Food Trends UAE – Recapping 2024’s Most Viral Food

Various food trends UAE have gone viral in 2024. Some of these trends started in Dubai, such as the viral Dubai Chocolate, while others came to the UAE because of their popularity. People are rushing to try these trends and showcase their reactions in ASMR videos that are mouthwatering, to say the least. Explore the top 10 most viral foods in the UAE here and try them out now!  

Top 10 Food Trends UAE in 2024

The Kunafa Chocolate Dubai has been an online sensation for months. However, it is not the only trendy food that has broken out on the internet in the United Arab Emirates. Find the 10 popular foods people are rushing to try in the list below.  

1. Dubai Chocolate Bar 

Number one is the famous Fix Dubai Chocolate – a decadent chocolate bar, stuffed with creamy pistachio butter and crispy Knafeh dough. This trend was launched by Fix Chocolates who made this unique chocolate bar to perfection. Now, people are ordering the Dubai Chocolate Kunafa Pistachio bar worldwide. Additionally, many people think this is a “too sweet” chocolate bar, but you will be surprised. It is the perfect combination of semi-sweet, crispy and creamy. Joined with a cup of coffee – heaven!

2. Viral Ice Cream

Secondly, TikTok has gone insane over the viral peach ice cream – which actually looks like a cute little peach! This ice cream is an Asian delicacy made of a thin layer of white chocolate and stuffed with real peach-flavored ice cream. Not only does it look very cute, but it tastes like a ripe peach as well! Furthermore, this trend expanded to other flavors such as the mango ice cream Dubai and the lemon flavored one. These two flavors are equally quiet and rich in flavor, but the masses seem to still prefer the peach one. If you want to hob on this trend, then you can find these ice cream flavors at any of WeMart's branches in Dubai or Abu Dhabi. 

3. Buldak Noodles

Thirdly, any ramen lover knows the Buldak flavors by heart. Not only are they super trendy, but they are almost available at every store all over the UAE. In addition, the most viral flavor in the UAE is the Buldak Carbonara – the one with the pink packaging. You can prepare it like any store-bought ramen noodles, or you can add special twists. Such as a soft-boiled egg, spring onions, or seaweed. Also, extra cheese with the Carbonara is always a must.  

The Buldak brand is also famous for its extremely hot sauce. Many foodies do online challenges to try this hot and spicy noodle sauce. The Samyang Buldak Hot Sauce has gone so viral that the company started selling it separately. Nevertheless, if you want to explore Buldak’s ramen flavors, here’s a list to help you out:  

• 2X Spicy 

• Quattro Cheese 

• Curry 

• Tomato Pasta  

• Kimchi 

• Stew Type  

• Jjajang  

• Habanero Lime 

And the trend did not stop there, but the company started expanding its products. Now, you can find Buldak Dumplings as well as tteokbokki.  

4. Bunafa

Various countries across the Middle East eat their Kunafa a little differently. The cheesy and crispy Kunafa is stuffed into the most scrumptious bun. While this is an old tradition, it has been going viral for the past year. Kunafa with a bun: Bunafa! You can try this perfect combination of sweet and savory at Klava in Jumeirah.  

5. Crookies

Food fusions have been quite trendy lately. A muffin and a croissant became a cruffin, and a cookie with a croissant: a crookie! At the first bite, you will enjoy a flaky and buttery texture then your taste buds will be surprised with the semi-sweet chocolates and the chewiest cookie dough. Many bakeries offer this fusion delicacy such as Flaky Pastry Croissant and Laura Bakery & Cafe.  

6. Flat Croissant

Another viral item on Laura Bakery & Cafe’s menu is the flat croissant. We all agree that a croissant is always the best treat, whether sweet, savory, plain, or stuffed – you can never have too many croissants. Now, imagine that flaky and scrumptious piece of pastry ironed flat and dipped into your choice of chocolate. Surely you will love the crispier and flakier crust combined with the rich chocolate.  

7. Wonka Bar

We all love Willy Wonka and his chocolate factory. Everyone - kids and adults - watched at least one of the three Wonka movies. Whether you are team Gene Wilder, Johnny Depp, or Timothée Chalamet, you will always end up craving the famous and decadent-looking chocolate bar. Le Chocolatier Dubai is making this dream come true, offering trendy Wonka Chocolate Bars for AED 40 a piece. 

8. Matilda Cake

Another trendy dessert inspired by a classic 1996 movie is the filled-chocolate and multilayered Matilda Cake! Parker’s offers this mouthwatering piece of cake with dripping chocolate ganache in both Dubai and Abu Dhabi. All it takes is one bite of the Matilda Cake and you will simply fall in love!  

9. Giant Coffee and Croissant

In addition, one of the most viral trends on Tik Tok is buying a gigantic croissant and dipping into a huge cup of coffee. If you are unsure where to go to experience this food trend, then Boho X is at the top of the recommendation list. You can get the giant combo for AED 365 any day of the week from 9:00 AM to 12:30 AM on weekdays, and from 3:00 PM to 12:30 AM on weekends. 

10. Noon’s Not Really Chicken Ice Cream

Last, but definitely not least, is the famous Noon’s “NOT” Fried Chicken. This trend took off a while ago and is back now for people to try. We should warn you, this is not actually fried chicken, but it is ice cream, coated with golden corn flakes to resemble chicken tenders. It is served in a bucket – just like your typical fried chicken one. And it is served with white chocolate dipping sauce. This is a funny and yummy trend that you must try.  

To wrap up, the food trends UAE are endless, but these 10 are the most viral during 2024. All are equally interesting and worth the try! So, which one are you intruiged for the most?