There’s a wave of amazing bakers taking over Dubai (and the world to be honest). They’re celebrating the art of cake, unique flavours, and even your allergies!

Sure, you can always buy a cake from your local bakery. But I don’t think you’ll still want to after you see what these home bakers are putting out. Here we go:

1) Nadia from @melangedubai

I’ll be honest, Nadia is not one of your average home bakers. She went through professional training at Le Cordon Bleu and has industry experience. But today, she prefers to bake to her own rhythm from home (yay for us). Nadia’s meticulous nature means that her flavours are always on point, with favs like raspberry + lemon curd and peanut butter s’mores. Her signature drip cakes with abundant toppings would take any occasion to the next level.

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When you finish your cake just in time for moody lighting 🙌🏼

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✨ W O R K S H O P S ✨ (Round 2) ✌🏼 Wanna learn how to make something like this?! 👆🏼2-day workshop (NOV 17TH & 18TH) on making this bad boy from scratch @TopChefCookingStudio (from 1-4pm on day one and 1.30-5.30pm on day two) 💙 You will (get the recipes for) and learn how to: 1️⃣ Make a classic vanilla sponge, 2️⃣ Work with ganache, 3️⃣ Make whimsical Swiss Meringue kisses, 4️⃣ Assemble a 4 layer cake, 5️⃣ Make Swiss Meringue buttercream (which is smooth AF if I do say so myself), 6️⃣ Frost a cake with sharp edges, 7️⃣ Do dat infamous drip💧, 8️⃣ Decorate a cake 🎂, And of course, take it all home once you're done 💁🏻 Link in bio if you want to sign up (scroll to the following week in the Calendar) 🗓 Looking forward to meeting you all! Xo

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When you finish your cake just in time for moody lighting 🙌🏼

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✨ W O R K S H O P S ✨ 2-day workshop (SEPTEMBER 7/8TH) @topchefcookingstudio (from 2-5pm on day one and 1.30-5.30pm on day two) 💙 You will (get the recipes for) and learn how to: 1️⃣ Make a classic vanilla sponge, 2️⃣ Work with a lemon curd liquid filling, 3️⃣ Make whimsical Swiss Meringue kisses, 4️⃣ Assemble a 4 layer cake, 5️⃣ Make Swiss Meringue buttercream, 6️⃣ Frost a cake with sharp edges, 7️⃣ Achieve a textured buttercream effect, 8️⃣ Decorate a cake 🎂, And of course, take it all home once you're done 💁🏻 Link in bio if you want to sign up (scroll to September in the Calendar) 🗓 *****(P.S. try to sign up using your laptop not phone, make sure you use a credit card, not a debit card, the payment can only be made through 7th Sept date on the calendar – Any issues please contact TopChef)****** Looking forward to meeting you all! Xo

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2) Yasmine from @petites_choses

Yasmine’s cakes are always tastefully designed and stamped with her signature strokes of buttercream magic. You can tell just by looking at her masterpieces that she has an eye for colour and form – which probably comes from her Graphic Design background. She’s also equally passionate about the inside of the cake and is always experimenting with new flavours and fillings.

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I love contrast in textures like this soft colorful buttercream over dark and firm ganache. Oh- and homemade soft pillowy marshmallows and crunchy sprinkles! ✨💕💛

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Today, i celebrate one extra year of being alive. One more year of learning, of falling, of growing, of laughing, of crying, of teaching, of dancing and most importantly of feeling loved. One more year of being alive, and I LOVE IT!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you, feeing so blessed.

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I love contrast in textures like this soft colorful buttercream over dark and firm ganache. Oh- and homemade soft pillowy marshmallows and crunchy sprinkles! ✨💕💛

A post shared by Petites Choses by Yasmine (@petites_choses) on Sep 25, 2018 at 3:35am PDT

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I have been working on new flavors and tried this amazing frosting with a leftover layer I had. Big success! Super creamy and mellow sour cream chocolate frosting in between moist and fudgey dark chocolate mud cake. #yum #myleftoversarecoolerthanyours #eatyourleftovers #frosting #cakeslice #sourcream #creamfraiche #chocolate #leftoversarecool #mudcake #foodblessed #leftovers #recipedevelopment #slicedcake #durachallenge #foodblessedambassador

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3) Rasha from @rasharmeily

Whimsical and downright flawless! Rasha is a master cake designer and sugar artist who creates the most perfectly precious treats. You can see the love in every detail of her work. From themed kiddie birthday goodies to elegant wedding cakes, Rasha does it all with real finesse and taste.

