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Dubai chocolate

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Dubai chocolate (noun) means a chocolate bar filled with a green pistachio cream and crunchy shredded kunafa pastry, often with tahini, that became a viral food trend. Example: “I finally tried Dubai chocolate and loved the crunch of the pastry inside.”

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A chocolate bar filled with a green pistachio cream and crunchy shredded kunafa pastry, often with tahini, that became a viral food trend.

"I finally tried Dubai chocolate and loved the crunch of the pastry inside."

"The bakery sells Dubai chocolate bars and croissants with the same pistachio filling."

"She read the label to check that the Dubai chocolate really had pistachio."

"Dubai chocolate sold out in the shop within an hour."

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Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA pistachio and kunafa filled chocolate bar that went viral online.

When to use it

It is a food trend name now used for the style of bar, wherever it is made.

Memory tip

Many products sold as Dubai chocolate are not made in Dubai, so check the label if origin matters.

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Easily confused with

Dubai-made chocolate

Common pairings

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Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

The bar was created in 2021 in Dubai by Sarah Hamouda and chef Nouel Catis Omamalin, for her company Fix Dessert Chocolatier, and first sold in 2022. It became a worldwide craze in 2024 after videos on TikTok showed people biting into it. Many imitations now exist.

Origin: English

Rhymes for Dubai chocolate

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Frequently asked questions

What is Dubai chocolate?

It is a chocolate bar filled with pistachio cream and crisp strands of kunafa pastry, with tahini in many versions.

Who invented Dubai chocolate?

It was developed in 2021 by Sarah Hamouda and chef Nouel Catis Omamalin of Fix Dessert Chocolatier in Dubai.

Why is Dubai chocolate so popular?

Videos showing the filling and the crunch went viral on social media in 2024, which created huge demand.

What is the meaning of Dubai chocolate?

"Dubai chocolate" (noun) means a chocolate bar filled with a green pistachio cream and crunchy shredded kunafa pastry, often with tahini, that became a viral food trend.