Get your hands on the viral sensation.
Londoners’ hearts have been won over by the viral Dubai chocolate bar – and the obsession is only growing. From supermarkets to bakeries, everyone is creating their own version of the chocolate bar. The original was created by FIX Dessert Chocolatier. Founder and CEO, British Egyptian Sarah Hamouda, is behind the chunky bar with Jackson Pollock-style specs, and a gorgeous, gooey filling. Can't Get Knafeh has launched a thousand copycats, and has more than 100 million views (and counting) on TikTok. Here's how to find the Dubai chocolate bar in London.
Birley Bakery
In the heart of Chelsea lies the iconic chocolate shop Birley. Coming in hot with six new Dubai-inspired chocolate bars, there’s something for everyone. Ranging from milk or dark chocolate, and three types of roasted nuts (pistachio, hazelnut and peanut) – all then topped with gooey caramelised strands of Kunafa. You can find them in-store or for delivery.
GO: Visit https://birleybakery.com for more information.
Black Tap
Up-and-coming burger spot Black Tap has gained quite a reputation for its Crazy Shakes, and now it has released the Dubai chocolate and pistachio version. It’s loaded up with an extra-thick vanilla shake, pistachio cream, whipped cream, a slice of pistachio and chocolate mousse cake, followed by a hefty hunk of Dubai Chocolate, ending with gooey chocolate drizzle and pistachio-kunafa crumb. What else does one need?
GO: Visit https://blacktap.com for more information.
Cutter & Squidge
In the middle of the bustling Soho, bakery Cutter & Squidge is joining in the trend with its own take – the Dubai biskie. A half-biscuit, half-cake creation is layered with pistachio and Kunafa ganache and slathered in chocolate buttercream. Delectable indeed. To top it all off, it’s glazed with green chocolate, gold crisp pearls and crushed pistachios.
GO: Visit https://cutterandsquidge.com for more information.
Galaxy
For those who don’t want to trek around the city to find the latest version of the Dubai chocolate bar – look no further and visit your local supermarket to buy the Galaxy pistachio Kunafa chocolate bar. The limited-edition bar blend features a signature Galaxy chocolate with pistachio and a crispy Kunafa centre. A perfect blend for the Galaxy chocolate die-hard fans.
GO: Visit www.galaxychocolate.co.uk for more information.
Läderach
Luxury Swiss chocolate brand Läderach have created its own version, named ‘FrischSchoggi Dubai’. Lovingly hand-decorated with streaks of pistachio chocolate and made of all-natural ingredients, it comes in all sizes and can be found all over London from Westfield to Harrods.
GO: Visit https://laderach.com for more information.
Lindt
Also stocked in supermarkets is the Lindt version of the Dubai chocolate bar. Filled with the finest pistachio paste and crunchy Kunafa filling, it’s then smothered with that classic decadent and rich Lindt chocolate that we all know and love.
GO: Visit www.lindt.co.uk for more information.
Love Cocoa
Starting on Dragon’s Den, this Mayfair chocolate shop has taken the Dubai chocolate trend and run far with it. Offering deep-fill bars, hampers and strawberries coated in pistachio chocolate, they’ve got it all. Their Dubai-style chocolate bars include pistachio filling, hazelnut praline, Biscoff, S’mores and even peanut butter and jelly bars.
GO: Visit https://lovecocoa.com for more information.
M&S
Named ‘The Big Daddy Pistachio’, Marks and Spencer has gone viral for their take on the Dubai chocolate bar. Weighing in at a whopping 280g, the bar is filled to the brim with their signature creamy milk chocolate, layered with gooey, sweet, and salted caramel, and filled with a chunky pistachio layer, pistachio crème, and a biscuit crumb to round off the perfect bite.
GO: Visit www.marksandspencer.com for more information.
Philippe Conticini
Found all over London, French patisserie chef Philippe has created his own version of the bar, and it comes in three different sizes: 300g, 750g and XXL 4kg. Yes, you read that right – 4kg. A milk chocolate bar filled with copious amounts of pistachio filling and Kunafa filling, it’s not one to miss.
GO: Visit https://philippeconticini.co.uk for more information.
Saddle London
Nestled in Knightsbridge but originating in Dubai, Saddle café have undoubtedly got the perfect take on the trend. In a prime spot right in front of Harrods, they’ve turned their crepes into the Dubai-style treat, filled with Kunafa, pistachio cream and smooth Nutella.
GO: Follow @saddlelondon on Instagram for more information.
Şekerci Cafer Erol
For a more refined take on the Dubai chocolate bar, head over to the new European site in Knightsbridge for the esteemed Turkish confectionery brand Şekerci Cafer Erol. It’s serving up traditional Turkish sweets decorated with gorgeous green pistachios from the foothills of Antep – a top-quality take on the craze.
GO: Visit www.sekercicafererol.com for more information.
