World Chocolate Day is celebrated globally on 7 July and serves as the perfect reminder for people to indulge in the sweet treat, without hesitation.
From chocolate cupcakes, bars and hot chocolate, chocolate has become one of the go-to treats for a quick pick-me-up to celebrating special occasions.
Chocolate is made by grinding seeds called cocoa beans, which can be found in various locations around the world including Ghana, Switzerland and Brazil.
The taste of cocoa beans differs based on the location, although they generally have a bitter taste and are mixed in with sweeteners to create delicious flavours.
To make chocolate, the beans are harvested and then fermented, dried and roasted. The beans are separated from their shells and the nibs collected are ground into cocoa mass.
The cocoa mass is then mixed with cocoa butter and sugar for dark chocolate, cocoa butter, milk powder and sugar for milk chocolate, and milk powder, sugar and cocoa butter for white chocolate.
With so many places serving decadent chocolate dishes, here are some amazing spots in Dubai that are a must-visit this week to enjoy the sweet treats.
Hot Chocolate Rolls and Chocolate Brownies at China Bistro
China Bistro with branches in Al Barsha, Al Karama, Studio City, Business Bay and Discovery Gardens is celebrating World Chocolate Day on 7 July with two delicious dishes. Tuck into a sizzling brownie topped with vanilla ice cream, and hot chocolate rolls served with vanilla ice cream. The dishes are priced at Dhs 31.
www.uae.chinabistro.co
Profiterole Chocolate at Ladurée
Ladurée at Dubai Mall, Mall of the Emirates, Dubai Hills Mall and Dubai Festival City Mall, is celebrating World Chocolate Day on 9 July with their tasty profiterole chocolate dish, made with chocolate Chantilly filled choux pastry, vanilla ice cream and hot chocolate sauce. The dish is priced at Dhs 59.
www.laduree.ae
Chocoholics at Salmon Guru
Salmon Guru at The Opus by Omniyat, Business Bay, is catering to people with a sweet tooth for chocolate. The chocoholics dessert has a dark chocolate brownie ganache, white and dark double chocolate gelato, chocolate mousse and chocolate feuilletine. The dish is priced at Dhs 60.
052-8149537
Opera Chocolate Tart at Aamara
Aamara at VOCO Hotel, Sheikh Zayed Road is serving a delicious opera chocolate tart to mark World Chocolate Day on 7 July. The dish is made with a chocolate brownie and almond mousse in a tart and topped with coffee ice cream. The dish is priced at Dhs 125.
052-5735723
Complimentary Dessert at Mama Zonia
Mama Zonia at Pier 7, Dubai Marina is celebrating World Chocolate Day on 7 July with an amazing offer. Throughout the day on ordering a main from the delicious menu, diners can tuck into a complimentary decadent spicy chocolate fondant dessert.
04-2404747
Chocolates at Marks & Spencer
Marks & Spencer is offering people that have a sweet tooth, a variety of chocolates to choose from to celebrate World Chocolate Day on 7 July. Available online, opt between salted caramel teacakes, white, milk, and dark chocolate biscuits, an assortment of Swiss chocolates, and Belgian chocolate biscuit tin. Prices start at Dhs 21.
www.app.marksandspencerfoodme.com
Drink and Tart at Cafe Java
Cafe Java at Novotel Al Barsha is marking World Chocolate Day on 7 July, with delicious drinks and treats. Tuck into a tasty chocolate tart for Dhs 25 or a chocolate drink for Dhs 32. Make it a combo and enjoy a drink and tart for Dhs 44.
www.novoteldubaialbarsha.com
Chocolate Hazelnut Mousse at LDC Kitchen + Coffee
LDC Kitchen + Coffee with branches at JLT, DIFC, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai Media City and Mira Town Centre, is serving up a delicious chocolate hazelnut mousse. The dessert is priced at Dhs 23.
www.ldckitchen.com