Dubai’s doughnut scene has exploded beyond simple glazed rings into a world of gourmet creations, vegan delights, and fusion flavors. This guide covers 16 exceptional spots, from homegrown innovators to international giants.
For Dubai residents and expats, navigating the city’s sweet offerings can be overwhelming. This 2026 guide narrows down the top 16 doughnut destinations across the city, providing verified information on locations, prices, and must-try flavors. Whether you’re craving a classic glazed, a vegan option, or an experimental fusion, you’ll find a perfect match here. We’ve scoured reviews, menus, and directories to bring you a journalistic, trustworthy guide that saves you time and ensures you get the best bite every time.
1. HERE-O Donuts: Sourdough Brioche Mastery
This Dubai-born cult favorite crafts handcrafted sourdough brioche doughnuts fresh daily, offering a unique texture that’s airy and refined.
What Makes It Special
The focus on fermentation and premium ingredients gives HERE-O’s doughnuts a light feel that isn’t cloyingly sweet. Vegan options are also available without sacrificing taste. The brand won BBC Good Food Best Baked Goods and Pastry in the UAE 2022.
Must-Try Flavors and Menu Items
- The Chocolate Square – Signature square doughnut filled with chocolate cream, coated in milk chocolate glaze, chocolate crumble, and gold leaf (AED 17).
- Raspberry Confit Cloud – Artisan soft dough ball filled with slow-cooked raspberry confit and rolled in fine sugar (AED 15).
- Matcha Tropique – Matcha dough ball filled with house pineapple cream, glazed in matcha, and finished with coconut shavings (AED 17).
- Lemon Velvet – Ring doughnut glazed with bright lemon icing, finished with vanilla butter crumble and fresh lemon zest (AED 15).
- Don Tulio Espresso – Ring doughnut glazed in don tulio espresso, finished with coffee-chocolate crumble (AED 15).
- Strawberry Homer Edition – Artisan ring doughnut coated in vibrant strawberry glaze (AED 13).
- Pistachio Cronut and Crème Brûlée – Popular seasonal creations.
- Build Your Own Box – Choose 2 artisan doughnuts for AED 24, or 12 donuts for AED 110.
Price per doughnut: AED 12–20.
Location and Hours
Nakheel Mall – Ground Floor, Opposite to FIVE, Palm Jumeirah Road. City Centre Mirdif – Level 1, Opposite Magic Planet. Al Quoz 1 – Delivery kitchen only. Hours: Daily 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM. Cost for two: Approximately AED 90. Contact: +971 50 287 5038.
2. Krispy Kreme: The Timeless Original Glazed
This international chain remains a top choice for its consistent, iconic original glazed doughnut that melts in your mouth.
Must-Try Flavors
- Original Glazed – The signature, melt-in-your-mouth classic (AED 6 each, AED 46 per dozen).
- Choco Iced Glazed – Original glazed topped with smooth chocolate (AED 7).
- Caramel Crème Crunch – Hand-dipped in chocolate, filled with caramel, and topped with toffee (AED 7).
- New York Cheesecake – Cheesecake filling, cream cheese icing, and graham cracker crunch (AED 7).
- Red Velvet Cake – Red velvet doughnut topped with cream cheese icing (AED 7).
- Glazed Chocolate Cake – Rich chocolate cake doughnut with glaze (AED 7).
- Original Glazed Dozen – 12 pieces for AED 46; Assorted Dozen for AED 52.
- Double Dozen Original Glazed – 24 pieces for AED 74; Assorted Double Dozen for AED 87.
Signature secret: The dough has a unique ingredient that keeps it fresh and fun to eat.
Locations
Mall of the Emirates (Ground Level, Opposite Centre Point), Jumeirah 3, Burjuman, Al Ghurair, Festival City Mall, and more. Cost for two: Approximately AED 60. Tip: Look for the “Hot Now” sign to get them fresh off the line.
3. Crumb & Co.: Artisanal Gourmet Box
This home-grown bakery specializes in small-batch, creative doughnuts with rotating seasonal flavors that push beyond the ordinary.
Flavor Highlights
- Vanilla Custard – Soft doughnut filled with premium silky Madagascar vanilla custard (AED 19).
