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Bake Off Competition
From towering designs to imaginative flavours, professional, amateur, and junior bakers bring their masterpieces to Festival of Cake, where they’ll be judged and celebrated in the ultimate Bake Off competition.
The Original Cake Picnic
It’s the sweetest rule ever: No Cake. No Entry.
Born in the USA, the Cake Picnic lands in Dubai on 2nd December, the final stop of the global tour. Guests are invited to bring their own cake and join a record-breaking outdoor feast.
Free Viral "Bertha" Cake Giveaway
Free with General Entry
Get a taste of Rich Myer’s iconic 24-layer viral Bertha Cake. 12 layers of dark chocolate cake, sandwiched with 12 layers of their signature blend of single origin Colombian milk and dark chocolate ganache. A true classic people rave about and you get to grab a slice for free!
Celebrity Chef Showcase
Sprinkles Stage
Free with General Entry
Catch world-renowned pastry legends live on stage, Rich Myers, Chahrazad Al Hajjar, Brooke Bellamy, Anna Olson, Claire Clark, Markus Bohr and many more. Sharing their expertise and inspiring stories. Be inspired from the best in the baking world.
Real Or Cake?
As seen on Dubai Bling, the award-winning Sugaholic Bakeshop brings its jaw-dropping cake artistry to the Festival of Cake. Known for creating hyper-realistic designs that blur the line between dessert and illusion, Sugaholic takes over the Sprinkles Stage with the viral “Real or Cake?” challenge. Expect bold designs, wow-worthy reveals, and the creative flair that’s made Sugaholic one of Dubai’s most talked-about bakeries.
Live music & DJs
Sugar Rush Bar
Festival of Cake turns up the volume. Enjoy a sweet escape live performances and DJ sets that bring sweet vibes to every corner.
1000s of desserts to enjoy
Eat your way around the cakes & bakes market featuring cakes and pastries from your favourite local and international brands. Be the first to taste and try exclusive new creations.
Chocomelt Garden
Step into the Chocomelt Garden, an exclusive Festival of Cake experience from one of the UAE’s most-loved dessert brands. Set beneath the iconic Al Wasl Dome, this limited-time pop-up debuts a festival-only menu of indulgent chocolate creations and signature desserts.
Sweet Creations Stage
Masterclass & Demos
Free with General Entry
Whether you’re a complete beginner or a passionate baker looking to refine your skills, join world-class pastry chefs from across the globe and learn the secrets behind their signature creations.
Cake Canvas Café
Unleash your inner artist at the Cake Canvas Café in partnership with Made by Confetti, the ultimate creative dessert experience for adults. Inspired by the global sip & paint trend but with a delicious twist, this is where you paint, decorate, and design your own edible masterpiece on a mini cake “canvas” for just 75 AED – book at venue.
Sugar Rush Bar
Sip, relax, and enjoy the energy at the Sugar Rush Bar. With live music, entertainment, and a buzzing atmosphere, it’s the perfect place to gather with friends.
Kids Workshops
Bring the little ones to our Kids Workshop, a fun hands-on experience where children decorate their own cupcakes. With sprinkles, frosting, and imagination, it’s the perfect way for young bakers to get creative and take home a masterpiece.
Dara's Ice-Cream Giant Sprinkles Pool!
Free with General Entry
Step into the Sprinkles Pool, a pit of colourful fun where you can unleash your inner child. One of many Instagrammable moments at Festival of Cake play, pose, and capture memories as sweet as the bakes.
Cake Talks
Free with General Entry
Join Shaista from Made by Confetti, along with Reena, Cassie, and Rubeena from Cake Talks, on the Brew Stage for an engaging panel discussion on entrepreneurship and business partnerships in the cake industry — Friday and Saturday, 6:00 PM to 6:40 PM.
Panel Discussions
Free with General Entry
Hear from leading bakers and pastry chefs from around the world as they share insights, ideas, and inspiration in engaging panel talks and thought-provoking conversations.
Brew stage
Free with General Entry
Fuel your festival experience at the Brew Stage with matcha workshops, latte art demos, and expert talks on origins, roasting, and sustainability. Sip, sample, and expand your coffee knowledge in engaging, hands-on sessions for all.
The Whisper of Victorian Roses by Reema Siraj
Friday 28th November
21:05-21:25 Sprinkles Stage
Reema Siraj, internationally renowned cake designer and sugar flower artist, will showcase her signature showpieceWhisper of Victorian Roses at the festival. Created with 20 of her students, the installation features couture-inspired details, lifelike sugar florals, and two record-breaking blooms — the world’s largest handmade sugar rose and wafer-paper peony.
