Dubai chocolate, what's the go?

I've been hearing about this Dubai chocolate but never tried it and today I was in my regular supermarket and I saw a notice stuck to the till. If you Want Dubai chocolate please inform the cashier. Wtf?they don't put it on the shelf with the other chocolate but keep it locked up? So I decided to google it for more info . Here's what I found out.
Dubai chocolate is a chocolate bar made with a filling of khadayiv and pistachio it was created by emeratti fix chocolate in Dubai in 2024.
I'm fucking keen to try it but it ain't cheap. I really struggle to understand how a bunch of Arabs can make better chocolate than say, the Belgians, the Swiss. Aussies, hmm. Maybe Dr willy can buy a bar or 2 on test it out on his kids and Mrs while he's in Dubai? Get a receipt and write it off as expenses?

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Attachment 125799 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

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Originally Posted by malmomike77

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

I fancy a Roo steak

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^ You've been influenced

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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.

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I fancy a Roo steak

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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

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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.

https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/article...it-and-Nut.jpg

^ 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

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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.

Leonidas....At Leonidas, we use only 100% pure cocoa butter for our chocolates, both for the shell and the fillings. Leonidas stands for 100% quality and tradition. The Leonidas quality is thus the pure cocoa butter, without a single drop of palm oil.
or...
Godiva. ...The Godiva Chocolatier story is the story of a craftsman chocolate maker, whose name has become a symbol of luxury and prestige the world over. It all started in Brussels in 1926, when Pierre Draps senior created his first praliné chocolates in the small workshop of his Brussels home.

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The formula is different in different countries

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It is. I used to buy Cadbury all the time when it was imported from the UK. When they started producing it here in the US, it went to shit. I generally prefer German chocolates like Milka, Ritter Sport or Schogetten.

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It is. I used to buy Cadbury all the time when it was imported from the UK. When they started producing it here in the US, it went to shit.

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A lot of Brits are convinced Cadbury turned to :icon_poo: when Hershey's took it over.

Before or after, Swiss chocolate always tasted way better to me.

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A lot of Brits are convinced Cadbury turned to when Hershey's took it over.

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Did they take it over in the UK as well? I am not a fan of Hershey's at all.

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Before or after, Swiss chocolate always tasted way better to me.

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I would agree. Swiss and German make the top of my list.

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Did they take it over in the UK as well?

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Yeah, it was kind of a big thing in Birmingham, where Cadbury's is based.

Try Norwegian Freia Melkesjokolade if you get a chance, the Norwegians swear by it.

It all tastes the same to me, I don't think I have a very refined sense of taste.

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I don't think I have a very refined sense of taste.

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We've seen the pics. :D

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We've seen the pics. :D

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:rofl: