The best Nutella desserts in Dubai go well past a jar and a spoon. These are the 10 worth ordering, grouped by whether you want them warm, frozen or portable.
Also, this is my living list of Nutella desserts in Dubai, updated as places change. All vegetarian. (V)
Warm Nutella desserts in Dubai
Where the Nutella melts into something else.
Nutella Maki
Crispy warm maki rolls drizzled in Nutella. The most photographed item on this list for good reason. (V)
Corn Flakes French Toast
Stuffed with Nutella, then maple syrup, berries and glazed pecans. A breakfast in name only. (V)
Nutella Crumble Cookies
Warm cookies drenched in Nutella. Although straightforward, it is very effective. (V)
Lugaimat with Nutella
The Emirati classic — crisp outside, soft inside — with Nutella instead of date syrup. (V)
Frozen and shakes
The best Nutella desserts in Dubai when it is too hot for anything warm.
Nutella Milkshake
Usually served in a Nutella jar or a glass. The jar is the point. (V)
Nutella Ice Cream at Freez
Freez do a Nutella ice cream that beats most dedicated gelato counters. (V)
Cakes, tarts and jars
The ones to take somewhere.
Nutella Earth Cake at Spoon & Glaze
Served in a plant pot, entirely edible. Sillier than it needs to be and it works. (V)
Eataly
A whole section of Nutella desserts — tarts, pastries, brioche. The widest range in one place. (V)
Nutella Jar
Exactly what it says. So portable, and shareable in theory. (V)
Nutella Banana Pita Wrap
Nutella and banana wrapped in a pita. Therefore cheap, and better than it sounds. (V)
Questions people ask
Where can I find the best Nutella desserts in Dubai?
Eataly has the widest range in one place. For something specific, the Nutella maki and the Earth Cake at Spoon & Glaze are the two most worth a dedicated trip.
Is Nutella vegetarian?
Yes, Nutella itself is vegetarian. It contains milk powder, so it is not vegan.
What is lugaimat?
An Emirati sweet dumpling, crisp outside and soft inside, traditionally served with date syrup. The Nutella version is a modern take.
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