Is Dubai chocolate expensive?

Yes, Dubai chocolate is generally more expensive than regular store-bought brands. This is because many chocolates made or sold in Dubai focus on high-end ingredients, unique flavors, or luxury presentation. Some even include gold leaf or rare fillings. However, there are also affordable options, especially if you’re shopping for local brands instead of imported luxury lines.

What chocolate can you only get in Dubai?

You’ll find several exclusive chocolate creations in Dubai that you can’t easily get elsewhere. Brands like Forrey & Galland and Mirzam offer handcrafted chocolates with flavors inspired by the Middle East—think saffron, dates, cardamom, and rose. These are often sold in elegant packaging and are popular as gifts. If you're visiting, they're worth trying or bringing home.

What is a Dubai cookie?

A Dubai cookie is a modern dessert inspired by Middle Eastern flavors and trends. It usually features bold, rich ingredients like pistachio cream, toasted kataifi, and high-quality chocolate. The most popular version right now is the Dubai chocolate chip cookie bar —a layered treat that combines a buttery cookie base with creamy filling and a smooth chocolate top. It's the kind of dessert that blends tradition with a creative twist

Which Dubai chocolate is original?

One of the most well-known original chocolate brands from Dubai is Mirzam Chocolate Makers . They produce bean-to-bar chocolate with flavors tied to the spice trade and local ingredients. While not directly part of the cookie bar trend, Mirzam and other regional makers have helped shape Dubai’s growing dessert culture—where chocolate is made to impress both in flavor and presentation.

Dubai Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars – The Most Viral Dessert of the Year

Ingredients

Scale

For the Cookie Base:

9 tbsp salted butter (browned)
½ cup brown sugar
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 egg
1 tbsp heavy cream
1½ tsp vanilla extract
1¼ cups + 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

For the Pistachio Filling:

2 tbsp butter
1 cup kataifi (shredded dough), thawed if frozen
½ cup pistachio cream (adjust texture as needed)

For the Chocolate Ganache:

1½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
¾ cup heavy cream

Optional Toppings:

Chopped pistachios
Flaky sea salt

Instructions

Prepare the Cookie Base
- Brown the butter in a pan and let it cool slightly.
- Mix with brown and white sugar until smooth.
- Whisk in the egg, cream, and vanilla.
- Stir in the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
- Press into a parchment-lined 8×8” pan and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 22–27 mins. Cool completely.
Make the Pistachio Filling
- Toast kataifi in butter until golden and crisp.
- Let cool, then mix with pistachio cream to form a thick spread.
Make the Chocolate Ganache
- Heat cream until simmering.
- Pour over chocolate chips and let sit for 1 minute. Stir until smooth.
Assemble the Bars
- Spread the pistachio filling over the cooled cookie base.
- Pour and smooth the ganache over the top.
- Sprinkle with chopped pistachios and sea salt if desired.
Chill & Slice
- Chill for 1 hour or until firm.
- Cut into 16 bars and serve.

Notes

For best results, let the bars sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving.
Bars can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days or frozen for 2–3 months.
Use high-quality pistachio cream for best flavor.

Author: Silvia
Prep Time: 20
chill time: 60
Cook Time: 25
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Shredded phyllo dough, brown sugar, chocolate chips, sweet