Love the viral Dubai chewy cookie? Find out which level of obsession you have hit

SINGAPORE – In 2026, perhaps nothing screams “I love you” more than receiving, gifting or sharing a coveted Dubai chewy cookie for Valentine’s Day. Or, instead of pineapple tarts and bak kwa, flex this trendy treat at your upcoming Chinese New Year gatherings. Yes, the Dubai chocolate trend – famed for its crunchy pistachio kataifi (shredded filo dough) filling encased in a chocolate bar – lives on in 2026, thanks to an innovative South Korean spin on it. For the uninitiated, the Dubai chewy cookie is neither from Dubai, nor is it a cookie. About the size of a mochi,…