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Scottish Sun
16-05-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Shoppers spot bargain chain is selling Dubai chocolates for 14p each
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) SHOPPERS are raving after spotting a bargain chain selling Dubai chocolates for 14p each. A savvy customer shared the sweet deal in the Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK Facebook group. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Shoppers can buy 35 mini bars for £4.99 Credit: Facebook 2 The discounted treats are available at Home Bargains Credit: Alamy Home Bargains is selling packs of 35 mini bars from the Dubai Chocolate brand for just £4.99. That works out at just 14p per bar — but some shoppers aren't convinced they're worth the price. One user commented: "They're nasty lol." "Nothing special about it, I wouldn't waste your money," another wrote. This shopper added: "Looks like someone smashed peas into the chocolate." "Not sure why everyone is raving on about this chocolate," a fourth said. Shoppers should visit their nearest Home Bargains to buy the discounted treats. Earlier this month, the popular bargain chain revealed it would be stocking up on the indulgent, Middle Eastern-inspired treat and scanning bags of Dubai Chocolate Cookies for just £1.25. The discount shop posted on its official Instagram feed and urged fans of the viral treats to "run" as stores were stocking something else to satisfy sweet tooths. Shoppers have hailed the pistachio paste biscuits and flocked to social media to discuss. Foodies race to buy new Dubai chocolate Easter egg in popular supermarket - the 'filling is crazy' and it's selling FAST One said: "These look insane!" Another added: "Stop it now! A third wrote: "Adding to shopping list!" Someone else posted: "[These are] 75p cheaper than Iceland!" Meanwhile, Iceland is also jumping on the trend, with two Dubai-style chocolate bars now in stores. The Nelino Dubai-Style Chocolate (£2 for 62g) and Bolci Dubai Chocolate (£5 for 100g) both feature a luxurious pistachio cream filling and kadayif pastry. Iceland is the first UK retailer to stock Nelino's version, while Bolci's Turkish-made treat is also available at Morrisons. These new arrivals are already proving a hit. It comes after a major retailer sent shoppers wild after slashing the price of popular chocolate to just pennies. And Asda shoppers have claimed the "bargain of the year" as clothes from the retailer's George line scan for just 50p.
Scottish Sun
08-05-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
New £1.25 ‘Dubai-style' chocolate treat leaves Home Bargains shoppers divided as retailer warns ‘run don't walk'
Other UK supermarkets have also stocked their version of the fiercely popular treat Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) HOME Bargains has jumped on the viral Dubai-style chocolate trend. The retailer is stocking up on the indulgent, Middle Eastern-inspired treat and scanning bags of Dubai Chocolate Cookies for just £1.25. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Home Bargains are stocking Dubai Chocolate Cookies for just £1.25 Credit: Instagram / @homebargains The discount shop posted on its official Instagram feed and urged fans of the viral treats to "run" as stores were stocking something else to satisfy sweet tooths. Shoppers have hailed the pistachio paste biscuits and flocked to social media to discuss. One said: "These look insane!" Another added: "Stop it now!" A third wrote: "Adding to shopping list!" Someone else posted: "[These are] 75p cheaper than Iceland!" However, not all shoppers were convinced by them. One claimed: "They're lovely but the pistachio taste is very weak!" A second added: "Iceland had these for weeks but unfortunately not nice!" A third wrote: "Doesn't taste of anything the chocolate isn't nice either!" It comes after Marks and Spencer launched it's own version of the viral Dubai-style chocolate, but there's a huge twist. The scrumptious treat will land on shelves on April 23, so shoppers better set their alarms to avoid missing out. Foodies race to buy new Dubai chocolate Easter egg in popular supermarket - the 'filling is crazy' and it's selling FAST The cheapest places to buy Dubai-style chocolate were also revealed in April, with prices starting at just £1.25. Meanwhile, Iceland is also jumping on the trend, with two Dubai-style chocolate bars now in stores. The Nelino Dubai-Style Chocolate (£2 for 62g) and Bolci Dubai Chocolate (£5 for 100g) both feature a luxurious pistachio cream filling and kadayif pastry. Iceland is the first UK retailer to stock Nelino's version, while Bolci's Turkish-made treat is also available at Morrisons. These new arrivals are already proving a hit. Within just a few days, the tablets have been "already delivering impressive volumes", said Harry Weston, senior project development manager for ITEX Food in a LinkedIn post. "This new line is a great addition to our growing Dubai chocolate portfolio. "It delivers exceptional value to shoppers looking for something indulgent, different and affordable," he wrote. Indeed, Nelino's tablet is much cheaper than other Dubai-style chocolates available in supermarkets. Lindt's version, which is sold in Sainsbury's, Waitrose and Ocado - is £10 for 145g.
Daily Mirror
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Home Bargains launches 'insane' new £1.25 Dubai-style treats
Shoppers were divided by the treat you can now get cheaper at Home Bargains than in other stores Home Bargains shoppers can get their hands on another tasty treat inspired by the viral Dubai chocolate bar. This new form could go perfectly alongside a cup of tea - and it costs just over £1. The discount shop posted on its official Instagram feed and urged fans of the viral treats to "run" as stores were stocking something else to satisfy sweet tooths. The clip showed the £1.25 Dubai Chocolate Cookies that should be available to buy in Home Bargains stores now (May 8). Home Bargains did hop on the Dubai-style trend with cake bars and bite-sized chocolates. Now, these milk chocolate biscuits with a creamy pistachio centre have become an option for shoppers. One said: "These look insane!" Another added: "Stop it now!" A third wrote: "Adding to shopping list!" Someone else posted: "[These are] 75p cheaper than Iceland!" The biscuits are also available at Iceland stores. The supermarket specialising in frozen foods started stocking the treats in April and are selling the biscuits for £2 a pack. However, not all shoppers were convinced by them. One claimed: "They're lovely but the pistachio taste is very weak!" Another added: "Iceland had these for weeks but unfortunately not nice!" A third wrote: "Doesn't taste of anything the chocolate isn't nice either!" What is 'Dubai Chocolate'? The original "Dubai Chocolate Bar" is actually called "Can't Get Knafeh Of It." This was created by Fix Dessert Chocolatier based in Dubai, UAE. Popularised on TikTok, this sweet treat is a blend of milk chocolate filled with a pistachio cream and crispy kataifi (shredded phyllo pastry) filling. It is said to be inspired by the Middle Eastern dessert knafeh, a traditional Arab dessert. The trend started in 2024 but exploded in populairty in recent momths and has led to a huge demand for recreations outside of the UAE. Some were quickly cleared from shop shelves - including Lindt, B&M and Lidl - as fans wanted to try a budget-friendly version of the viral chocolate. People have even tried making their own homemade versions. Lots of supermarkets like Asda, Tesco and Aldi have started stocking the all-important pistachio cream, which combines with readily available phyllo pastry for that crunchy texture.
