Pladis opened a new GODIVA Chocolate Café in Dubai Mall, the world’s second-largest mall. It is the company’s 10th location in the region. In addition to GODIVA’s chocolate collections, the café will serve up an all-day menu, including tartines and croissants, Belgian waffles, crêpes, pancakes and patisseries, featuring the GODIVA signature milk and white chocolate balloons, fondue selection, and ice creams. Dubai represents a vital market for pladis, the company behind iconic brands including McVitie’s, GODIVA, Jacob’s, Carr’s and Ülker.
A handcrafted 5ft-tall chocolate Burj Khalifa is displayed to celebrate the new opening. Located in the heart of Dubai, the café features a dessert bar and two GODIVA chocolate fountain taps, the first in the region and exclusive to the mall, to create GODVIA’s chocolate-dipped strawberries and more.
Steve Lesnard, president, GODIVA, said: “We’re incredibly excited to open the doors of our new GODIVA venue at Dubai Mall – the first café to open since I joined as President of GODIVA four months ago. This new location allows us to share our passion and unparalleled premium chocolate credentials with even more people, showcasing our long history of creativity, craftsmanship, and cultural relevance while expanding our footprint in the Middle East.
“We’re thrilled to be a part of the city’s iconic and vibrant downtown address and will work closely with our experts in the region to create products and experiences inspired by local influences.”
Pladis also recently announced the new McVittie’s Christmas range, highlighting digestive cookies this year.
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