Magnolia Bakery
In honour of this year’s 43rd UAE National Day festivities, you can head to this popular bakery in The Galleria mall on Al Maryah island for festive treats. On 1st and 2nd December the popular cake company is selling vanilla and chocolate cupcakes decorated with delicate Arabic geometrical patterns, camels, falcons and the number 43.
Contact: 02 674 9380
Alba Lobby Lounge
The Ritz-Carlton’s lobby café has launched a new cupcake menu (to stay and to go!) filled with luscious creations by the French pastry chef Laurent Allerau. From classic blueberry and red velvet to innovative mango and carrot and indulgent caramel, date and double chocolate, these frosting-filled creations will have you diving in
for more.
Contact: 02 818 8282
Bloomsbury’s
This Abu Dhabi-born sweet spot now boasts three different locations around the capital, with each offering a large selection of homemade cupcakes. If in doubt, go for the chocoholic assortment box of 12 chocolate sponge cupcakes. Fillings and toppings change daily and range from peanut butter frosting, chocolate buttercream and M&Ms, to Nutella, fresh jam or hazelnut buttercream.
Contact: 02 643 8610 (Al Wahda Mall)
