Dubai’s cafes and dessert shops now offer a range of chocolate-themed shakes, lattes, and cookies, making the city a key destination for chocolate lovers seeking sweet drinks and treats across top venues.
Chocolate Shakes and Lattes Gain Popularity
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Cafes across Dubai report a growing demand for chocolate-infused drinks and desserts this season. Restaurant managers confirm an increase in new menu launches that feature chocolate as the main flavor. Popular milkshake spots in Dubai’s malls and high streets have added rich chocolate shakes. These beverages often include chocolate ice cream, syrup, and shaved chocolate toppings.
Baristas at several coffee chains now serve hot chocolate lattes as daily specials alongside standard espresso drinks. Chocolate lattes commonly arrive topped with whipped cream and cocoa powder or chocolate chips. Chains located in Downtown Dubai, Jumeirah, and Marina note that afternoon sales of these drinks have seen a double-digit hike since late February.
Dessert specialists have introduced new signature milkshakes combining Belgian chocolate, milk, cream, and ice. Some serve them with garnishes such as chocolate cookies or truffles. The drinks are blended to achieve a thick, creamy texture, often presented in glass mugs.
Popular Spots for Chocolate Treats
Several prominent Dubai cafes and outlets now offer specialty chocolate beverages and baked goods. Key venues include:
- Black Tap, Dubai Mall: Serves large chocolate shakes with brownies and chocolate sauce.
- Godiva Café, City Walk: Features chocolate lattes along with chocolate-dipped cookies.
- Angelina Paris, The Dubai Mall: Famed for its signature hot chocolate and chocolate pastries.
- Starbucks locations: Offers limited-edition chocolate lattes during spring promotions.
- Cinnabon branches: Provides chocolate shakes and cookies decorated with chocolate chips.
Most outlets report these items as best-sellers during weekends and public holidays. Indoor seating and takeaway options are popular for families and groups.
New Trends and Seasonal Offerings
Many Dubai cafes introduce chocolate-themed drinks tied to international celebrations such as World Chocolate Day and Ramadan. This year, some venues began offering vegan chocolate shakes and sugar-free lattes to reach wider audiences. Café managers share that these menu items appeal to both young adults and families. What’s new this year is:
- Vegan chocolate shakes with plant-based milk
- Sugar-free chocolate lattes with alternative sweeteners
- Jumbo cookies stuffed with soft chocolate centers
- Chocolate milkshakes with Instagramable toppings
Food and beverage business owners note that chocolate drinks pair well with warm pastries, scones, and other baked desserts. Most establishments maintain price points between AED 22 and AED 45, depending on portion size and location. Customers often order chocolate shakes for sharing at group gatherings.
Top-rated venues track customer feedback on these products and notify patrons of new menu launches through digital platforms and in-store promotions.