Ganpati festival is all about devotion, celebration, and of course, delicious Indian sweets! From modaks to laddus and jalebis, these festive treats are a must-have to complete your Ganpati celebrations. If you’re in Dubai, here’s a guide to the best mithai shops to satisfy your sweet cravings this season.
1. Bombay Sweet & Bakery
Where: Opposite NMC Hospital, Al Nahda, Dubai
Timings: Sun-Thu, Sat: 09:30 am – 01:30 pm, 04:30 pm – 10:30 pm | Fri: 09:30 am – 11:00 am, 04:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Cost: AED 40 for two
A staple for over 20 years, Bombay Sweet & Bakery is perfect for traditional Ganpati sweets like ladoos, barfi, peda, halwa, and ras malai. They also offer sugar-free options, making it a thoughtful choice for those monitoring their sugar intake. Ideal for festive gifting and special occasions.
Puranmal
Where: Meena Bazaar
Timings: 09:00 am – 11:00 pm
Cost: AED 105 for two
With over 90 years in Dubai, Puranmal is a go-to for authentic Indian sweets. Their Khajur Barfi, Batisas, and Karachi Halwa are perfect for Ganpati celebrations. You can visit in-store or order online for convenient festive shopping.
Bikanervala
Where: Al Barsha
Timings: 09:00 am – 12:00 am
Cost: AED 100 for two
Bikanervala offers a wide variety of traditional Indian sweets, including laddus, gulab jamuns, and khoya-based treats. Their sweets are ideal for Ganpati pooja offerings or festive indulgence.
Shree Gangour Sweets
Where: Oud Metha
Timings: 09:00 am – 12:00 am
Cost: Sweets start from AED 5 per piece
This shop specializes in Bengali sweets like Cham-Cham and Malai Moon. During festive seasons, they offer exclusive Ganpati mithai boxes that combine tradition and craftsmanship.
Regal Plus
From classic laddoos, barfi, jalebi, gulab jamun to Bengali specialties like Angoori Rabdi, Cham Cham Sitaphal, and Malai Donut, and even savory Indian snacks—Regal Plus caters to all palates. They also offer healthier sweets made with jaggery, dry fruits, and innovative healthy options like ragi khajur laddoo and seven-seeds cubes
Where: 3 branches-
Bur Dubai (Queens Gate Building, Al Rolla Street)
Discovery Gardens (Shop 10, Building 5, 1/A Street)
Al Nahda 2 (Amman Street, near NMC Hospital)
Timings: 09:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Cost: Sweets start from 9 aed
