Dubai Chocolate in Sri Lanka: The Viral Pistachio Kunafa Treat & Where to Buy

Dubai chocolate is a thick milk-chocolate bar filled with a pistachio cream and crispy kunafa (kataifi) pastry. It went viral globally after being popularised by a Dubai chocolatier, and the pistachio-and-crunch combination is now made by many brands. In Sri Lanka you can buy Dubai-style chocolate online, including pistachio and hazelnut kunafa bars and truffle boxes.

What is Dubai chocolate?

The original “Dubai chocolate” is a filled chocolate bar combining three things:

Milk chocolate shell,
Pistachio cream (a smooth pistachio-and-tahini style filling), and
Kunafa / kataifi — shredded, toasted filo pastry that adds the signature crunch.

It became a worldwide trend on social media, and the style — rich pistachio filling with crispy kunafa inside chocolate — is what people now mean by “Dubai chocolate,” regardless of brand.

Where to buy Dubai chocolate in Sri Lanka

You can order Dubai-style chocolate online in Sri Lanka with delivery. Options on Kapruka’s chocolate range include the Java Pistachio Kunafa Dubai-Style Milk Chocolate, the Hazelnut Kunafa Dubai-Style bar, and Kunafa truffle boxes — which also make a trendy gift.

Why it’s so popular

The appeal is texture and novelty: a snappy chocolate shell, a nutty pistachio centre, and the crunch of toasted kunafa all in one bite. It photographs well (the green pistachio “ooze” is iconic online), and it works as both a treat and a gift.

Frequently asked questions

What is Dubai chocolate made of?

Milk chocolate filled with pistachio cream and crispy kunafa (kataifi) pastry. Some versions use hazelnut instead of pistachio.

Is Dubai chocolate available in Sri Lanka?

Yes — Dubai-style pistachio and hazelnut kunafa chocolate bars and truffle boxes are available to order online with delivery on Kapruka.

What is kunafa in Dubai chocolate?

Kunafa (also written kataifi) is finely shredded pastry that’s toasted until crisp and mixed into the pistachio filling, giving the chocolate its crunch.

Does Dubai chocolate make a good gift?

Yes — kunafa truffle boxes and pistachio bars are popular as a novelty gift, especially while the trend is hot.