Salon du Chocolat et de la Pâtisserie Dubai will mark its largest edition to date
Salon du Chocolat et de la Pâtisserie Dubai is launching its fourth edition from September 30 to October 2, 2025, at Madinat Jumeirah – Madinat Arena.
Gathering professional chocolatiers, pastry chefs, gelato artisans, coffee masters, home bakers, baristas, mixologists and dessert enthusiasts from around the region and beyond, the event has established itself as a must-attend celebration of gourmet craftsmanship.
Joumana Dammous-Salamé, managing director of Hospitality Services/HSME, the event organizer, commented: “Salon du Chocolat et de la Pâtisserie Dubai continues to attract chocolate, pastry, gelato and coffee lovers. This edition is our biggest so far, showcasing more exhibitors, more talent and more opportunities to connect with the artistry and innovation that shape the evolving trends in this sector.”
The much-anticipated show will kick off with the popular Chocolate Fashion Show. Under the theme “A Sweet Journey Around the Globe,” 14 stunning gowns made of chocolate — the result of a collaboration between celebrated pastry chefs and fashion design students from ESMOD Dubai — are set to be unveiled and showcased on the runway.
Maha El-Khoury, project and sales director of Hospitality Services/HSME, said: “It gives us great pleasure to be back in Dubai for our fourth edition. The program is incredibly rich, with 50 guests, 28 masterclasses and a variety of competitions recognizing local talent.”
Indeed, for three action-packed days, visitors can attend live demonstrations at the Choco Demo, immersive sessions at the Pastry Show and a series of expert-led talks to reveal the latest trends and market opportunities in chocolate, pastry, gelato and coffee.
Among the many highlights is the Coffee in Good Spirits National Championship, organized in collaboration with the Specialty Coffee Association – UAE, which will celebrate the art of coffee and spirit pairing in an exciting live competition format.
Pastry competitions, organized in partnership with the Emirates Culinary Guild, will provide a valuable platform for chefs from leading hotels and pastry shops to compete in both live and display categories before a panel of distinguished judges, while world-renowned chefs will host masterclasses, offering audiences the chance to learn the secrets behind exquisite creations and cutting-edge techniques.
Salon du Chocolat et de la Pâtisserie Dubai is set to welcome over 7,000 professional visitors and 120 exhibitors, from artisan chocolatiers, confectioners, gelato makers and specialty coffee shops to date and honey producers, equipment and ingredient suppliers, as well as importers of chocolate, coffee and pastry goods.
Since its launch in Paris almost 30 years ago, Salon du Chocolat et de la Pâtisserie has become a global reference for those interested in discovering the latest chocolate and pastry trends. Today, the show is held in major cities around the world, including New York, Tokyo, London, Brussels, Cologne, Lyon, Shanghai, Marseille, Zurich, Cannes, Milan, Hong Kong, Riyadh, Beirut and beyond.