- Tiramisu – Coffee cream lightened with mascarpone (AED 19).
- Boston Cream – Fluffy brioche doughnut filled with custard, finished with glossy chocolate glaze (AED 21).
- Crème Brûlée Doughnut – 24-hour fermented brioche with homemade Madagascar vanilla bean custard and crunchy torched sugar shell (AED 21).
- Lotus Biscoff – Brioche doughnut topped with Lotus Biscoff spread and biscuit crumbs (AED 21).
- Custom Box of 6 – Pick your 6 favorite flavors for AED 90.
- Mini Box of 12 – Signature mini doughnuts, perfect for sharing (AED 96).
- Plain Sugared Box of 12 – Simple spiced sugared doughnuts (AED 70).
The kitchen team makes each doughnut, frying them until they are golden and crunchy on the outside but still fluffy on the inside, then coating them fully in sugar before filling with one of sixteen different flavors.
Location and Hours
Neighbourhood Food Hall, Motor City, Dubai. Hours: Daily 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM. Contact: 50987 3608. Also available for delivery on Deliveroo.
4. Doh! Fresh Mini Donuts: Customizable Mini Treats
Starting as a stall at Ripe Market, Doh! has grown famous for its mini doughnuts cooked fresh in front of you, with over 16 toppings and 12 types of sprinkles to choose from.
What to Order
- 16 Pieces Mini Doh Box – Perfect fluffy freshly fried mini donuts, dip top in your choices of four flavor glazes (AED 55).
- 8 Pieces Mini Doh Box – Perfect fluffy eight pieces (AED 40).
- 4 Pieces Mini Doh Box – Perfect fluffy four pieces (AED 25).
- Guilty Pleasure – Signature box with My Bae, Kinderlicious, Cookies and Cream, and Pistachio Love glazes (AED 65).
- Bomboloni Box – Six pieces of fluffy bomboloni doughnuts rolled in icing sugar, filled with Nutella, Pistachio, or Custard (AED 35).
- Doh Gathering Box – 8 Dohnuts, 6 Assorted Bombolonis, 4 DOH Rolls (AED 90).
- Signature flavors – Caramel glaze, chocolate sprinkles, pistachio with white chocolate drizzle.
- Doh Collabs – 4 Nutella glazed mini donuts with classic milk tea, acai smoothie, or Oreo shake.
These are cake-based mini doughnuts made with a secret recipe, freshly made with love, and only served hot.
Location and Price
Al Barsha South, Dubai. Cost for two: Approximately AED 50. Also available for delivery on Talabat and Deliveroo. Hours: Delivery from early morning to late night.
5. Dunkin’: Affordable & Reliable
Dunkin’ remains a go-to for classic, affordable doughnuts with a wide array of flavors from Boston Cream to Chocolate Frosted, plus limited-edition offerings.
Must-Try Flavors and Menu Items
- Boston Kreme – Classic custard-filled doughnut topped with chocolate.
- Chocolate Frosted – Traditional ring with chocolate icing.
- Loaded Dream Donuts – Smaller sized premium donuts in Choco Hazelnut, Pistachio, Caramelized Biscuit, or Cheesecake flavors (AED 12 for 2, AED 60 for 20).
- Premium Donut Box of 6 – AED 43.
- Dozen (12 Donuts) – AED 59.
- 2 Dozen (24 Donuts) – AED 99.
- Special Ramadan Box – 12 donuts for AED 58, featuring themed flavors like kunafa.
- Cheesecake Flavor Range – Lotus and mango cheesecake donuts, plus frappes.
Known for fast service and cozy indoor seating, Dunkin’ is perfect for a quick coffee and doughnut break. Some locations are open 24 hours.
Locations
Multiple branches across Dubai including Al Safa, Al Karama, Dubai Mall, and Dubai Festival City. Cost for two: Approximately AED 78.
6. Donuts Time: Home-Grown Playful Creations
This UAE home-grown brand is known for its colorful, playful doughnuts topped with Lotus, Kinder, caramel, and other sweet combinations.
