Try These Places For Hot Chocolate In Dubai This Festive Season

(MENAFN- Khaleej Times)

As the temperatures dip and Dubai embraces the festive season, there's nothing quite like wrapping your hands around a steaming cup of hot chocolate. From classic European-style sips to inventive, spice-infused creations, the city's cafés, dessert spots, and seasonal pop-ups are serving up chocolatey indulgence in all forms. Whether you're looking for a luxurious treat, a festive twist, or a family-friendly setting to enjoy your cocoa, here's a curated list of Dubai's best hot chocolate destinations to satisfy every craving.

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This hot chocolate offers pure decadence - like sipping a melted chocolate bar in a cup. You can choose from three rich varieties: milk, dark, or gianduja, each promising a luxuriously smooth and indulgent experience.

Godiva

Godiva Chocolate Cafés across Dubai - including the Mall of the Emirates, Dubai Mall, JBR, and Dubai Festival City - serve velvety hot chocolates that are a treat for any chocolate lover. Choose from the classic, pistachio, or godsalted caramel blonde for Dh42, or try the indulgent red velvet hot chocolate for Dh39 for a twist on the traditional. Each cup promises a rich, luxurious experience that pairs perfectly with Godiva's signature chocolates and pastries.

Paul

PAUL Café serves up a hot chocolate that feels like pure velvet in a cup - rich, smooth, and indulgently comforting, perfect for slowing down and soaking in the season. Best enjoyed with one of the café's freshly baked pastries, it delivers classic European cosiness in every sip. Priced at Dh26 and available across PAUL Café locations in Dubai, it's an easy, reliable stop for a luxurious hot chocolate break.

Festive Village

Dubai Safari Park's first-ever Festive Village, running from December 21, 2025, to January 11, 2026, adds a cosy seasonal stop for hot chocolate lovers looking to sip something warm in an outdoor, family-friendly setting. Set within the park's Al Wadi area, the winter-inspired village features a dedicated food and beverage zone serving comforting cups of hot chocolate alongside toasted marshmallows and other festive treats, making it an ideal pause between festive activities. Open daily from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM, the Festive Village pairs its indulgent winter drinks with live entertainment, children's workshops, roaming performers, and appearances by Santa Claus and his elves from December 21 to 25, offering a uniquely cheerful backdrop for enjoying hot chocolate surrounded by nature and wildlife.

Pincode

Pincode by Chef Kunal Kapur brings a festive twist to the city's hot chocolate scene with its Masala Hot Chocolate (AED 30), a Dubai-first that blends rich cocoa with warm, aromatic winter spices for a comforting yet unexpected sip. Part of the restaurant's holiday offering, this indulgent drink reflects Pincode's signature storytelling approach to Indian flavours, served in a chic yet cosy setting at its Dubai Hills Mall location, making it a standout stop for hot chocolate lovers looking for something a little different this season.

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