Whether you’re craving a gelato or a moist chocolate cake, you know you don’t have to look too far because there are so many spots for dessert in Downtown Dubai. And beyond the common ones, you also have shops for specialised desserts – right from the chewy-crispy pavlova to sesame halwa.

The weekend marked the opening of another dessert shop…Ilio.

Located at Burj Vista Tower on Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard, this spot specialises in Iranian sweets and cookies. Flavours include coconut, jam, almond and walnut. Plus they a wide selection of chocolates and dragees.

If you’re a fan of gelato, you don’t have to get on a plane to enjoy the sweet treat as Ilio has a special gelato cart in-store that offers many delicious flavours including mango, magic fruit, saffron and pistachio.

You can enjoy also enjoy a cup of coffee here. What else does Ilio have? Burj Khalifa views, of course.

Located at Burj Visa Tower. Open from 9am to midnight. For more information, call 050 310 3564 or visit their Instagram page.

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