Best Baklava in Dubai: From a Single Piece to a Gift Tray

Checked: 8 October 2026

Buying baklava in Dubai is less about finding one standard box than working out what each price buys. One shop lists pieces and half-kilo assortments; another sells a tray for two with ice cream, while specialist makers build their offer around kilogram trays and decorated gift boxes. This guide keeps those formats separate, so you can choose between a small try-out, a mixed box for guests or a serious celebration order.

At a glance

The easiest places to compare are the ones that state both weight and count. If you only want a plate now, start with MADO’s individual pieces; for a clearly sized box, look at Al Hallab or Hafiz Mustafa. For a large Turkish tray, Beyoglu publishes a two-kilo basis. If the box itself is part of the present, Brocar’s Damascus-style presentation is the more distinctive option.

Eight baklava stops, matched to the way you want to buy

MADO — the one-piece choice, or baklava as a sit-down dessert

MADO is the most flexible option when you are not yet shopping for a family box. Its official menu prices baklava by piece: walnut is AED10, pistachio dolma AED10, pistachio sarma AED12 and mussel-shaped pistachio baklava AED15. Four pieces cost AED35–60 depending on the selection, while 500g assortments run AED90–130 and 1kg boxes AED175–210. The menu also lists a carrot-shaped baklava at AED40 each or a 1.3kg tray at AED240.

There is a different way to order it at the table: MADO’s AED110 baklava tray is described as a serving for two, with a selection of baklava, Maraş dondurma and fruit. That is a plated dessert, not a take-home box. MADO has Dubai Mall, Jumeirah and Dubai Hills Mall branches; confirm takeaway and the current selection with the branch you plan to visit.

Al Hallab Sweets — boxes where the piece count is not a mystery

Al Hallab’s Dubai Mall delivery menu gives unusually practical detail for gifting. Its assorted 250g box is around eight pieces for AED45; the 500g square tin is around 27 pieces for AED110; and the 1kg tin is around 56 pieces for AED180. The larger assortment runs to 1.3kg and about 57 pieces for AED210, while a rose gift box of about 1.25kg is around 65 pieces for AED295.

The numbers matter because a box’s weight does not always tell you how many guests it will cover. Al Hallab’s mix combines pistachio, cashew and pine-nut fillings; the Dubai Skyline and rose designs make it a more presentation-led purchase. These are menu prices from the Dubai Mall delivery listing, not a promise that each branch has the same stock or counter price.

Al Samadi Sweets — a Lebanese assortment with a few less familiar shapes

At Al Samadi’s Deira delivery listing, the 500g assorted baklava is AED80, the cashew version AED70 and pistachio AED97. The more distinctive order is Osh Al Bulbul pistachio: a half-kilo is AED122. Balloria and Burma pistachio baklava are also listed at AED97 per 500g, while Kool W Shokor cashew is AED73. The menu gives you a way to move beyond the generic “mixed box” without buying a large tray.

Al Samadi’s Deira shop is also a long-running sweets stop rather than a delivery-only brand: Visit Dubai lists the Deira address and describes its Lebanese pastry counter, including the cashew-stuffed bukaj. Use the delivery prices as the named channel’s current offer; the app’s delivery fee and availability depend on your address.

Yamal Al Sham — a half-kilo metal tin for a more modest spend

Yamal Al Sham began as a single Dubai shop in 1985 and now lists six branches across the city. Its sweets menu spans Arabian, European and Turkish products; the Al Barsha-area Deliveroo menu gives one clear baklawa buying unit: a 500g mixed metal box for AED88. There is also a separate “Baklava Box” listed at AED124, but its weight is not stated, so compare the tin rather than assuming the two boxes are the same size.

The metal tin is a straightforward pick if you want a named half-kilo amount and do not need the highly styled gift packaging of a larger presentation box. The operator’s site lists six Dubai branches, including Al Twar and Al Barsha Mall; choose the nearest branch or check which delivery listing serves your address.

Hafiz Mustafa 1864 — Turkish shapes in sizes from 300g upward

Hafiz Mustafa’s walnut Ankara baklava is described as a broad-layered, walnut-forward style. The operator’s UAE shop lists it at AED90 for 300g, AED180 for 600g, AED295 for 1kg, AED445 for 1.5kg and AED590 for 2kg. The same product page says the pastry is opened by hand and presents the walnut, pastry and butter balance as part of the recipe; those are the maker’s own claims, not an independent tasting verdict.

