The best bakeries in Dubai

Bread is one of the most important elements on the European table. In most of the world, however, fresh European-style baked goods are not often found. That's why it's hard for some to imagine a holiday or a move to a place without delicious bread. There's no shortage of it in Dubai! Find out where to find the best bakeries in Dubai.

What do you find in the article?

• Bakeries in Dubai
• Dubai's best bakeries - top 10 list
• Local bakery specialities Dubai - what's delicious to eat?
• Questions and answers (FAQ)

Bakeries in Dubai

During an intensive sightseeing tour, the desire for a snack always comes. There's nothing better in such a situation than a fresh croissant or a piece of cake with a good coffee. You will find such delicacies along with fresh, delicious bread in many bakeries around Dubai. You can choose between modern local ones with stylish decor and elaborate baked goods and traditional Arab or Indian/Pakistani bakeries with local products.

Dubai's best bakeries - top 10 list

The pastry shops and bakeries in Dubai win the hearts of millions of tourists and locals every day. Just how do you choose the best bakery? Each one is characterised by something special.Some are Dubai's top bakeries for sweet lovers, while others are famous for their delicious breads and salty products. Where is the best place to take a break from sightseeing with delicious bakery products? What are the best bakeries in Dubai? Let's explore the bakeries in Dubai with the best baked goods.

1. Risen Café and Artisanal Bakery

Dubai locals will tell you that Risen Café and Artisanal Bakery are the best bakeries in Dubai for bread and pastries. Risen has as many as six locations across the city, a testament to the quality of the brand. This bakery uses local and organic ingredients. It is famous for its salted caramel donuts, French baguettes and delicious pastries. The best-rated of the establishments is located on Palm Jumeirah and Dubai Marina.

2. Mama’esh

Mama'esh is a Palestinian bakery loved by locals. The owners here serve delicious yaffawi sfeha, a Palestinian delicacy in the form of a special bread with meat and spices. You'll also eat excellent manaeesh here, a Lebanese flatbread traditional to this region of the world.

3. Munich Finest Bakery

Where to find the best baked goods in Dubai? Any German will tell you that in this small bakery. Munich Finest Bakery sells phenomenal breads and other products, typical of German baked goods. It's cheap, delicious and easily accessible.

4. Birch Bakery

This is a small bakery in the Al Quoz district with excellent sourdough breads and sweet baked goods. Here you'll try tasty toast with toppings (like avocado), Italian foccacia and, of the sweet things, one of the best apple pies in Dubai.

5. Bageri Form

Bageri Form is a bakery located in the Dubai Design District and specialises in Scandinavian baked goods. Here you'll eat the best Swedish cinnamon buns in Dubai, croissants with seasonal fruit and excellent breakfasts.

6. Scarlet’s German Bakery

A walk around Bluewaters Island should end with a visit to Scarlet's German Bakery. This is a German bakery, famous for its excellent breads, traditional Bavarian pretzels, brioche and other tasty salty baked goods. Paired with coffee - heaven in your mouth!

7. La Maison Atelier Sucré

La Maison Atelier Sucré is a Belgian bakery for lovers of traditional Belgian waffles. The taste of their waffles will bring you back to the centre of Brussels, where you taste fresh Liège waffles. Waffles are available in a range of flavours: from classic, caramel and pistachio to fruit flavours.

8. Rise & Dawn Bakehouse

On Sheikh Zayed Road, there is an establishment that will surprise and delight your palate with its products. Dubai's most famous cakes and pastries? Rise & Dawn Bakehouse offers a taste of the legendary cookies, prepared every day by the best bakers. You'll also get fresh sourdough bread here.

9. Flaky Pastry Croissant Co.

For excellent croissants, you can't go anywhere else. The Flaky Pastry Croissant Co. is so sure that their pastry is perfectly crisp that they put this claim in their name. Buttery, with fruit, with sauces, salty.... every croissant from this place tastes delicious. Paired with coffee, they make the perfect duo.

10. Bakerist

Which bakeries in Dubai have the best pastries? Most locals will tell you that the Bakerist premises. It's the perfect place to sample a variety of sweets and have a delicious breakfast before sightseeing. Top-notch service and stylish decor will colour your meal.

Local bakery specialities Dubai - what's delicious to eat?

Every country has its local bakery specialities. What specialities can we try in Dubai? Certainly the delicious Baklava, available in the classic flavour as well as different flavour variations. Luqaimat, which are balls of dough, fried golden and drizzled with honey syrup or rose water syrup, are worth trying. They are unique in that they are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, creating an unparalleled flavour and textural contrast. Of the breads, try Manakish, which is a flat Lebanese bread similar to a pizza. Manakish is usually topped with zaatar, cheese and seasoned beef or lamb. The simplest version of Manakish, which is loved by Dubaiis, is seasoned only with herbs and spices such as oregano, thyme and sumac.

What bakeries in Dubai with local specialities do we recommend? For the best Manakish, you can stop by Mama'esh, a Palestinian traditional bakery that feeds thousands of Dubai residents every day.

Questions and answers (FAQ)

1. Where to buy the best bread in Dubai?

You can buy Dubai's best baked goods such as fresh bread or rolls from bakeries such as Munich Finest Bakery, Scarlet's German Bakery and Rise & Dawn Bakehouse, where you can buy excellent sourdough bread.

2. What are the popular patisseries and bakeries in Dubai?

There are many popular patisseries and bakeries in Dubai. The best ones are Risen Café and Artisanal Bakery, with excellent baked goods made from organic ingredients, and Bageri Form, with the best Swedish cinnamon buns and other speciality Scandinavian baked goods in Dubai.

3. Are there bakeries in Dubai with local specialities?

There are many bakeries in Dubai with local specialities. One of them is Mama'esh, a traditional Palestinian bakery. You'll eat the best Manakish in the whole city here.

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