Taste the best cakes in Dubai

From perfect brownies to signature gooey 'chewy melt' cookies, Hind Al Mulla's Home Bakery is a beacon for Dubai's sweet-loving locals and visitors. Multi-tiered cakes, available by the slice and whole for celebrations, are a speciality too. Home Bakery stands out for its regional flavours, such as the towering rose muhalabiya to pistachio baklava, saffron and karak French toast, and a host of milk cakes.

Grab a slice: The hazelnut crunch cake, surrounded by Ferrero Rocher chocolate, is a sensory masterpiece.

There's an element of nostalgia associated with Magnolia Bakery, given its link to the fictional Carrie Bradshaw and her iconic television show, but it still delivers the goods. This New York City icon that is credited with starting the craze for pastel-coloured cupcakes still sells its signature buttercream frosting-topped desserts, but is now equally famous for banana pudding and other American bakes like brownies and blondies.

Grab a slice: The decadent German chocolate cake is sweet, superb and all things nice.

Cupcake fans have a soft spot for this London import that is known for popularising its trademark red velvet as a flavour. From bright, multi-coloured rainbow slices to its Mile High salted caramel option, fancy unicorn-themed novelty cakes to candy-filled piñata ones, Hummingbird is sure to bring a smile to every face.

Grab a slice: The red velvet is moist and moreish – there's a reason why it's made Hummingbird Bakery famous the world over.

The feather-light vanilla meringue cake – a signature dessert that originated from Harry's Bar in Venice – is an institution. Soft sponge, fluffy Chantilly cream and torched meringue combine together to create a memorable finish to a classic Italian meal. It is much emulated but never bettered, or even equalled. Their tiramisu, pistachio bomboloni (like a doughnut) and citrusy Sicilian cannoli are sublime too, as is the prime setting in the Fashion Avenue's soaring atrium at The Dubai Mall.

Grab a slice: It looks like a big slice but the vanilla meringue cake is so divine, you won't want to share.

This Instagrammable cafe serves up a counter full of fabulous cakes that are as delicious to eat as they are pretty to photograph. You'll get everything from gluten-free, vegan and low-calorie slices – the Green Herb cake is a real conversation starter – to milk cakes, mousse cakes and layered ones. Team a treat with one of their smooth coffees for the perfect pick-me-up.

Grab a slice: The rose and lychee cake is a pretty pink confection that is as pleasing to the eye as the palate.

Since opening its first store in Jumeirah in 2001, Lime Tree has received high praise from locals and tourists alike, turning itself into a successful chain with several locations across Dubai. Add some sweetness to your day thanks to its legendary carrot cake. A touch of ginger and spice, a thick layer of cream cheese icing and a generous portion puts this ahead of all competition. Other heavy-hitters at this hotspot include a jewelled carrot and pistachio cake, and a dark chocolate one drizzled with tahini.

Grab a slice: You can't go to Lime Tree without opting for a slice of their carrot cake – it always tops polls when foodies are asked which is the best in town.

There are over 30 different flavours to pick from so you'll be spoilt for choice when it comes to narrowing down which particular cheesecake you'll indulge in. This American chain serves up flavoured and topped options, but we suggest you go straight for the layered cake-cheesecakes that marry two delicious desserts in one. From red velvet to carrot cake, Reese's peanut butter to tiramisu, there's a (giant) slice that'll satiate all cravings.

Grab a slice: The Oreo Dream Extreme is rightly named where layers of chocolate ganache, chocolate cake, Oreo cheesecake and Oreo mousse combine for a rich treat.