If you thought Gulab Jamun was delicious alone, wait until you try a Gulab Jamun Chocolate Cheesecake (yes, this really does exist!) These popular Indian sweet dumplings is a delicacy all over the world, with unique variations of the dessert becoming more and more popular every day. Deep-fried, milk-based and drenched in mouth-watering sugar syrup, here are seven Gulab Jamun desserts to try in Dubai…
1. Gulab Jamun at Farzi Cafe Dubai
The Gulab Jamun at Farzi Cafe Dubai is unique in all the right ways. Served with liquid nitrogen kulfi and pieces of fresh rose petals, this is probably the quirkiest form of Gulab Jamun we’ve ever had! Head down to this City Walk hotspot for a funky and flavourful taste of Indian cuisine!
Location: City Walk
Price: AED 27
2. Gulab Jamun at Peppermill
Our recent visit to Peppermill is what actually inspired us to write this article – so thanks! We made a trip to this authentic Indian restaurant at Dubai Festival City Mall (which has killer views) and tried their highly-rated Gulab Jamun. The dessert came served with an apricot & prune confit along with an incredible mandarin Rabdi. It’s definitely worth trying!
Locations: Dubai Festival City Mall and Dubai Mall
Price: AED 26
3. Gulab Jamun Chocolate Cheesecake at Bombay Bungalow
It’s not every day you come across a Gulab Jamun Chocolate Cheesecake, right?! Head down to Bombay Bungalow in JBR for Gulab Jamun like you’ve never tasted before! Served alongside saffron yoghurt, this tasty dessert comes in the form of a chocolate sphere with a heavenly Gulab Jamun centre.
Location: JBR
Price: AED 32
4. Choco Jamun at Amala
The heavenly Choco Jamun is available at Amala on The Palm, a chocolatey variation of the popular Indian dessert. We’re talking condensed milk dumplings stuffed with chocolate, fried to perfection and then dipped in flavoured sugar syrup – need we say more?!
Location: Jumeirah Zabeel Saray, Palm Jumeirah
Price: AED 45
5. Baked Gulab Jamun at Moombai & Co
If you have yet to visit Moombai & Co, then you’re missing out! This funky, laid-back gastrobar serves up an array of dishes including Vada Pao, a variety of biryanis and a selection of unique desserts. If you love Gulab Jamun then Moombai’s Baked Gulab Jamun is a must try. Sweet milk solid dumplings are baked in a mini frying pan and topped with thickened milk. Yum!
Location: The H Dubai, Trade Centre Area
Price: AED 50
6. Gulab Jamun at Biryani Street
Serving up all-time foodie favourites in a super funky setting, Biryani Street is the place to go for traditional Indian fare. The menu offers a number of classic delicacies, including the traditional Gulab Jamun with deep-fried milk balls soaked in sugar syrup.
Location: Golden Mile Galleria, Palm Jumeirah
Price: AED 15
7. Gulab Jamun at Mahec by Satish Arora
Mahec by Satish Arora is a traditional-meets-modern Indian restaurant in Dubai, serving up everything from biryanis to Tandoori mixed grills. It’s also well known for its Gulab Jamun which features deep-fried condensed milk dumplings dipped in a delicious sugar syrup.
Location: Le Méridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre, Al Garhoud
Price: AED 32
For more Indian foodie favourites in Dubai, check out these creative Indian dishes and the best places for butter chicken in Dubai.