Are you a foodie always seeking to try the trendy foods in the UAE? If so, then you are in for a treat with this guide. There are various viral foods online that everyone is rushing to try. Whether it is a unique chocolate bar with an unexpected flavour or a one-of-a-kind smoothie pop-up. So, if you want to catch up with these trendy food items in the UAE, then keep on reading!
- 1. Fix Chocolate
- 2. Salt in Dubai
- 3. Tania’s Teahouse
- 4. Point Seven Coffee
- 5. Boho X Dubai
- 6. Billionaire Cookies
- 7. High Joint
- 8. Flaky Pastry Dubai
UAE’s Trendy Foods – Top 2024 Viral Foods
With social media platforms, such as Instagram and Tik Tok – everyone is getting more familiar with new trends and viral hits. This is not exclusive to music, places to visit, or clothing items. But nowadays it includes food and beverages as well! In addition, these trends are not just within the UAE, but they have become so viral that everyone is dying to try them from all over the world. So, explore the trendiest foods in the UAE that went viral in 2024.
1. Fix Chocolate
First of all, one of the trendy foods on social media is courtesy of Fix Dessert Chocolatier in the UAE. This Instagram chocolate shop became quite a hit after launching its “Can’t Get Knafeh of It-Hero”. Which is a thick and decadent milk chocolate bar stuffed with crispy Kunafa dough and mixed with pistachio and tahini paste. In addition, many influencers on social media such as Tik Tok have intrigued their followers with videos trying this lavish chocolate bar. Most of these videos show people breaking the Kunafa and Pistachio chocolate bar and showing off its creamy filling. Nevertheless, the Kunafa Pistachio chocolate bar is not the only item on Fix Dessert Chocolatier’s menu. So, make sure to try most of their one-of-a-kind chocolates. Lastly, while this online shop is situated in Dubai, you can easily order from other emirates and have your cosmopolitan chocolate bars delivered to your doorstep.
- Instagram account: @fixdessertchocolatier
- Viral Products:
- Donut Be Latte Bar: milk chocolate stuffed with doughnuts, vanilla custard and Spanish Latte cream
- Pick Up A Pretzel: crispy Kunafa stuffing with salted caramel pretzels
- Butter To Be Safe Than Salty: milk chocolate stuffed with cinnamon filo pastry, vanilla custard, caramel and peanut butter
- You Karak Me Up: milk chocolate stuffed with Karak-flavoured custard with cardamom, saffron and biscuits
- Baklawa II the Future: flakey Baklava pastry with nuts
- Cereously Chewsy: Nutella fudge brownies mixed with custard and cereal
- Mind Your Own Biscoff: while chocolate stuffed with lotus cheesecake
2. Salt in Dubai
Are you looking for a sweet and cold treat to endure the UAE’s heated sun? If so, then you must find the nearest Salt Summer Pop-Up to you and enjoy a chilled smoothie. Salt is a smoothie shop that offers sweet cold drinks, smoothies, ice cream and more. This year, Salt’s summer softie mixes have become a viral sensation in the UAE. This soft-serve ice cream comes in four different flavours: mango, mango cheesecake, limited edition salted caramel, and lotus. Moreover, Salt is famous for its thirst-quenching drinks made with the freshest ingredients. But also, it is a famous burger joint with many special sandwiches and crispy fries that go perfectly with any smoothie you want.
- Instagram account: @findsalt
- Dubai Location:
- Kite Beach
- Opening Hours: 24/7
- Al Khawaneej
- Opening Hours: 7:00 AM – 2:00 AM (Daily)
- Dubai Mall
- Opening Hours: 10:00 AM – 4:00 AM (Daily)
- Museum of the Future
- Opening Hours: 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM (Daily)
- Dubai Marina Mall
- Opening Hours: 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM (Daily)
- DX Bike Meydan
- Opening Hours: 6:00 AM – 2:00 AM (Daily)
- Kite Beach
- Abu Dhabi Location:
- Umm Al Emarat Park
- Opening Hours: 10:00 am – 3:00 am (Daily)
- Spot Ni’mah
- Opening Hours: 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM (Daily)
- Syde, Al Ain
- Opening Hours: 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM (Daily)
- Umm Al Emarat Park
- Ras Al Khaimah
- Al Marjan Island
- Opening Hours: 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM (Daily)
- Al Hamra Mall, RAK
- Opening Hours: 9:00 AM – 2:00 AM (Daily)
- Al Marjan Island
- Sharjah
- Al Zahia City Centre
- Opening Hours: 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM (Daily)
- Al Heera Beach, Sharjah
- Opening Hours: 9:00 AM – 2:00 AM (Daily)
- Al Zahia City Centre
- Viral Foods: Chicken Popcorn, Chicken Strips, Sweet Potato Fries, Salt and Vinegar Fries, Lettuce Wrap Burger, Chicken Cheetos Burger
- Viral Drinks: Strawberry Shake, Pink Lemonade, Coconut Juice, Watermelon Juice, Pistachio Latte, Cereal Latte, Lotus Affogato, Spanish Frappuccino
3. Tania’s Teahouse
is there any mistake in this: Are you seeking a classical-vibe brunch on a lazy Sunday? Then you must explore the aesthetically pleasing Tania’s Teahouse now. This little restaurant is where many influences head to take Instagram-worthy pictures. This is not limited to the trendy foods, but the set-up here is very picturesque. Furthermore, the colour palette here combined with the decor items and the perfect lighting makes a perfect background for viral images. Furthermore, the dish presentation here is simply exquisite. You will not have a regular meal here, but anything you order will be garnished to perfection. And that is why Tania’s Teahouse is one of the viral sensations in Dubai.
