There’s chocolate—and then there’s Dubai chocolate: glossy, molten, dramatic, and poured like liquid gold over dreamy desserts. What started as a viral moment in the UAE has turned into a global dessert obsession, sparking spin-offs in cafés, kitchens, and influencer content all over the world.

Here’s everything you need to know about the Dubai chocolate trend—from where it started to how you can experience (and style) it worldwide.

Where It All Began: The OG Chocolate Dome

The phenomenon started at Chocomelt UAE—a Dubai dessert café known for theatrical chocolate pours. Their now-iconic molten chocolate dome revealed cakes, soufflés, and surprises underneath in a drama-filled dessert reveal that instantly went viral on TikTok and Instagram.

Now? The trend has inspired a global following with cafes from London to Toronto recreating that glossy, golden magic.

Why It’s Gone Viral: Chocolate Meets Theater

Why are people obsessed?

• It’s aesthetic AF: A silky chocolate pour is peak visual satisfaction.

• Luxury-coded: Think gold flakes, designer-inspired plating, and decadent drips.

• It's shareable: The perfect TikTok moment, made to trend.

It’s more than dessert—it’s an experience.

Spin-Offs That Slay Globally

The Dubai chocolate trend has inspired dozens of viral remixes. Here are the most delicious ones (and where to try them):

🍓 Chocolate-Drenched Strawberries

Seen in luxury dessert boxes with gold accents or floral packaging.

• Try it at: Dip N Dip or custom dessert box creators like Nayomi Sweets in Dubai

🍦 Chocolate-Poured Ice Cream

Soft-serve turned extra with hot chocolate poured tableside.

• Try it at: MELT Dubai; or check out Cauldron Ice Cream for a U.S. take

🍰 Chocolate Lava Cheesecake

Layers of cheesecake drowned in molten chocolate and often sprinkled with gold dust.

• Try it at: Cheesecake Factory UAE or Pablo Cheesetart in Japan

🍫 Chocolate Smash Slabs

Thick chocolate slabs topped with nuts, marshmallows, or cookies—meant to be broken & drizzled.

• Try it at: CZN Burak Desserts in Dubai or EL&N London

Global Spots Worth Traveling (or Posting) For

• 🇦🇪 Chocomelt UAE – The OG dessert theatrics

• 🇬🇧 EL&N London – Pink cafés and chocolate drips for the ‘gram

• 🇨🇦 Cacao 70 – Canadian chain known for chocolate-on-everything

• 🇺🇸 Catch NYC – Luxe vibes and Insta-famous desserts

• 🌍 Dip N Dip – Worldwide locations serving over-the-top chocolate creations

Style It Like Dessert Royalty: The Perfect Hoop Picks

You can’t pull up to a chocolate showstopper without earrings to match. Here’s what to wear while you film your chocolate pour in slow-mo:

✨ The Eden Hoop

Bold. Textured. Eye-catching. Just like that chocolate-drenched cake you're about to split open.

✨ The Perfect Hoop Grande

Our namesake statement hoop. Glossy, dramatic, and camera-ready—just like your dessert moment.

✨ The Amadora Hoop

A golden classic with sculptural elegance. Perfect for café dates and those espresso-side mirror selfies.

Conclusion: When Dessert Becomes a Fashion Moment

The Dubai chocolate trend isn’t just about flavor—it’s a global style movement. From molten cheesecake to chocolate slabs served like couture, the trend continues to reinvent what luxury dessert looks like.

So next time you're swirling your spoon through a golden drizzle, make sure your hoops shine just as bright. With pieces like the Eden Hoop and Perfect Hoop Grande, you’ll be serving main character energy with every bite.