{"id":55435,"date":"2026-07-03T14:41:21","date_gmt":"2026-07-03T14:41:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/?p=55435"},"modified":"2026-07-03T15:24:23","modified_gmt":"2026-07-03T15:24:23","slug":"world-chocolate-day-in-dubai-best-spots-for-chocolate-desserts-and-drinks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/world-chocolate-day-in-dubai-best-spots-for-chocolate-desserts-and-drinks\/","title":{"rendered":"World Chocolate Day in Dubai: Best Chocolate Desserts and Drinks to Try this July"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for the perfect excuse to eat more chocolate, <strong>World Chocolate Day on July 7<\/strong> is it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dubai caf\u00e9s and restaurants are marking the occasion with everything from rich cakes and molten desserts to custom chocolate drinks. Whether you&#8217;re after a sweet treat or planning a dessert stop with friends, here are <strong>6 places to visit<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Jun&#8217;s<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/junsdubai\"><strong>Jun&#8217;s<\/strong><\/a> has turned one of its best-known desserts into a smaller version. The seasonal <strong>Chocolate Dulce Little Cake<\/strong> layers gluten-free chocolate sponge with dulce diplomat, almond praline, vanilla mousse, sea salt caramel, and burnt milk crumbs for a dessert packed with different textures and flavours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> Downtown Dubai<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dates:<\/strong> July 3 to 5<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"368\" src=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Juns-chocolate-cake.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-55444\" srcset=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Juns-chocolate-cake.jpg 720w, https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Juns-chocolate-cake-300x153.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Need more ideas for the perfect weekend in the city? Check out <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/best-things-to-do-in-dubai-abu-dhabi-this-weekend-july-3-5\/\">Best Things to Do in Dubai &amp; Abu Dhabi This Weekend (July 3-5)<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gerbou<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/gerbou\"><strong>Gerbou<\/strong><\/a> takes two different approaches to chocolate. Go for the rich <em>Valrhona chocolate cake<\/em> with 64% Valrhona dark chocolate if you&#8217;re in the mood for a classic, or try the <em>cinnamon and orange<\/em> version for something with a little extra warmth and citrus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> Nad Al Sheba, Dubai<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dates:<\/strong> Daily, 8 AM to 11 PM<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"510\" src=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Gerbou-chocolate-cake-1024x510.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-55443\" srcset=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Gerbou-chocolate-cake-1024x510.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Gerbou-chocolate-cake-300x149.jpg 300w, https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Gerbou-chocolate-cake-768x382.jpg 768w, https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Gerbou-chocolate-cake-1536x765.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Gerbou-chocolate-cake.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Guild<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/theguilddubai\"><strong>The Guild<\/strong><\/a> is celebrating World Chocolate Day with <strong>four desserts available on July 7<\/strong> during the afternoon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The special menu includes Signature Chocolate Mousse, Hot Chocolate Cookie, Le Grand Chocolate Souffl\u00e9, and Pain Br\u00fbl\u00e9 au Chocolat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> Dubai<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Date:<\/strong> July 7 only; 3 PM to 5 PM<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"514\" src=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/The-Guild-chocolate-dessert-1024x514.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-55442\" srcset=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/The-Guild-chocolate-dessert-1024x514.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/The-Guild-chocolate-dessert-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/The-Guild-chocolate-dessert-768x385.jpg 768w, https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/The-Guild-chocolate-dessert.jpg 1216w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Chocomelt<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No World Chocolate Day list would be complete without <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/chocomelt.ae\">Chocomelt<\/a><\/strong>. The homegrown favourite has built its reputation on over-the-top chocolate desserts, and there&#8217;s no shortage of choices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Onda Cake, Mini The Chocomelt Cake, Just Bueno, Matilda Cake, Snickinut Brownie, or the signature Chocomelt Fondue\u2026 every dessert on the menu feels worthy of its own celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Chocomelt-cake-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54747\" srcset=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Chocomelt-cake-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Chocomelt-cake-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Chocomelt-cake-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Chocomelt-cake.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CHAWA Japan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re open to mixing chocolate with matcha, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/chawa_japan\">CHAWA Japan<\/a><\/strong> has a few desserts worth trying:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Matcha Fondant Chocolate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>a fudgy Matcha Brownie<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chocolate &amp; Matcha San Sebastian Cheesecake<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Matcha is the signature flavour here, so every dessert balances chocolate with earthy green tea notes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Muwaileh Commercial, Sharjah<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"558\" src=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/CHAWA-Japan-chocolate-fondant-1024x558.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-55441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/CHAWA-Japan-chocolate-fondant-1024x558.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/CHAWA-Japan-chocolate-fondant-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/CHAWA-Japan-chocolate-fondant-768x419.jpg 768w, https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/CHAWA-Japan-chocolate-fondant-1536x837.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/CHAWA-Japan-chocolate-fondant.jpg 1638w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>CHAWA is also one of the UAE <strong>spots serving trendy hojicha tea<\/strong>. Read about this <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/hojicha-is-the-next-big-trend-in-the-uae\/\">next big trend in the UAE and where to try it<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Knoops UAE<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Skip the cake and drink your chocolate instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/knoops.uae\/\">Knoops<\/a> lets you pick the chocolate intensity, from smooth white chocolate to 100% extra dark, then customise it with flavours including cardamom, chilli, sea salt, lavender, lime, ginger, pink pepper, and matcha. Hot chocolates, iced chocolates, and milkshakes can all be customised.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking for more colors in your drink? Purple trend is coming your way! Check out&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/5-cafes-in-dubai-with-the-best-ube-lattes-desserts-the-purple-trend-you-need-to-try\/\">5 cafes in Dubai with the best ube lattes and desserts<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#8217;re looking for the perfect excuse to eat more chocolate, World Chocolate Day on July 7 is it. Dubai caf\u00e9s and restaurants are marking the occasion with everything from rich cakes and molten desserts to custom chocolate drinks. 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