Miami, April 14, 2025 — The Middle East’s latest viral dessert sensation has officially arrived in the United States, with South Florida at the forefront of its sweet invasion. Shake Shack has launched the Dubai Chocolate Pistachio Shake, a limited-time indulgence inspired by the wildly popular chocolate bar that has captivated social media and dessert lovers across the globe.
Drawing from the United Arab Emirates’ now-iconic “Dubai Chocolate Bar” — a rich, pistachio cream- and knafeh-filled treat that exploded in popularity on TikTok in late 2024 — the new Shake Shack creation offers a uniquely American take on the viral flavor profile. South Florida locations, including outposts in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, and Aventura, are among the first in the country to serve the decadent dessert.
The shake features pistachio frozen custard blended with toasted kataifi — a crunchy, shredded phyllo dough used in traditional knafeh — poured into a cup lined with a crackable dark chocolate shell. Topped with chopped pistachios and more kataifi, the 1,080-calorie concoction is a bold, nutty homage to one of the Middle East’s most beloved desserts.
From Dubai to Dadeland
The original “Can’t Get Knafeh of It” chocolate bar was created in 2021 by Fix Dessert Chocolatier in Dubai. Combining milk chocolate, pistachio cream, and syrup-soaked knafeh, the bar quickly became a viral hit, dominating TikTok feeds and airport duty-free shelves. Sales surged into the millions, with over $22 million generated in the first quarter of 2025 alone.
South Florida locals have already shown strong interest in the trend. Retailers such as Chocolate On Tap and Icy-N-Spicy have been stocking the imported bars for months, often selling out within hours as demand continues to spike — despite prices reaching $20 per bar.
Shake Shack’s version taps into this demand while making the dessert more widely accessible. Following a successful soft launch across the Middle East earlier this year, the shake is now being introduced in select U.S. markets, with Miami, New York, and Los Angeles leading the rollout.
Limited-Time Availability
South Florida diners can find the Dubai Chocolate Pistachio Shake at the following Shake Shack locations:
- Miami Beach
- Coral Gables
- Mary Brickell Village
- Dadeland Mall
- The Falls
- Aventura Mall
- Boca Raton
- Sawgrass Mills
- The Gardens Mall
- Fort Lauderdale
The shake is available for a limited time only, making it a must-try for fans of pistachio, Middle Eastern desserts, or anyone looking to experience the latest internet food phenomenon firsthand.
For more details or to locate a participating Shake Shack near you, visit shakeshack.com.
