- Gerbou in Nad Al Sheba reimagines Mango Falooda with Ghaf honey and Aseeda cookie crumble.
- Nammos Dubai serves decadent triple chocolate mousse and beachside sharing platters.
- Isabel Mayfair Abu Dhabi dishes up a warm Valrhona Chocolate Pie Soufflé at The Galleria Al Maryah Island.
- SHUKR Bakehouse brings artisanal, buttery Filipino ensaymadas to Jumeirah 1.
- Liu by Jun’s delivers inventive gourmet cookies featuring burnt miso and brown butter ganache.
Dessert Day is the ultimate excuse to skip straight to the finale. Whether your palate favors regional nostalgia, theatrical French chocolate craft, pillowy bakes, or artisanal cookies delivered right to your door, the UAE’s culinary scene has no shortage of sweet artistry.
Here are five standout destinations across Dubai and Abu Dhabi to treat yourself this Dessert Day.
1. Mango Falooda at Gerbou (Nad Al Sheba)
Homegrown culinary destination Gerbou, under the direction of Chef Ninad Salvi, elevates a regional classic with local botanical touches. Their Mango Falooda balances sweet summer freshness and rich aromatics, layering fresh mango purée, native Ghaf honey, and fragrant orange blossom. It is finished with juicy mango cubes, toasted coconut flakes, a scoop of vanilla ice cream, and a crunchy dusting of traditional Aseeda cookie crumble for the ultimate contrast in texture.
- Price: AED 45
- Location: Nad Al Sheba 1, Dubai
- Website: gerbou.com
- Instagram: @gerbou.ae
2. Triple Chocolate Mousse & Sharing Platters at Nammos Dubai
Set against the waters of Jumeirah, Nammos Dubai at the Four Seasons Resort delivers high-glamour dining right down to the last spoonful. Chocolate purists can opt for the All-Time Classic Chocolate Mousse, an indulgent triple-layered creation combining rich dark, creamy milk, and sweet white chocolate. Visiting with a crowd? The lavish Nammos Dessert Platter serves up a curated selection of house pastries, fresh seasonal fruit, and gourmet ice cream.
- Price: AED 75 (Chocolate Mousse) | AED 490 (Dessert Platter)
- Location: Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach
- Website: nammos.com/dubai
- Instagram: @nammos.dubai
3. Valrhona Chocolate Pie Soufflé at Isabel Mayfair Abu Dhabi
For an elegant capital-side indulgence, Isabel Mayfair Abu Dhabi at The Galleria Al Maryah Island presents a warm, comforting twist on French patisserie. The Chocolate Pie Soufflé pairs a crisp, buttery chocolate shortcrust shell with a molten, airy center of warm Valrhona chocolate. Designed for dine-in guests, it pairs effortlessly with a post-lunch espresso or after-dinner digestif.
- Price: AED 80 (Dine-in only)
- Location: Level 2 Luxury Collection, The Galleria Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi
- Reservations: Call +971 2 562 0045 | Email
reservation@isabelabudhabi.com - Website: isabelabudhabi.com
- Instagram: @isabelabudhabi
4. Artisanal Filipino Ensaymadas at SHUKR Bakehouse
Operating inside 11 Woodfire in Jumeirah 1, Dubai-born bakehouse SHUKR puts the beloved Filipino ensaymada in the spotlight. Celebrated for their pillowy, golden dough, rich buttery glaze, and a generous grating of savory-sweet cheese, these warm bakes pair with SHUKR’s custom-roasted coffees. Pick up a single treat or grab a sharing box for the office or home.
- Price: AED 18 (single) | AED 110 (box of 6) | AED 160 (box of 9)
- Location: Inside 11 Woodfire, Villa 11 75B St, Jumeirah 1, Dubai
- Instagram: @shukr.bakehouse
5. Inventive Gourmet Cookies from Liu by Jun’s
If celebrating from the comfort of your sofa is the plan, Chef Kelvin Cheung’s dessert imprint, Liu by Jun’s, delivers elevated comfort directly to your doorstep. Crafted with a nutty, brown-butter foundation, the cookie lineup features playful and umami-driven profiles, including Brown Butter White Chocolate Sprinkles, Burnt Miso Condensed Milk Toast, and decadent Brown Butter S’mores with dark chocolate ganache.
- When: Daily, 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM
- Location: Available via major delivery platforms (Deliveroo, Talabat, Careem) & Jun’s, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard, Downtown Dubai
- Website: junsdubai.com
- Instagram: @junsdubai
Whether breaking into the molten center of a Valrhona soufflé in the capital, sharing boxes of golden ensaymadas, or lingering over mango falooda infused with Ghaf honey, celebrate Dessert Day with the treats that make every calorie count. Pull up a chair, call for an extra spoon, and indulge!