- Instagram account: @taniasteahouse
- Location: Dubai Hills Estate, Business Park 3
- Rating: 4.2
- Top Dishes: OG Rainbow Cheesecake, Egg-Cellent Bun, Coronation Chicken Burger, White Chocolate Mousse, Garnished Avocado on Toast, Signature Peach Tacos, Risk it for the Brisket Sandwich
- Prices: AED 140 per 2 people
- Opening Hours: 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM (Daily)
- Contact Details: +971 4 282 4606
4. Point Seven Coffee
If you are on TikTok, then you probably have seen the viral pistachio-filling croissant with ice cream. Which is a mouthwatering dessert that you can get at Point Seven Coffee in Sharjah or Fujairah. Not just that, Point Seven Coffee House is also trendy for its freshly brewed coffee and many other menu items. Also, it is a great place for board and card games, making it the hyped place that is online.
- Sharjah, Muwaileh Commercial
- Opening Hours: 8:00 AM – 2:00 AM (Daily)
- Contact Details: +971 5 549 89211
- Rating: 4.5
- Fujairah, Al Qasr – Kuwait Road
- Opening Hours: 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM (Daily)
- Contact Details: +971 50 758 2836
- Rating: 4.6
- Top menu items: Pour Over V60, Matcha Latte, Acai Smoothie, Cheese Croissant, Tiramisu, Sticky Date, Flat White, Cortado, Creamy Coconut Dessert
5. Boho X Dubai
We have all seen the viral giant coffee cup paired with a giant croissant. Some of you may think that this is only in Paris – but no! You can head to Boho X Dubai now and try it yourself! In fact, Boho X blew up the internet with two items on their menu. One is the giant croissant, and two is the giant Nutella Cronut. And if you are unsure what a cronut is, then imagine a croissant and a doughnut combined together: a Cronut! These two giant, flaky pastries made this restaurant the talk of the town online. Nevertheless, this fancy bohemian-style restaurant also serves regular-size cronuts, croissants, coffee, and much more. So, make sure to check it out and take plenty of pictures for your Instagram!
- Location: 55 Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard, Downtown Dubai
- Top Dishes: Cronut Beef Burger, Bohemian Greek Salad, Rigatoni Brisket Pasta, Stir Fry Udon beef Noodles, Acai Bowl, Chicken Katsu Burger, Giant Croissant, giant Nutella Cronut
- Prices: AED 350 per 2 people
- Opening Hours: 9:00 AM – 1:00 AM (Daily)
- Contact Details: +971 52 103 2646
6. Billionaire Cookies
In addition, many cookie shops from around the world present unique – and unusual cookies. Billionaire Cookies is the magical cookie shop in Dubai that brings the trendiest cookies to life so everyone can try them. In fact, Billionaire Cookies blew up the internet for their uniqueness and mouth-watering flavours. Not only that, but they drop a new menu every week with new and delicious twists. In other words, when trying the Billionaire Cookies viral menu, you will surely satisfy your sweet tooth.
- Location: Al Mina Street Dubai, Building 10
- Viral Cookies: Double Chocolate Kinder, White Chocolate Werther’s Original, Rocky Road, Neapolitan, Lamington, Slim Shady, Inside Out Fudge Cookie, Key Lime Crunch
- Opening Hours: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM (Daily)
- Contact Details: +971 5 677 15360
7. High Joint
Another one of the trendiest foods that took over TikTok and Instagram is Korean chicken drenched in mouthwatering sauces bursting with flavours. Dubai residents can try Korean chicken and wings at High Joint’s two branches. Here, you will enjoy crispy chicken wings covered in Korean sauces along with crispy fries and a chiller chocolate shake.
- Al Manara Dubai
- Opening Hours: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM (Daily)
- Rating: 4.4
- Contact Details: +971 4 285 7389
- Emirates Towers, Al Mustaqbal Street
- Opening Hours:
- 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM (Sunday – Thursday)
- 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM (Friday – Saturday)
- Rating: 4.5
- Contact Details: +971 4 576 3640
- Opening Hours:
- Top Dishes: New Korean Wings, Korean Chicken Burger, Gochujang Sauce Burger, Salmon Benedict
- Prices: AED 120 per 2 people
8. Flaky Pastry Dubai
Food fusions always create such a rage – so, imagine if you combine a croissant and a cookie, what would you get? Flaky Pastry Dubai did that experience for you, and they came up with the decadent Crookie. A flakey and buttery croissant stuffed with premium chocolate chips and oozing with cookie dough. Does not get better than this, does it? In addition, the Crookie became such a sensation online that hundreds of people went to this shop to try it out. Nevertheless, if you make it to Flaky Pastry Dubai, make sure to take a look at the assortment of pastries.
- City Walk II, Al Mustaqbal Street
- Opening Hours: 7:30 AM – 10:00 PM (Daily)
- Contact Details: +971 54 998 4434
- Ras Al Khor, Dubai Creek Harbour
- Opening Hours: 7:30 AM – 10:00 PM (Daily)
- Contact Details: +971 54 79 35574
- Viral Products: Double Baked Pistachio Girlie, Hot Honey & Pepperoni Croissant Pizza, Crème Brûlée Croissant, Smoked Turkey Croissant Sandwich
- Prices: AED 95 per 2 people
FAQ
You can find Van Holten’s trendy pickles at Grandiose or Spinneys in Dubai.
Many trendy foods went viral thanks to TikTok such as the baked feta pasta, cloud bread, Dalgona Coffee, and garlic confit.
In conclusion, you can try the trendy foods in the UAE from various venues across the Emirates. Regardless of where you try them, you will surely not be disappointed. Especially if you have a sweet tooth, in addition, make sure to explore more guides on Property Finder’s blog. For instance, you can find the best hot chocolate places in Dubai and more!
