One Carlo Diaz Dubai’s baking prowess is rising, with 35 establishments officially awarded on the World’s Best Pastry Shops list. Global restaurant ranking authority La Liste has unveiled its selection for this year’s edition, and the chosen shops are considered the creme de la creme of the pastry world. From artisanal bakeries that craft perfect sourdough loaves to luxurious patisseries showcasing intricate creations, Dubai’s representatives are a mix of international and home-grown brands.
The latter include Bageri Form at Dubai Design District and the newly opened Bkry at Alserkal Avenue. “As a small-batch business, we focus on quality ingredients and the well-being of our team,” Bageri Form’s head chef Samira Dabbagh tells . “Getting listed on La Liste is a great honour, and such a testament to our bakers who work tirelessly day in and out to prepare freshly baked pastries.
” For pastry chef Kameel Rasyid Eril at Bkry, the recognition speaks about the “talent and expertise of the UAE” when it comes to pastry. While bread and cakes are the base of the country’s emerging food scene, most F&B awards typically focus on fully-fledged restaurants. “It’s incredible to see La Liste recognising and appreciating the skills of bakers, and exciting to see bakeries start to take centre stage in the culinary world,” says Dabbagh.
A good number of Dubai entrants are backed by popular pastry chefs, including L’eclair de Genie at Mirdif City Centre, which is.
