Our Authors
The experts and enthusiasts who write for Dubai Chocolate Lab.
Lina Mansour
Le Cordon Bleu Dubai Graduate
Lina Mansour is a pastry chef and food writer who trained at Le Cordon Bleu Dubai before moving to the United States. She has been chronicling the viral rise of Dubai chocolate since the trend first appeared on social media in 2023, testing hundreds of variations to identify what makes the perfect balance of crispy kataifi, smooth pistachio cream, and tempered chocolate. Her recipes are calibrated for home kitchens without professional equipment.
Sara Al-Rashid
Le Cordon Bleu Certified Pastry Chef; former Executive Pastry Chef at Burj Al Arab; featured in Food & Wine
Sara Al-Rashid is a classically trained pastry chef with 10 years of experience in Dubai-style confectionery. She has tested over 200 chocolate recipes and specializes in authentic Middle Eastern flavor profiles.