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Indulge in Sweet Artistry with ALAYA’s Signature Dessert Collection

Indulge in Sweet Artistry with ALAYA’s Signature Dessert Collection

BY M283 Arabia

12 Aug 2025

How does the Traditional Baked Baklava at ALAYA celebrate Levantine flavors?
What makes the Apricot Tart a perfect warm-weather dessert?
What is unique about ALAYA’s version of Kunafa?
What fusion of flavors can be found in ALAYA’s cheesecake and chocolate cake desserts?
How do ALAYA’s tiramisu and pistachio ice cream offer a unique dessert experience?

This summer, ALAYA invites you to savour a collection of handcrafted desserts that reimagine Middle Eastern and Mediterranean sweetness through a contemporary lens. Each creation is a sensorial masterpiece, marrying heritage-rich flavours with modern refinement—perfect for lingering afternoons or an indulgent finale to your dining experience.

Located in the heart of DIFC, ALAYA is known for its artful storytelling and elegant hospitality. Its dessert menu is no exception—each dish thoughtfully curated to surprise, comfort, and captivate in equal measure.

Traditional Baked Baklava

A love letter to Levantine tradition. Crisp layers of golden pastry enfold crushed nuts, served warm with mastic ice cream for a nostalgic, textural experience that lingers long after the final bite.

Apricot Tart

A golden tart baked to perfection and crowned with sun-ripened apricots. Served with silky vanilla ice cream, this delicacy is a warm-weather dream—delicate, tangy, and irresistibly smooth.

Kunafa

ALAYA’s refined interpretation of this iconic classic. The balance of crisp vermicelli pastry and luscious mastic ice cream delivers a melt-in-your-mouth moment of pure comfort.

Cheesecake with Coffee Chocolate & Dates

A decadent union of cultures—creamy cheesecake topped with sweet dates and paired with a pour-over of rich coffee-chocolate sauce. Elegant, earthy, and indulgently layered.

Mochikan Chocolate Cake

Bold and luxurious. A rich, velvety chocolate cake paired with a tangy cream cheese layer and finished with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. A true standout for dessert connoisseurs.

Alaya Tiramisu

A creative twist on the beloved classic—featuring ALAYA’s signature chocolate baklava dodugh, layered with luscious tiramisu cream. Familiar, yet unexpected.

Pistachio Ice Cream

Bright, refreshing, and delicately nutty. This house-made pistachio ice cream is uplifted with a scattering of jewel-like pomegranate seeds—a palate-cleansing finish or a sweet escape on its own.

From light and refreshing to rich and decadent, each dessert is a tribute to craftsmanship, nostalgia, and indulgence—inviting diners to end their ALAYA experience on a truly memorable note.