours, chocolate here comes with a Middle Eastern twist. So from bars to truffles, you can count on having something truly unique.
piehaus | Alserkal Avenue
If the plan is to spend Chocolate Day with a group, then stop by piehaus for their delectable dark chocolate pie. As the name suggests, all you get are pies here, and their choco pie comes with an added sweetness brought on by olive oil and sea salt.
Subko | Alserkal Avenue
Another spot worth stopping by in the trendy arts neighbourhood, Subko is known for its speciality coffee and fine cacao. Sourcing from all over the Indian subcontinent, you can take your pick from their stuffed croissants, customisable mousses, and rich drinking chocolates made even better with a brûléed marshmallow meringue.
Tom & Serg | Sheikh Zayed Rd
For those looking to start their day with a sweet celebration, Tom & Serg has that covered with their Chocolate Granola. Coconut yoghurt and cashew milk come together with cacao, fresh berries, Brazil nuts, and cacao nibs in this morning bowl. It might not be incredibly rich like the other sweet treats on our list, but it’s fresh, crunchy, and still gives that sweet kick to the start of the day.
The Guild | ICD Brookfield Place, DIFC
World Chocolate Day at The Guild isn’t relegated to a single dessert, but rather an exclusive menu. On July 7, from 3 – 5 PM, guests can expect four chocolatey creations: the restaurant’s Signature Chocolate Mousse finished with Valrhona chocolate sauce, a warm Hot Chocolate Cookie with a molten centre served alongside vanilla bean ice cream, the Le Grand Chocolate Soufflé, and a Pain Brûlé au Chocolat layered with dark chocolate and caramelised to perfection. Each dessert is as decadent as they go and add that touch of celebration for World Chocolate Day.
The Sum of Us | Burj Al Salam, Trade Center
Calling the chocolate mousse fans, The Sum of Us’ latest menu now includes a creamy mousse creation called Liv’s Chocolate Mousse. Made with Dominican Republic chocolate, the dessert is served with olive oil, sea salt, and freeze-dried raspberries to give that tart crunch and pairs fantastically with a warm cup of coffee.