Flavors
Try their Caramel Sea Salt, Red Velvet, Lotus, Kinder, and caramel combos. Brightly colored, sweet, and perfect for family treats or dessert boxes. They offer rich, refined flavors with small-batch baking throughout the day to maintain freshness.
Customers note these are mini donuts, with 4 pieces for AED 19.
Locations and Price
Locations include Jumeirah 3 (B2 Mall, Jumeirah Beach Road), Nad Al Hamar Avenues, Al Khawaneej (Behind Hamad Bin Khuraj Mosque), Hatta, and Ras Al Khaimah. Cost for two: Approximately AED 50–65. Average Cost: AED 65 for two.
7. Donaccino: Vegan Paradise with 20+ Flavors
Donaccino is a haven for vegans, offering over 20 different flavors of vegan doughnuts, all egg-free and dairy-free.
Flavors and Menu
- Red Velvet – A fan favorite.
- Cinnamon Dusted – Classic spiced delight.
- Vegan selections – Coconut glaze, matcha, mango, raspberry, pistachio toppings.
- Dozen Donuts – Approximately AED 60–70 for a dozen – totally affordable.
- Egg-free all options – None contain eggs or dairy.
Customers rave that you can even customize your donuts if you order in advance.
Location and Price
Cluster D, Damac Lake Terrace, Lake Level, Jumeirah Lake Towers (JLT), Dubai. JLT location is temporarily closed as of the latest update – please check their social media. Also located at The Ripe Market in Al Sufouh (Hours: 9 AM–10:30 PM, closed Mondays). Cost for two: Approximately AED 55–70. Contact: +971 42 767 110. Delivery available on Deliveroo and Talabat.
8. Bread Ahead Bakery: London’s Finest in Dubai
This London-born bakery has become a local favorite for its fluffy, not overly sweet doughnuts filled with pistachio, vanilla, lemon curd, and blackcurrant cheesecake.
Flavors and Menu
- Pistachio – Signature doughnut (AED 18).
- Homemade Jam – Traditional jam-filled (AED 18).
- Vanilla – Classic vanilla cream (AED 18).
- Peanut Butter And Jam – Raspberry jam and creamy peanut butter filling, dusted with sugar (AED 18).
- Blackcurrant Cheesecake – Blackcurrant cheesecake flavor (AED 18).
- Caramel – Rich caramel (AED 18).
- Lemon Curd – Zesty lemon curd filling.
- Mango Lemon – Tropical mango lemon (AED 20).
- Eton Mess – AED 20.
- Box Of 4 – AED 68.
- Box Of 6 – AED 99.
- Mini Box of 12 – AED 88.
- Mini Box of 24 – AED 149.
Bread Ahead positions itself in the premium segment – a signature donut costs approximately AED 18–27. Most guests agree that the unique taste and quality of the flagship products fully justify the price.
Locations and Hours
Mall of the Emirates (Ground Level, Al Barsha), DIFC, and City Centre Mirdif. Mall of the Emirates hours: 8 AM–12:30 AM on weekends. Cost for two: Approximately AED 80–110.
9. Duck Donuts: Made-to-Order Warm Donuts
Duck Donuts is famous for its made-to-order, warm doughnuts that you can customize with a variety of coatings, toppings, and drizzles. Choose from over a dozen combinations.
What to Order
Duck Donuts shows its love through doughnuts! This cafe with a rich past lets you select your doughnuts, choosing from a wide variety of coatings, toppings, and drizzle. Popular flavors include Maple Bacon, Raspberry, and Salted Caramel. In addition to doughnuts, the Dubai location also serves coffee, milkshakes, and frozen drinks. The brand’s main menu is known for its creative creations – everything is made fresh to order, served warm.
Location and Price
Silverene Tower A, Marina Walk, Al Marsa Street, Dubai Marina, Dubai. Hours: Daily 7 AM to 12 AM. Cost for two: Approximately AED 110. Known for its made-to-order doughnut concept, it was the first international branch to open in Dubai Marina.
10. Yamanote Atelier: Japanese Crème Brûlée Buns
Not quite a doughnut, but this Japanese bakery in Dubai Mall serves crème brûlée buns that capture the same soft, pillowy mood with a caramelized custard top.
