Kreol Travel Retail has introduced a Pistachio Kunafa Chocolate under premium travel retail brand Petit Gourmet, at Sharjah Duty Free operated by Avolta.

This introduction combines the viral popularity of Dubai chocolate in a family-sized format

Kreol Arakulath, Alexandew Tabacoff; Lal Arakulath

Kreol Travel Retail has introduced a Pistachio Kunafa Chocolate under premium travel retail brand Petit Gourmet, at Sharjah Duty Free operated by Avolta.

This release marks a step forward within the destination-inspired confectionery space, combining the viral popularity of ‘Dubai chocolate’ in a family-sized format.

Differentiating from the impulse-size format, Kreol Travel Retail has distinguished this offering by launching the Pistachio Kunafa Chocolate in a generous 470g sharing size. This adaptation caters to travel retail consumers looking for premium, destination-inspired gifting solutions, while paying homage to the viral confectionery trend sweeping the UAE with an authentic made-in-Dubai chocolate product.

Petit Gourmet, known in travel retail for its range of Mediterranean sweets including premium baklavas, is part of BMB Group, which was in turn under Agthia Group, a leading Abu Dhabi-based food and beverage conglomerate backed by ADQ, one of the region’s largest holding companies with diversified investments across key sectors. Agthia is well-recognized for its portfolio of premium consumer brands, making strides in local and international markets. Kreol Travel Retail represents this portfolio of consumer brands across the travel retail channel.

Kreol Travel Retail Executive Director, Kreol Arakulath said: “Travel retail success often hinges on innovation rooted in genuine consumer insights but also on product relatability. By reimagining the popular pistachio kunafa chocolate trend into a compelling sharing format, we’ve created our own spin on creating something that deeply resonates with travellers seeking unique gifting experiences. We have a lot more in the pipeline we can’t wait to share.”

Avolta Middle East & Egypt Managing Director, Alexandre Tabacoff said: “Sharjah Duty Free is excited to present Pistachio Kunafa Chocolate in collaboration with our partner Kreol Travel Retail, and committed to promote innovation and to support made-in-UAE products.”

Agthia Senior Commercial Director- Snacking, Adham Elsayed said: “When people ask if Dubai chocolate is just a passing trend, I tell them — it’s here to stay. Just like dates evolved from a commodity into a timeless gifting staple, Dubai chocolate is following the same journey. Take chocolate-dates, for example — once a novelty, now a must-have in every premium gift box. With over 15 years of experience in this space, I can confidently say this is only the beginning.”