Is indulgence wrong? A new type of chocolate called Dubai chocolate has become so popular that shops are limiting the number you can buy.
The new chocolate nobody can resist
Can’t Get Knafeh of It: The original Dubai chocolate (above), now being copied all over the world, has been sold in the UAE since 2022, by British couple Yezen Alani and his wife Sarah Hamouda. Glossary
Craving - A powerful desire or want for something.
Pastry - A dough used as a base and covering for baked dishes such as pies.
Pistachio - A nut with a hard shell and an edible green seed inside.
Tahini - A Middle Eastern spread made from sesame seeds.
Dubai - A city in the United Arab Emirates in the Middle East. It is known for its ultramodern architecture, nightlife and shopping and is home to many Europeans.
Influencer - Somebody who uses their online social media profiles to suggest or promote ideas to others.
TikTok - A Chinese social media company featuring short videos with one billion monthly users.
United Arab Emirates - A country in the Middle East, and the location of Dubai.
Christopher Columbus - A 15th Century Italian explorer and navigator whose trips across the Atlantic opened the way for European colonisation of the Americas.
Indulgence - Allowing oneself to take pleasure in luxurious things.