Upgrade to a 24-karat dining experience with these edible gold dishes and drinks
While there are plenty of spots to keep us satisfied for lunch, dinner or even a snack or sweet treat, you can upgrade your dining experience by tucking into these edible gold dishes in Dubai.
Here are 8 cafes and restaurants serving up edible gold dishes in Dubai
Novikov Café Dubai
Novikov Café Dubai, known for its sophisticated fusion of style and flavour, offers its signature Napoleon Cake with vanilla and mixed berry compote, finished with a 24k gold dusting, priced at Dhs90.
Where: Novikov Café, Dubai Mall, Fashion Avenue
When: Daily, 9am to 1am
Contact: (056) 686 3144
Row on 45
Row on 45, a 2 star Michelin pulls out all the stops with a third-course showstopper: sweet Osmic tomatoes flown in from Kumamoto, paired with 60-month-aged Parmigiano Reggiano, fresh basil, and a sprinkle of 22-carat gold. It’s part of the exquisite 17-course tasting menu, priced at Dhs1,345. If you’re a Caprese fan, this one’s not to be missed.
Where: Grosvenor House, Dubai Marina, Dubai
When: Tuesday to Saturday, 6pm to 1am
Contact: (056) 832 454
The Cullinan
The Cullinan brings the bling, with its Wagyu Gold Sando, tender 7+ Wagyu striploin nestled in a soft, buttery brioche and finished with a flourish of gold leaf. Priced at Dhs235, it’s part of the hot starters but steals the spotlight every time.
Where: Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab, Dubai
When: Daily, 12pm to 2am
Contact: (04) 570 4551
Clay Dubai
Clay Dubai takes its signature maki to the next level, wrapped in 24k gold and filled with rich, buttery o-toro tuna, considered the finest cut of the prized fish. This indulgent creation is priced at Dhs182.
Where: Bluewaters Island, Dubai
When: Daily, 12pm to 12am
Contact: (04) 422 5600
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Dhaba Lane
Dhaba Lane has launched in Al Nahda and to celebrate, multi-award-winning Chef Harangad Singh has launched the UAE’s first Gold Kulfi stick. It will cost you Dhs38. A kulfi is an Indian ice cream that’s more dense than a regular ice cream, and is worth trying out if you haven’t before.
Where: Dhab Lane, Al Nahda 2, Dubai
When: Daily, 12pm to 12am
Contact: (056) 822 8300
Enigma
This set menu for two has been graced by the touch of Midas. The Persian restaurant offers a ‘golden journey of four courses you can enjoy for lunch or dinner, all encrusted elaborately with flakes of gold. It costs Dhs1,500 and includes dishes like lamb loin skewer, chicken lollipops, and an orange blossom tart.
Where: Enigma, Palazzo Versace Dubai, Jaddaf Waterfront
When: Daily, 12pm to 4pm (lunch), 6pm to 11pm (dinner)
Contact: (04) 556 8805
Hampstead Bakery and Cafe
Located in Downtown Dubai, this cafe has a French Toast dessert covered in gold. It is made using tres leches, vanilla beans, and a saffron mixture and finally covered in 24-karat golden leaves. Served on the side are white chocolate ganache, strawberries, and blackberries. All yours for Dhs231.
Where: Hampstead Bakery and Café, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard, Dubai
When: Daily, 8am to 12am
Contact: (050) 583 0155
Flaky Pastry
The name stays true to the product. Flaky pastry offer a 24k gold chocolate croissant. A croissant that is filled and coated in chocolate and topped with 24 karat gold flakes sounds right up our ally. Their pastry is deliciously light but make no mistake, this croissant is decadent. All yours for Dhs34.
Where: Flaky Pastry, City Walk Dubai
When: Monday to Thursday, 7am to 8pm; Friday to Sunday, 8am to 9pm
Contact: (054) 998 4434