Chocoholics unite: A chocolate festival is coming to Dubai

The event at Madinat Jumeirah includes a chocolate fashion show.

Dubai’s cultural calendar boasts a lineup of all kinds of events. Be it a concert, a theatre performance, a comedy show or a food festival, the city is buzzing with activity. This time around, it’s bringing a chocolate festival to town which means all you chocoholics are in for a sweet treat.

Taking place from 18 to 20 September, Salon du Chocolat et de la Patisserie — the world’s most celebrated chocolate festival — is returning to Madinat Jumeirah. Now in its third edition in Dubai, the festival is expected to draw over 7,000 chocolate lovers this year.

Salon du Chocolat et de la Patisserie will celebrate all things chocolate, pastry, gelato, and even coffee. The aim of the festival is to ignite all your senses with tastings and exquisite displays. From truffles to artistic chocolate, you’ll find plenty to indulge in. Apart from munching on chocolates, you’ll be able to partake in live culinary demos, a Chocolate Fashion Show, industry talks and competitions like Best 3D Cake Design, Best Chocolate Showpiece, and the KitKat Dessert Challenge.

The first edition of Salon du Chocolat et de la Patisserie in Dubai was held back in 2018. Originally founded in Paris almost 30 years ago, the chocolate festival has since gained a loyal following, with editions now held in major cities like New York, Tokyo, and London. Its return in Dubai signals the city’s rising reputation as a global hub for culinary innovation.

If you’re a chocolate connoisseur, then Salon du Chocolat et de la Patisserie Dubai is the place to be.

GO: Visit www.salonduchocolatdubai.com for more information.