Whether it’s a creamy hot chocolate for a rainy day like today or an indulgent Christmas dessert to get you in the festive spirit, Downtown Dubai’s eateries are dishing out some of the tastiest treats and here are the ones you need to know about.
Angelina
French restaurant and tearoom Angelina produces some of the area’s finest desserts year-round, and the festive season is no different. The menu offers options like Bûche Mont Blanc, Bûche Chocolat, Bûche Chocolat Roulé, and Bûche Trocadéro, but it’s their signature hot chocolate we can’t get enough of. The win here is they now sell it bottled, so you can bring it home, heat it and enjoy it on your couch.
Located in Dubai Mall. For more information, call 04 442 8814 or visit their website.
Forrey & Galland
What’s Christmas without a gingerbread house? Artisan chocolatiers Forrey & Galland have done the hard work with their handcrafted treat so you don’t have to spend a minute in the kitchen. This one includes chocolate reindeers, candy canes and buttery cookies.
Located in Dubai Mall, Lower Ground Level. For more information, call 04 339 8850 or visit their website.
Yamanote Atelier
Our favourite Japanese bakers have introduced a special menu full of Christmas treats. From a wreath doughnut to chocolate log cake, reindeer buns and gingerbread cookies, this menu has everything you need to get you in the Xmas mood.
Located in Dubai Mall, Lower Ground Level. For more information, call 04 380 7891 or visit their website.
Yann Couvreur
A well-established favourite among those who take their patisserie and viennoiserie items seriously, the French brand has added bûche cakes to its menu this season. The flavours include coconut lime, vanilla chestnut, and pistachio.
Located in Dubai Mall, New Fashion Avenue Lobby (Grand Parking). For more information, call 052 831 4649 or visit their website.
Galeries Lafayette Le Gourmet
At the food hall of the French department store Galeries Lafayette, hot chocolate almost feels like a dessert in a cup. It’s velvety and decadent – in other words, a proper treat!
Located in Dubai Mall, Level Two. For more information, call 056 545 2558 or visit their website.
Magnolia Bakery
Home to the famous banana pudding, Magnolia’s festive menu offers that (in red velvet flavour) and plenty of other delicious options such as holiday cupcakes, gingersnap cookies, sno-ball cookies and more.
Located in Dubai Mall, Lower Ground Floor (Grand Parking). For more information, call 04 350 5440 or visit their website.
(Photo credit: Yamanote Atelier)
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