For a smaller tasting box, the Dubai Hills Mall delivery menu says the chain’s 300g boxes hold about six to eight pieces, 600g around 12–15, and 1kg around 20–25. Hafiz Mustafa also carries pistachio, dry, carrot, twisted-roll and chocolate baklavas. Its Dubai locations include Dubai Mall and Mall of the Emirates; online checkout lists UAE-wide delivery.

Beyoglu Baklava — a two-kilo tray for a Turkish-style spread

Beyoglu is the tray-first specialist in this line-up. Its Dubai shop lists square walnut baklava at AED360 for 2kg and square pistachio at AED450 for 2kg. Other full trays include pistachio carrot slice at AED450, pistachio-filled mussel shape at AED460 and green sobiyet with milk cream at AED500, also on a 2kg basis. Boxes are offered separately, so do not read their “from” price as the cost of a two-kilo tray.

The order makes sense when the gathering is large enough to use a full tray or you want a specific Turkish shape rather than an assortment of standard diamonds. The operator advertises same-day Dubai home delivery and states free shipping above AED200 on its direct site; confirm the delivery day and address coverage at checkout. The Deliveroo storefront also lists smaller portions, but its size labels are not as clear as the direct shop’s 2kg trays.

Brocar Sweets — the gift box that looks like a Damascus keepsake

Brocar sells baklava in practical half-kilo formats and in larger Damascene-style gift packaging. Its online menu lists BROCAR Mixed Baklava at AED95 per 500g and an assorted mixed baklava with pure Yemeni Sidr Do’ani honey at AED220 per 1kg. Other 500g choices include pistachio bird’s nest AED95, pistachio fingers AED100 and pistachio mabrooma AED110. The ornate Damascus-style shell boxes hold 1.5kg for AED675 or 3.9kg for AED1,190.

That gives Brocar two distinct jobs: a mid-sized mixed box for sharing, or a substantial presentation piece for a celebration. The Jumeirah shop and online store are listed on the operator’s site. Check the checkout for current delivery timing and stock, especially for the larger decorative boxes.

Al Halabya Sweets — rectangular Turkish baklava by the half-kilo

Al Halabya’s Al Barsha 1 Talabat menu lists square and rectangular Turkish-style pistachio baklava in 500g quantities. The displayed base rate is AED109; the menu showed AED92.65 after a 15% promotion when checked. A separate single triangle is listed at AED31 before promotion, but it is a different product unit from the 500g packs. The product description points to thin filo layers and a pistachio filling, so this is a focused style-and-format choice rather than a large gift assortment.

Use the promotion as a live delivery-app price, not a permanent shop rate. Enter your address before deciding: the listing is outlet- and area-specific, and Talabat may show a different menu or delivery availability elsewhere in Dubai.

Which format should you choose?

- One or a few pieces at the table: MADO’s single prices start at AED10, and its tray for two includes ice cream and fruit.

- A gift box with a clear yield: Al Hallab labels approximate weight and piece count across its small, medium and large boxes.

- A half-kilo assortment: Al Samadi’s mixed box is AED80; Yamal Al Sham lists a 500g metal tin for AED88.

- A large Turkish tray: Beyoglu’s 2kg products show exactly what size the high headline price buys.

- A decorative celebration gift: Brocar’s Damascus-style shell box is available in 1.5kg and 3.9kg sizes.

FAQs

How much baklava should I buy for a group?

Use the stated piece count when the menu gives one. Al Hallab’s 500g tin is about 27 pieces, its 1kg tin about 56 and its approximately 1.25kg rose box about 65. Hafiz Mustafa estimates six to eight pieces in 300g and 20–25 in 1kg. Other menus give weight but no count, so the number of servings will depend on the size of each piece and how many other sweets are being served.

Which shops sell baklava by the piece?

MADO lists individual pieces from AED10 and also sells boxed weights. Al Halabya’s Al Barsha Talabat menu separately lists a single triangle at AED31 before its shown promotion; that is distinct from the 500g square and rectangular packs. The other entries mainly quote half-kilo boxes, larger gift boxes or trays.

Does the AED110 MADO baklava tray mean a box for two?

No. MADO describes it as a dine-in baklava serving for two, with baklava, Maraş dondurma and fruit. Its takeaway box sizes and prices are listed separately.

Selection note: This guide compares current named baklava products and purchase formats; it does not claim personal tasting or rank by app ratings. Prices and stock are channel-specific and can change. Nuts are central to many listed fillings; check the product’s allergen information if that matters to your order.

Last checked: 8 October 2026. Confirm product availability, delivery coverage and the final checkout price before ordering.