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7 Insta-Worthy Desserts That Will Make You Drool

August 21, 2017

Got a sweet tooth? Well, these jaw-dropping desserts in Dubai are exactly what you’ve been looking for! From OTT freakshakes and King Kong Sundaes to Gelato Mountains and Campfire S’mores, your Instagram page isn’t complete until you’ve checked out these desserts.

1. Outrageous Banana Split at Serendipity 3


Via Facebook | @Serendipity3DXB

One of NYC’s most famous restaurants, Serendipity 3 serves up oversized, wacky desserts in a truly playful setting. Offering the ultimate sugar rush, indulge in the Outrageous Banana Split which comes with 6 scoops of ice cream, hot fudge, crushed peanuts and topped off with whipped cream. Now that’s what we’re talking about!

Price: Around AED 150

Location: Multiple locations including Dubai Festival City and City Walk Dubai

insydo tip: Be sure to keep an eye on Serendipity’s social pages to find out when they’re hosting their next Mad Hatter Tea Party.

2. Cotton Candy Strawberry Shake at Black Tap


Via Facebook | @BlackTapDubai

Popular for its craft burgers and monstrous freakshakes, Black Tap has quickly won the hearts of every Dubai foodie in town. We’re massive fans of the Cotton Candy Strawberry Shake, a mouth-watering concoction of pearl chocolates, a lollipop, rock candy and cotton candy.

Price: Around AED 65

Location: Jumeirah Al Naseem

insydo tip: Be sure to check out Black Tap’s other sinfully delicious shakes including the Cookie Shake and Sweet N’ Salty Peanut Butter Shake.

3. World Famous King Kong Sundae at Sugar Factory


Via Facebook | @sugarfactoryuae

Sugar Factory is a sweet lover’s paradise jam-packed with candy-licious goodness. This particular dessert features a whopping 24 scoops of ice cream drenched in hot fudge, caramel and strawberry sauce. From toasted marshmallows to crushed waffle cones, this sundae literally has it all.

Price: Around AED 350

Location: Multiple locations but we’re loving City Walk Dubai

insydo tip: Got kids? The restaurant offers awesome birthday party options for your little ones.

4. Ice Cream Candy Cloud at Frosty


Via Instagram | @frosty.uae

Looking for a dessert parlour worthy of your next cheat meal? You’ll want to head down to Frosty, a popular ice cream spot that offers super cool creations. This particular sweet treat is called the Ice Cream Candy Cloud; it comes in vanilla or Nutella flavours and has the option to add extra toppings such as cherry and Lotus dressing.

Price: Around AED 25

Location: Mirdif

insydo tip: Check out Frosty’s ice cream jars which come in an array of delicious flavours.

5. Rocky Road Gelato Mountain at Walnut Grove


Via Instagram | @walnutgrovedubai

A popular foodie hotspot in the heart of City Walk, Walnut Grove offers everything from breakfast to mouth-watering desserts. The Rocky Road Gelato Mountain is made up of rocky road brownies stacked on top of each other, vanilla gelato and burned marshmallow. Drizzle some warm butterscotch sauce on top and you’re good to go!

Price: Around AED 65

Location: City Walk Dubai

insydo tip: If you’re a breakfast lover, head down before 12pm and take your pick from Walnut’s delicious array of healthy breakfast items.

6. Campfire S’mores at The Hide


Via Facebook | @thehidedubai

Serving up impressive sweet concoctions in an almost Wild West setting, The Hide re-invents typical dishes with a menu that’s more daring than the competition. One of our personal favourites has to be the Campfire S’mores – we’re talking burnt marshmallow, peanut butter, cookies and Dulce de Leche.

Price: Around AED 45

Location: Al Qasr, Madinat Jumeirah

insydo tip: Don’t miss The Hide’s ‘Meatopia’ Friday brunch, offering a mix of meats, gourmet gratins and divine desserts.

7. Iced Latte at Depresso Cafe


Via Instagram | @depressocafe

Okay, so this one’s not exactly a dessert parlour, but anything that comes with a doughnut deserves a mention. Depresso Cafe is one of the city’s newest and coolest cafe hotspots, serving quirky coffee drinks with a colourful doughnut on top. Definitely our kinda hangout!

Price: Around AED 23

Location: Umm Suqeim 2

insydo tip: If you fancy something hot, check out the Coffeenut and Pink Choco.

For more sweet treats, check out our ‘Desserts & Sweets’ category!