What to Try
- Cream Brûlée Custard Bun – Their signature attraction: silky custard with caramelized top (AED 23).
- Cinnamon Roll – Bun with cinnamon and custard cream (AED 28).
- Curry Bun – Savory Japanese curry-filled bun.
- Melon Pan – Classic Japanese bun with sweet crisp cookie crust.
- Shokupan – Traditional Japanese white bread, soft and fluffy.
- Matcha Roll Cake – Soft fluffy roll cake with premium matcha.
Their ‘do-rings’ are light, airy, and not overly sweet, offering a unique twist on the traditional doughnut using Japanese baking techniques. A lighter, more refined alternative to classic doughnuts.
Location and Hours
Dubai Mall (Lower Ground Floor, near Fashion Avenue). Also at Al Safa, Dubai (Shop 1, Al Firdous Building 2, Opposite Al Hilal Bank, Al Wasl Road). Hours: Sun-Thu 8 AM–10 PM, Fri-Sat 8 AM–11 PM. Cost for two: Approximately AED 100–150.
11. Gonuts!: Health-Conscious Baked Donuts
Gonuts! has redefined the doughnut by baking them instead of frying, using no artificial colorings, preservatives, or excessive sugar. They also offer gluten-free and vegan baked donuts.
Menu and Flavors
- Crullers – Box of 3 – Spirals of crisp, slow-fried swirls dipped in bold glazes (AED 72).
- Crullers – Box of 6 – Half a dozen crullers, made fresh in small batches every day (AED 138).
- Crullers – Box of 9 – Nine crullers, enough to try almost everything on the menu (AED 198).
- The Double Box – 18 Crullers – Two full boxes, 18 crullers (AED 380).
- Chocolate Biscuit – Chocolate glaze, chocolate cream piped inside, finished with biscuit dust (AED 25).
- Raspberry – Raspberry glaze, filled with homemade raspberry jam (AED 25).
- NYC Maple – Maple glaze topped with candied walnuts (AED 25).
- Churro – Cruller rolled in cinnamon sugar (AED 25).
- Cardamom – Cardamom cream piped inside, cardamom sugar (AED 25).
Gonuts! operates with less than 5% total waste, donating all excess production to those in need. Their flavors include Matcha Green Tea and Raspberry Rose, showcasing innovative approaches.
Location
Villa 62, Al Jalboot Street, Jumeirah 3, Dubai. Hours: Closes at 11:59 PM daily. Available for delivery on Deliveroo and Talabat across Dubai.
12. Tim Hortons: 24/7 Canadian Classic
This beloved Canadian chain is open 24 hours at select locations in Dubai, serving fresh doughnuts alongside premium coffee. Their signature flavors include Nutella, Lotus Biscoff, and Pistachio dip.
Menu
- Pistachio Dip Donut – Unique local flavor (AED 8).
- Kit Kat Donut – Topped with Kit Kat pieces (AED 8).
- Lotus Biscoff Donut – Filled with Lotus Biscoff spread, topped with biscuit crumbs (AED 8).
- Nutella Donut – Nutella-filled (AED 8).
- Zaatar Croissant – A savory twist unique to Dubai.
- Carrot Cake, Strawberry Cheesecake, Apple Crumble – Additional baked goods.
- Tims Shakers – Oreo, Strawberry, and Lotus Biscoff flavors.
Donuts cost AED 8 each ($2.95 CAD). The menu in Dubai is quite different from Canada, with many unique local flavors. There are 86 Tim Hortons locations in the UAE, 37 of which are in Dubai, including large two-floor locations with outdoor seating.
Location and Price
The Walk, Jumeirah Beach Residence (two floors, large outdoor seating). Also at Ibn Battuta Mall (Persia Court, beside Kiabi, Garden Cross Road, Jebel Ali Village). Cost for two: Approximately AED 80. Great for a late-night coffee and doughnut run.
13. Let it Dough: Mini Doughnuts with Karak Custard
This delivery-focused concept offers mini doughnuts filled with unique flavors like Karak Brûlée – crispy doughnuts filled with Karak-flavored custard and topped with golden caramel.
