It’s officially cosy season which can only mean one thing. It’s now acceptable to order hot chocolate in Dubai.

We’re soooo over that scoop of brown powder you add to your mug and top with boiling water. We’re talking hot chocolate but make it extra, think fresh cream, chocolate shavings and fluffy marshmallows.

We’ve curated the only list of hot chocolates you need to know about and where you can order them.

SAID DAL 1923

With a generous pouring of dark/milk/white choc to cover the mug itself, this is the ultimate hot chocolate upgrade. Trust us when we say you’ll be licking the spoon until closing time.

📍 City Walk.

Angelina Paris

The famous OG Parisian tea house Angelina has graced our presence in Dubai Mall. The old-fashioned hot chocolate is star of the show. Take home a bottle of hot choc to recreate it in your own kitchen.

📍 Dubai Mall.

Mirzam

Local chocolatier Mirzam are back with their December special – Spiced Hot Chocolate with a dollop of cream on top. IDK who will love this more – us or Augustus Gloop?

📍Al Quoz, Dubai Hills Mall.

Tania’s Tea House

Well if we ever did see a mug more good looking than this! 😍 For a hot chocolate too pretty you’ll feel bad drinking it, check out Tania’s Teahouse.

📍 Dubai Hills Estate.

Boon Coffee

You’re looking at a red velvet dark hot chocolate topped with whipped cream. Run, don’t walk, it’s only available until 8th Jan!

📍Time Out Market, Dubai Mall.

Knoops

Don’t mess with Knoops – they are v serious about chocolate. This is the place to be for a warming cup of chocolate by expert chocolatiers and you can choose from six different % options from white to extra dark. Add a large marshmallow for the festive vibes.

📍 City Centre Mirdif.

Now that you have your hot chocolate, there’s no time to spend hours browsing which festive film to watch. Here’s your ultimate list of Xmas movies.