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Believe you can and you’re halfway there 🎈

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"i carry your heart with me (i carry it in my heart) i am never without it (anywhere i go you go, my dear)", E.E. Cummings . . Event design and planning @cloud9_weddings Photography @jvrphotographyliz Wedding cake @rasharmeily Flower decor @tulipano_decor Backdrops @ewallsstudio Bridal make up @thelouisemonique Tableware @mylistae Furniture rental @harlequindubai Stationary and calligraphy @thefozzybook Dress dyed by @egypsywear

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4) Majed from @thecinnaman

If you’re looking for a new spin on Middle Eastern desserts, Majed is your guy. He creates the most stunning and delicious baked goodies with a local twist. I mean, who wouldn’t want a slice of Pomegranate Orange Blossom Semolina Cake? Majed’s creations are all the things that good baking should be: warm, rustic and generous.

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Happy Islamic new year Wishing you and your family a year full of peace, happiness & abundance of all. Ma’amoul cake on my blog

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كيكة السميد بالرمان مع زهر البرتقال..من ان شالله تعجبكم الوصفة في المدونة. Pomegranate orange blossom semolina cake on my blog.

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Happy Islamic new year Wishing you and your family a year full of peace, happiness & abundance of all. Ma’amoul cake on my blog

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بودينغ البراوني بالرطب او التمر في المدونة Date brownie pudding on my blog #ericksonsurfaces #f52pan

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5) Eliane from @ellystreats

And finally, the girl who’s got all your food allergies covered! Eliane bakes up the most delicious Gluten Free, Vegan and allergy-friendly treats in the form of cakes and doughnuts (available at @sunnyvilleuae). I must admit, I myself am gluten- and dairy-intolerant but usually eat it anyway in fear of terrible tasting alternatives. But Eliane is changing the game! Her goodies are just as satisfying with top flavours like choco-banana, pumpkin and coconut- vanilla – which are all equally beautiful to look at.

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Thats one of my favorite cakes… mainly because of the edges. Sharp edges are elegant and very nice, but this round look is more like the 'freestyle' that looks effortless and natural… have you seen how pretty @violetcakeslondon cakes are! They're so simple, yet very dreamy, always decorated with fresh flowers.. #veganglutenfreecakes

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In the last couple of months, few amazing ladies took the initiative to write blogs on multiple platforms and share their view on 'where to get cakes in dubai', 'healthy treats dubai' , 'hidden gems' … I compiled in one page, all the listings i was tagged in, or communities i am contributing in, to have a small directory For cakes, carla @memoirsofatastebud and megha @megha.polali shared their favorite places to get cakes from in @grazia_me and @sassymamadubai :some of the places mentioned are :@rasharmeily @melangedubai @petites_choses … to get full listing, checkout the link above Healthy treats : naomi @naomi_dsouza , wrote about her favorite places for healthy snacks For conscious living, and communities made by a group of passionate people , vanessa @be.root Created a platform in lebanon, and magda @bobodxb created @theconsciouspalmtree in dubai for the middle east If you are into healthy recipes, interested in nutritional tips, sports, directory for hidden gems, then you will definitely love those two communities.. i will list some of the contributors @busyavocado @encas_sweet_escapes @chelle.i.cook @chaaarloootte1 @rana_cooks @health_and_yum @thenaughtynutritionists @healthyghid5 @iloveloss Click on the link in my home page to read the full article , get the links to the blogs written, websites of the communities mentioned and reference to all contributors Let me know what you think!

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Thats one of my favorite cakes… mainly because of the edges. Sharp edges are elegant and very nice, but this round look is more like the 'freestyle' that looks effortless and natural… have you seen how pretty @violetcakeslondon cakes are! They're so simple, yet very dreamy, always decorated with fresh flowers.. #veganglutenfreecakes

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One more day for the weekend, and its getting busy with so many birthdays, celebrations, gatherings and fun events🎉 My donuts are on a roll! The cute minis and the flowery ones, the chocolatey and the fruity, the round shape and the flower shape.. and will be adding one more flavor as of next week , have a guess ! …. (inspired by Halloween that is coming up soon) 🎃 #glutendairyfree #allergyfriendly #vegantreats . . .

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