Lina Mansour
Editor-in-Chief
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.
Articles by Lina Mansour(12)
Best Stand Mixers for Dubai Chocolate: KitchenAid vs Cuisinart
Which stand mixer is best for Dubai-style chocolate and pistachio fillings?
Best Cocoa Powders for Dubai Chocolate: Ghirardelli vs Valrhona vs Rodelle
Taste-tested comparison of the top cocoa powder brands for Dubai-style chocolate.
Best Chocolate Tempering Methods: Machine vs Marble vs Microwave
Proper tempering gives Dubai chocolate its signature snap. Three methods compared.
Best Silicone Chocolate Molds for Dubai-Style Bars and Bonbons
The right mold makes all the difference for Dubai-style chocolate. Top picks reviewed.
Best Dubai Chocolate Gift Ideas Under $50
From the Fix Dessert bar to homemade kits — the best luxury chocolate gifts under $50.
Nordic Ware Half Sheet Pan 2-Pack Review: Professional-Grade Baking Sheets
Nordic Ware Half Sheet Pans are commercial-grade baking sheets. We tested the 2-pack for Dubai chocolate prep + general baking.
Fiddyment Farms Pistachio Butter Review: Premium Creamy Pistachio Spread
Fiddyment Farms Premium Pistachio Butter is pre-made pistachio cream. We tested it for Dubai chocolate making without DIY.
Andreano Dubai Chocolate Bar Review: California-Made White Chocolate Kunafa
Andreano Dubai Chocolate Bar is California-made with Belgian chocolate, kunafa, pistachios, and Manuka honey. We tasted the 110g bar.
Pure Bulgarian Rose Extract Review: Premium Rose Flavoring for Dubai Chocolate
Bulgarian rose extract adds authentic rose flavor to Dubai chocolate variants + Middle Eastern desserts. We tested the 2oz bottle.
Gusto ETNA Pistachio Flour Review: Italian Finely-Ground Pistachio for Dubai Chocolate
Pistachio flour lets home cooks make pistachio cream from scratch. Gusto ETNA Italian is premium-quality.
365 Whole Foods Ground Cardamom Review: Affordable Premium Spice for Dubai Chocolate
Cardamom adds authentic Middle Eastern depth to Dubai chocolate. We tested 365 Whole Foods organic ground cardamom.
FDKYOEK 6-Cavity Silicone Chocolate Bar Mold Review: For DIY Dubai Bars
For DIY Dubai chocolate bars, a proper mold is essential. We tested the FDKYOEK 6-cavity silicone mold kit.