The Dubai Chocolate Trend Hits Miami: Where to Indulge

What started out as just a viral sensation on TikTok, the Dubai Chocolate Bar has ignited a global craze, sparking widespread interest and gaining worldwide attention. The now-iconic “Can’t Get Knafeh of It’” bar, created by chocolatier Sarah Hamouda, founder of Fix Dessert Chocolatier in Dubai, is a crunchy kataifi and pistachio cream mixture wrapped in a perfectly tempered milk chocolate shell. The Dubai Chocolate Bar shot to global fame thanks to TikTok, where influencers and everyday users alike jumped on the trend, flooding the “for you page” with ASMR and mukbang videos that captivated viewers and fueled intrigue among followers. The trend took off, with major brands like Costco, Dunkin Donuts, and Shake Shack jumping on board, creating their own Dubai Chocolate inspired products, ensuring the continuation of this long-running phenomenon. From donuts to milkshakes and everything in between, Miami has fully embraced the Dubai Chocolate trend, with local spots offering their own delicious takes on this global sensation. Read below to uncover where you can find the best Miami adaptations of this viral treat!

Chocolate On Tap – (Aventura Mall)
As one of the few spots in Miami where you can secure the actual Dubai Chocolate Bar, Chocolate On Tap draws crowds at its Aventura Mall location every weekend. If you’re lucky, you can snag the coveted bar, in milk or white chocolate form, on Saturdays and Sundays. But don’t sleep on their version of the viral Strawberry Cup adaptation either, as it is just as worthy of the hype.

Anita Gelato – (19015 Biscayne Blvd, Aventura)
The Mediterranean-inspired, family owned gelato chain puts its own spin on the viral Strawberry Cup. Their version, dubbed the “Greenberry,” features layers upon layers of sliced strawberries, crispy kadaif, chocolate and pistachio cream and roasted pistachios. Want the trend in scoopable form? Go for the “Dubai Chocolate” gelato (not pictured), a milk chocolate base, laced with crunchy kadaif. For full indulgence, don’t skip the pistachio and chocolate cream or crushed pistachio toppings from the customization bar.

Miam Cafe – (Wynwood, Downtown Miami, Coral Gables, Fort Lauderdale)
Known for serving the “fluffiest pancakes” in Miami and Fort Lauderdale, Miam Cafe’s Dubai Chocolate stack is pure decadence. Three thick, buttermilk pancakes come layered in milk chocolate and a knafeh-pistachio mixture, with slices of strawberries, raspberries, and crushed pistachios on top. Each bite is guaranteed to induce a chocolate haze, but don’t just take my word for it, experience it for yourself.

Chip City – (MiMo, Aventura)
Calling all pistachio lovers! As part of its weekly rotation, Chip City was quick to jump on the Dubai Chocolate trend, but with a twist of their own, skipping the chocolate and doubling down on baklava vibes. Their limited “Kataifi Baklava Cookie” featured a cinnamon-spiced brown sugar cookie packed with walnuts, rolled in roasted kataifi, brushed with baklava honey syrup, and topped with crushed pistachios. Though it was only a weekend special, it was a smash hit with trend chasers and cookie fanatics alike. Here’s to hoping for a comeback.

Blueprint Cookies – (Fort Lauderdale & Plantation)
While this one may rank as the least photogenic treat on the list, for the month of May, cookie lovers can snag Blueprint’s version on the trend with their Dubai Chocolate Cookie. As the name hints, this cookie is a chocolate base, filled with pistachio cream crunch on the inside, finished with a thick layer of chocolate ganache, white chocolate drizzle, and sprinkles of crushed pistachios on top. It’s a gooey, over-the-top take on the trend and a must for cookie enthusiasts.

List last updated: May 4, 2025