Sweets With A Twist: Damascus’ Wildest Desserts You Have to Try!

Damascus is the queen of traditional Middle Eastern desserts, but lately? The city’s been spicing things up! From wacky combos to totally unexpected desserts, there’s a new wave of sweets in town that’ll make you stop and say, “Wait, what?!”

1. Kibbeh Ice Cream – by Omaya Class Diary

Love kibbeh? Love ice cream? Now imagine them together! This one’s a crispy kibbeh shell filled with soft, cold ice cream that surprises you in the best way. Weird? Definitely. Delicious? Even more than you’d expect!

Branches: Arnous Square – Mazzah highway- Qudsaya Suburb – Governorate Square – Barzeh Housing – Al-Assad Suburb – Town Center

2. Baklava Burger – From Şekercı

Baklava… but make it a burger. Layers of crispy baklava dough, stuffed with dreamy ashta cream and loaded with pistachios. One bite and you’ll be hooked. Don’t overthink it, just try it.

Address: Damskino Mall – Big5 Mall

3. Ma’rouk with Halawet El Jebn and Dubai Croissant – from Golden Bakery

Ma’rouk with Halawet El Jebn: Like eating a classic halawat el jibn, but wrapped in warm, fluffy bread. Comfort food taken to the next level.

Dubai Croissant: Not your usual croissant. Stuffed with rich “Dubai-style” chocolate, it’s classy, gooey, and oh-so-good.

Address: Al-Mazza – Next to the Islamic Bank

4. Cheese Maamoul with Chocolate – from Choco Swamp

These guys don’t mess around. Their maamoul is soft like cake, filled with gooey cheese, and coated in rich chocolate.

Address: Bab Touma – Shaalan

Sweets are getting a whole new look in Damascus. So, which one will you try first?

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