Thread: Dubai chocolate, what's the go?

pistachio

gotta say. When I think of chocolate the middle east never crosses my mind. Maybe I will just go buy a bar at my local iga. Whisper the password and purchase a block?fuck it. Throw caution to the wind

^ You've been influenced

Originally Posted by malmomike77

pistachio

And knafeh apparently, a crispy shredded phylo pastry. They can't get knafeh of it.

I fancy a Roo steak

Originally Posted by malmomike77

^ You've been influenced

That dam tik tok ? Or I might of seen it on only fans ?or maybe Facebook.. who knows. Get a couple of nice earners tomorrow 3 fridges , cashies, gonna hafta buy me a bar of this Arabic chocolate that they have to keep under lock and key. Maybe it's just a rough neighbourhood I live in ?

Swenson’s had a Dubai chocolate special a few weeks back. The chocolate and pistachio combo was nice.

Hadn’t realized it was a thing.

Originally Posted by malmomike77

I fancy a Roo steak

We hunt them here using rubber bullets
4 of them. The wheels of the tojo. no need a gun. Just run Skippy over when he pops out of the scrub dazzled by the spotty. Bloody good tucker. Perfect with Koala Gravy

Originally Posted by misskit

Swenson’s had a Dubai chocolate special a few weeks back. The chocolate and pistachio combo was nice.

Hadn’t realized it was a thing.

Apparently here it is.a regular block of Cadbury $4 or $5 Dubai $12 ok. What's going on here? Will it give me a Johnson? Make Mrs Bld Amorous ? We will see.

Why is Dubai chocolate so expensive?

AI Overview

Dubai chocolate is expensive due to a combination of factors, including the use of high-quality, often imported, ingredients, the artisanal, labor-intensive production process, and its popularity fueled by social media, which drives up demand and perceived exclusivity.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:

Premium Ingredients:
Dubai chocolate often features high-quality Belgian or Swiss milk chocolate, alongside premium ingredients like hand-picked pistachios, knafeh (a shredded pastry), and sometimes even edible gold, according to BBC News and TryAladdin.com.

Artisanal Production:
The chocolate is typically handmade, with a focus on detail and quality, which increases production time and costs compared to mass-produced chocolate.

Social Media Hype:
The chocolate's popularity surged on platforms like TikTok, creating a viral trend and driving up demand, especially for the original Dubai-based brand, says Euronews.com.

Exclusivity:
The original Dubai chocolate is primarily sold within the UAE, and even inspired versions tend to be produced in limited quantities, adding to their perceived value and price.

Overseas Shipping:
When sold internationally, shipping and storage costs for the chocolate, which requires specific temperature control, further contribute to the high price.

tried it last time we transited the airport in dubai. the emirates lounge had loads of it.

its not bad, but i wouldnt pay the silly prices being asked for it in the stores. the fact that it is heavily promoted by the silly dubai tik tock "influencer" crowd is also a big red flag for me.

personally i prefer this old favourite.

^ Cadburys isn't cadburys since the yanks ruined it.

One of my sisters was their seasonal production manger in the learly 80s, she won't touch it now. Its too sweet and sickly now

^

fair point.

i just eat less of it.

Hmm, seems to me my old fave Cadbury always advertised as a " glass and a half" I hope they still do that? Or did the glass get smaller? Nought wrong with Cadbury choc in Oz by the way..but it can lead to a gout attack in my case so I don't eat much of it.

^ The formula is different in different countries, i think aus has a dash of wallaby expression

That could explain it?

Yeah, I bought some Dubai chocolate for the missus last time. It was ok but not that’s special. All about the influencers, as has been mentioned above.