What Is Dubai Chocolate and Where Can You Find It in Tempe, Arizona?

By now, you've probably seen it all over TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube: the iconic Dubai chocolate bar. People are cutting into thick slabs of pistachio-filled, knafeh-layered chocolate and posting their reactions — and the responses are almost always the same. Pure, unfiltered joy.

But what exactly is Dubai chocolate, and where can you find it in Tempe, Arizona? We've got you covered.

The Origin of Dubai Chocolate

Dubai chocolate — often called "Can't Get Knafeh of It" chocolate — originated in Dubai, UAE, where a specialty chocolatier began filling thick bars of rich chocolate with a blend of pistachio cream and knafeh (a crispy, buttery Middle Eastern pastry). The result was a flavor combination unlike anything the Western dessert world had experienced: sweet, nutty, crunchy, creamy, and deeply satisfying all at once.

The treat went viral globally in 2024 and became one of the most-searched dessert trends of the decade. Lines wrapped around stores. Copycat versions appeared everywhere. And the demand for real, high-quality Dubai chocolate skyrocketed in the US.

Bake the Cookie Shoppe Brought Dubai Chocolate to Arizona

We were one of the first cookie shops in the country to interpret Dubai chocolate as a cookie — and the result is something you simply have to try.

Our Dubai Chocolate Cookie is a thick, bakery-style cookie loaded with the flavors that made Dubai chocolate famous. We're talking real pistachio, that signature knafeh crunch, and rich chocolate — all wrapped into one perfect, oversized cookie.

And now that we've opened our Tempe, AZ location at 1825 E Guadalupe Rd, Suite F-105, East Valley residents can get it fresh, without a trip to Las Vegas (though we hear that's worth it too).

Our Full Dubai Chocolate Collection

We didn't stop at one product. Our Dubai Chocolate Collection is a full lineup of Dubai-inspired desserts, including:

• Dubai Chocolate Cookie – The original. The one that started it all.
• Dubai Chocolate in a Jar – 8 oz – A layered jar of Dubai-inspired cookie dough goodness. One of our most-loved items and a perfect gift.
• Dubai Chocolate Heart Box – Our Valentine's Day and gifting-focused Dubai chocolate creation. Stunning presentation, even more stunning flavor.

These items are available at our Tempe location while supplies last, and can also be ordered for nationwide shipping if you want to send them as gifts.

How to Order Dubai Chocolate in Tempe, AZ

Getting your hands on our Dubai chocolate creations is easy:

In-Store: Visit us at 1825 E Guadalupe Rd, Suite F-105, Tempe, AZ 85283. We're open daily from 11 AM – 7 PM.

Pickup & Delivery: Order online at order.toasttab.com/online/bake-the-cookie-shoppe-tempe for same-day pickup or local delivery to Tempe, Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, and surrounding areas.

Nationwide Shipping: Can't make it in? We ship anywhere in the US. Visit our shipping page to place a shipping order.

Why Tempe Is Obsessed

Since opening in Tempe, our Dubai chocolate products have been flying off the shelf. It's become a must-try for ASU students, South Tempe families, and the East Valley foodie community that's always looking for what's next.

If you haven't tried Dubai chocolate yet, there's no better place to start than with a fresh-baked cookie version from Bake the Cookie Shoppe.

📍 1825 E Guadalupe Rd, Suite F-105, Tempe, AZ 85283

📞 (480) 256-1093

🕐 Open Daily: 11 AM – 7 PM