Dubai has always been buzzing with trendy global food & beverages. And now a new Italian Chocolate brand is set to join the Dubai club in 2026. Say hello to Cioccolatitaliani, the Italian chocolate house and artisan café set to open at Dubai Festival City Mall in Q1 2026. With this opening, it will mark its first-ever location in the UAE.
Dubai Is Getting A Serious Chocolate Address, Cioccolatitaliani
We ain’t talking about a pop-up or soft launch. This is a brand rooted in craft from the land of luxury desserts, stepping into an Emirate that knows luxury when it sees it.
Cioccolatitaliani was founded in 2009 by the Ferrieri family in Milan. From day one, the brand has been focused on offering chocolate that deserves the same respect as bubbly or coffee. They even gave that philosophy a name: Chocology. It’s the art of blending top-grade chocolate with gelato, pastry, and coffee in ways that feel indulgent and very Italian.
What Makes This Café Different?
Cioccolatitaliani cafés are known for their theatrical chocolate counters. Here, melted chocolate flows, gelato gets finished in-house, and coffee arrives paired with chocolate in ways that feel intentional, not decorative. The experience leans visual, yes, but flavour always leads.
>Expect Neapolitan coffee served with warm chocolate. Expect gelato that tastes rich without being heavy. Expect pastry that smells as good as it looks. Your joy doesn’t arrive quietly here. It has a scent.
Why Dubai Makes Sense
Dubai understands craftsmanship and understands heritage brands that aren’t loud but deliver quality. Cioccolatitaliani is exactly bringing that to the Emirate.
The upcoming café promises a refined Italian sensibility, clean design, and a calm confidence. Festival City Mall also sets the right stage, where it draws diners who are searching for luxe chocolates.
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What To Expect From The UAE Debut
While full menu details are still under wraps, the core experience will stay true to its Italian roots. Chocolate remains the hero, gelato stays artisanal, and coffee maintains its Italian soul. Plan to visit for slow afternoons, late-night dessert plans, and conversations that last longer than intended.
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