What To Know
- Known for its playful café aesthetic and creative beverages, EL&N offers multiple hot chocolate options including milk, dark, white, Nutella, and a Turkish Delight version for those with a sweet tooth.
- As winter settles into Dubai and the evenings finally cool, there’s no better excuse to slow down with a rich cup of hot chocolate.
- Alongside expertly brewed coffee, Hoof Café serves a comforting hot chocolate that’s perfect for a quiet winter pause.
As winter settles into Dubai and the evenings finally cool, there’s no better excuse to slow down with a rich cup of hot chocolate. Comforting, indulgent, and endlessly nostalgic, the winter favourite remains a go-to for anyone craving something warm and decadent.
From Parisian cafés to homegrown chocolate makers, Dubai offers no shortage of places serving standout hot chocolate. Here are seven spots worth bookmarking this season.
Angelina Paris
A name synonymous with luxury hot chocolate, Angelina Paris serves its iconic molten drink made using premium African cocoa and a time-honoured French recipe. Thick, velvety, and unapologetically rich, it’s served in elegant tableware that matches the experience.
Price: Dh41
Location: Dubai Mall
Timings: 9am to 12am
EL&N
Known for its playful café aesthetic and creative beverages, EL&N offers multiple hot chocolate options including milk, dark, white, Nutella, and a Turkish Delight version for those with a sweet tooth. It’s a colourful stop for both classic and indulgent flavours.
More info: ae.elnlondon.com
Saddle
Saddle’s Winter Nights menu brings cosy comfort to the season, pairing hearty bites with limited-edition hot chocolate flavours. Available across all outlets, it’s ideal for relaxed evenings and winter meet-ups.
More info: saddledubai.com
Godiva
With over a century of chocolate-making heritage, Godiva’s hot chocolate is smooth, creamy, and unmistakably indulgent. Whether you opt for the traditional version or the popular chocolate bomb, it’s a classic winter pick.
Prices: Chocolate bomb from Dh25, hot chocolate Dh42
Locations: City Walk, Dubai Festival City, Mall of the Emirates, The Outlet Village
Hoof Café
This homegrown specialty café is known for its premium beans and warm atmosphere. Alongside expertly brewed coffee, Hoof Café serves a comforting hot chocolate that’s perfect for a quiet winter pause.
Location: Dubai Mall
Ladurée
Famous for its macarons, Ladurée’s hot chocolate is just as memorable. Thick, smooth, and luxuriously rich, it’s made in classic Parisian style and designed to be savoured slowly.
Price: Dh39
Locations: Multiple outlets including Yas Mall, Abu Dhabi
Mirzam
For something artisanal and distinctive, Mirzam offers all-natural, vegan drinking chocolates made from just cocoa beans and unrefined cane sugar. Seasonal flavours like Rose Spiced Drinking Chocolate add a unique twist to the winter staple.
Prices: From Dh26
Location: Al Quoz 3
