National Dessert Day 2021: Where to get free sweet treats in Dubai on Thursday

Mark your weekend in the UAE with a sweet treat. US celebrates National Dessert Day on October 14, but you can celebrate here too, and that too with free desserts.

BUY ONE GET ONE FREE: From warm, rich chocolate lava cake and the caramel apple crisp topped with vanilla ice cream to the all-American diner-style banana split and waffles drizzled with hot fudge, caramel sauce, whipped cream, and chopped nuts...this is truly what dessert dreams are made of! For the price of one, you'll get twice the enjoyment. Where: Denny’s locations across the UAE (Al Ghurair Center, Deira City Center, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai Festival Plaza, Abu Dhabi Mall).

FREE CHEESECAKE: O'Pao, a quirky gourmet Indian Slider concept, is offering complementary dessert of Gulab Jamun Cheesecake when spending over Dh30. Where: Karama and Damac Hills.

China Bistro: The oldest Chinese restaurant in Dubai is treating diners to complimentary desserts if the bill crosses Dh100. Where: Discovery Garden, Barsha, Karama and Sharjah.

EETEN ICE CREAM: Free ice cream when you dine at the all-day eatery on the 14th. Fruit lovers will love the Strawberry Pop soft serve and go loopy for Fruit Loop, delicious vanilla ice cream served with fresh mango, blueberry, and strawberry. Location: Dubai Marina Mall.

FREE KUNAFA: You’ll also get a free kunafa with icecream at Old Castello if you spend a minimum of Dh75. The venue is known for themed entertainment events and quirky food items. Where: Jumeirah Plaza, Jumeirah.

FREE ZAUK E SHAHI: Spend a minimum of Dh50 to get a free dessert at Dhaba Lane. The dessert is gulab jamun carpaccio with pistachio rabadi (sweet condensed milk). Where: Karama and Al Garhoud.

NOT FREE BUT DAIRY-FREE: This one is not free but we decided to include Feels By The Beach as a vegan option for our readers. It is also perfect for that Instagram shot of yourself enjoying a mermaid-themed softie with Burj Al Arab in the background. Where: Sunset Beach, Dubai.