Flavors and Delivery
- Karak Brûlée – Crispy donuts filled with rich Karak flavored custard, topped with crispy golden caramel.
- Dubai Chocolate – Dubai chocolate donut with famous luxury pistachio glaze.
- Brulee Me Away – Crème Brûlée custard with caramelized top.
- No Tella What’s Inside – Filled with house-made chocolate hazelnut spread.
- Boston Cream – Vanilla bean cream with chocolate top.
- Churro – Churro style cinnamon sugar.
- Lotus – Delicious mini donuts filled with sweet Lotus biscuit cream, topped with Lotus crumbs.
- Apple Pie – Stuffed with fresh apples and cinnamon.
- Za’atar And Labneh – Za’atar spice with labneh (savory).
- Nut Your Average Chocolate – Chocolate hazelnut filled with nuts.
- Mango Coconut – Tropical mango and coconut.
- Peanut Butter And Jam – Peanut butter and fruit jam filling.
- Cookies And Cream – Dark chocolate cookies with vanilla cream filling.
- Chocolate Sprinkles – Delicious little chocolate bits.
Available on Talabat for delivery to Dubai Healthcare City, Sports City, Al Warsan, Hor Al Anz East, Za’abeel Park, and other zones. Perfect for small gatherings or a personal treat.
14. Doughlicious: Local Ingredients Meets Innovation
This Dubai gem uses local ingredients to create doughnuts that reflect the UAE’s rich culinary heritage. Flavors are often inspired by traditional Middle Eastern tastes.
What to Expect?
Doughlicious offers an assortment of freshly made doughnuts that cater to traditionalists and adventurers alike. Each bite is a blend of classic techniques and local flair. The menu includes a variety of stuffed bagels, donut holes, and sweet treats like churro bites. Customer favorites include the Dubai chocolate donut and Biscoff cookie flavors. The little doughnut holes are praised for being rich without being too heavy. Highly recommended for those wanting an authentic taste of the region in doughnut form.
Location
Dubai. Popular among locals for its unique fusion of local ingredients and modern doughnut styles. Also available on Uber Eats for delivery.
15. Royal Donuts: Unique Flavors in Dubai Mall
Located in Dubai Mall, Royal Donuts is a rapidly growing brand offering some of the most unique flavors like chocolate with nuts, Lotus biscuits, and their signature Royal Bomb.
Flavors and Menu
- Royal Bomb – Signature indulgent donut.
- Pistachio Donut – Light and fluffy donut base with silky pistachio ganache, topped with baklava.
- Lot Cinnamon – Cinnamon and Lotus flavor combination.
- Choc-Cream Bomb – Chocolate cream bomb.
- Crossnuts – Cross between a croissant and a donut.
- Baklava-topped donuts – Arabic-inspired donuts.
- Macaron-topped donuts – Elegant dessert fusion.
- Vegan options – Classic doughnuts and cross nuts.
Customers rave about the friendly staff (especially Khusi and Hera) and attention to detail in packaging. They also offer small surprises for kids in their back-to-school packs. A great stop after a shopping spree in the city’s largest mall.
Location
Dubai Mall (Lower Ground Floor, Food Court area).
16. Larder and Lolly: Edible Art with Gold Leaf
This Dubai-born spot is known for its visually stunning doughnuts topped with everything from fruity pebbles to actual gold leaf. Each flavor is as compelling as the last, making them perfect for gifting or special occasions.
Flavor Inspiration
Their doughnuts come in various flavors, each a feast for the eyes as well as the palate. Expect toppings like gold leaf and other extravagant decorations, with a menu that includes flavors like pistachio, Nutella, Biscoff, and more. A true gem in Dubai, Larder and Lolly have been garnering attention for their delicious doughnuts that not only taste heavenly but are also a feast for the eyes. While their precise physical location is mobile, they frequently appear at pop-ups and on delivery platforms.
Dubai’s doughnut landscape is a testament to the city’s vibrant culinary evolution, offering everything from mass-produced classics to small-batch innovations. As home-grown brands continue to experiment with local flavors like kunafa, karak, and pistachio, and international chains adapt to local tastes, the future promises even more delicious diversity. For residents and visitors alike, the hardest part will always be choosing just one.
