• Head chef Ajandha inspects the Egg Explosion Blondies. SugarMoo, in Al Quoz, Dubai, creates cakes and other desserts during a busy weekend, in which Easter coincides with Ramadan. All photos: Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Head chef Ajandha inspects the Egg Explosion Blondies. SugarMoo, in Al Quoz, Dubai, creates cakes and other desserts during a busy weekend, in which Easter coincides with Ramadan. All photos: Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • SugarMoo head chef Ajandha decorates nests of Rice Krispies with chocolate eggs. The cream topping is flavoured with either rose or mango.
    SugarMoo head chef Ajandha decorates nests of Rice Krispies with chocolate eggs. The cream topping is flavoured with either rose or mango.
  • Chocolate and red velvet Easter truffles.
    Chocolate and red velvet Easter truffles.
  • Chef de partie Gayan takes cake out of the oven.
    Chef de partie Gayan takes cake out of the oven.
  • Pistachio cakes are topped with orange-blossom jam.
    Pistachio cakes are topped with orange-blossom jam.
  • Head chef Ajandha prepares kunafa cheesecake.
    Head chef Ajandha prepares kunafa cheesecake.
  • Letters are cut out of fondant.
    Letters are cut out of fondant.
  • Yellow fondant stars.
    Yellow fondant stars.
  • Chef Ajandha prepares Umm Ali.
    Chef Ajandha prepares Umm Ali.
  • Mango cream is piped on to nests made of Rice Krispies.
    Mango cream is piped on to nests made of Rice Krispies.
  • Kunafa cheesecake fuses Arabic and European traditions.
    Kunafa cheesecake fuses Arabic and European traditions.
  • Red velvet spring 'cakesicles' with an Easter bunny theme.
    Red velvet spring 'cakesicles' with an Easter bunny theme.
  • Halwa and pistachio chewy melts and pistachio and Nutella maamoul on display.
    Halwa and pistachio chewy melts and pistachio and Nutella maamoul on display.
  • More red velvet spring cakesicles, this time resembling chicks.
    More red velvet spring cakesicles, this time resembling chicks.
  • Sea-themed decorations are made for a cake.
    Sea-themed decorations are made for a cake.
  • Icing is garnished with Mini Eggs.
    Icing is garnished with Mini Eggs.
  • Easter truffles are available in chocolate and red velvet varieties and come in pastel colours.
    Easter truffles are available in chocolate and red velvet varieties and come in pastel colours.

Booming business for Dubai cake shop during Ramadan and Easter - in pictures


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Iqbal Restaurant behind Wendy’s on Hamdan Street for the chicken karahi (Dh14)

Pathemari in Navy Gate for prawn biryani (from Dh12 to Dh35)

Abu Al Nasar near Abu Dhabi Mall, for biryani (from Dh12 to Dh20)

Bonna Annee at Navy Gate for Ethiopian food (the Bonna Annee special costs Dh42 and comes with a mix of six house stews – key wet, minchet abesh, kekel, meser be sega, tibs fir fir and shiro).

Al Habasha in Tanker Mai for Ethiopian food (tibs, a hearty stew with meat, is a popular dish; here it costs Dh36.75 for lamb and beef versions)

Himalayan Restaurant in Mussaffa for Nepalese (the momos and chowmein noodles are best-selling items, and go for between Dh14 and Dh20)

Makalu in Mussaffa for Nepalese (get the chicken curry or chicken fry for Dh11)

Al Shaheen Cafeteria near Guardian Towers for a quick morning bite, especially the egg sandwich in paratha (Dh3.50)

Pinky Food Restaurant in Tanker Mai for tilapia

Tasty Zone for Nepalese-style noodles (Dh15)

Ibrahimi for Pakistani food (a quarter chicken tikka with roti costs Dh16)

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Updated: April 17, 2022, 9:13 AM