What happened: Dubai Indian restaurants and sweet shops have started listing special food and sweet collections for Ganesh Chaturthi 2026.
When: Ganesh Chaturthi will be celebrated on Monday, September 14, 2026.
Who is affected: Residents celebrating the festival in Dubai, as well as those looking to buy modaks and festive sweets for home ????, gifting or gatherings.
Why it matters: The latest menus show a mix of traditional steamed modaks, khoya-based sweets, fruit flavours, chocolate varieties and curated festive hampers across several Dubai neighbourhoods.
- Ganesh Chaturthi 2026: September 14
- Main food highlight: Modaks
- Locations: Karama, Mankhool, JLT, Dubai Investment Park and other Dubai areas
- Popular options: Kesar, mango, chocolate, mawa, kaju pista, coconut and assorted modaks
- Best for gifting: Vego’s Bappa’s Hamper and Gwalia’s Assorted Premium Modak Box
- Information checked: September 10, 2026
When is Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 in Dubai?
Ganesh Chaturthi will be observed on Monday, September 14, 2026. The festival marks the birth anniversary of Lord Ganesha and is traditionally celebrated with prayers, idol installations and offerings including modaks.
The Chaturthi tithi in 2026 runs into September 15, while September 14 is the main day for Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations. Anant Chaturdashi, traditionally associated with the main immersion day, falls on September 25.
For Dubai residents, preparations are already visible through dedicated festive menus being listed by Indian restaurants and sweet shops across the city.
1. Vego Cafe & Confectionery, Mankhool
Location: Mankhool, Dubai
Dishes: Assorted Modak Box, Bappa’s Hamper and Bappa’s Festive Box
Date checked: September 10, 2026
Vego Cafe & Confectionery is offering one of the more extensive Ganesh Chaturthi collections currently listed in Dubai.
Its Ganpati Collection 2026 includes an Assorted Modak Box featuring flavours such as gajar halwa, motichoor, paan and coconut, rose kaju katli, walnut pista, anjeer, puran poli and milky peda.
For gifting, the Bappa’s Hamper includes 16 modaks along with pistachio chocolate biscotti, mithai crisp, millet crackers, methi mathri, granola nuts, marble biscuits and a small Ganesha idol. It is currently listed at AED 210 before the displayed discount.
A separate Bappa’s Festive Box includes 18 modaks along with cinnamon straws, methi mathri, marble biscuits and thandai nuts.
Vego also has a JLT outlet carrying its Ganpati Collection 2026.
Visit: vegocafe.co
2. Chhappan Bhog, Karama
Location: Karama, Dubai
Dishes: Kaju Pista, Gulab, Rangoli, Mango, Kesar Mawa and Mawa Modaks
Date checked: September 10, 2026
Chhappan Bhog has a dedicated Ganesh Chaturthi Specials section on its current Karama menu.
The selection includes Kaju Pista Modak, Gulab Modak, Rangoli Modak, Mango Modak, Kesar Mawa Modak and Mawa Modak.
The listed prices range from AED 37 to AED 49 for 250-gram packs, before any discounts shown on the delivery platform.
The range gives Dubai residents several choices beyond the traditional mawa version, including mango and rose flavours.
Chhappan Bhog’s Discovery Gardens branch is also currently showing a Ganesh Chaturthi Specials category, making the brand relevant for residents outside central Dubai.
Visit: chhappanbhog.me
3. Kashi Restaurant & Sweets, Al Karama
Location: Al Karama, Dubai
Dishes: Mango Modak, Kesar Modak and Chocolate Modak
Date checked: September 10, 2026
Kashi Restaurant & Sweets is keeping its Ganesh Chaturthi menu focused on three modak varieties.
Its current menu lists Mango Modak at AED 45, Kesar Modak at AED 45 and Chocolate Modak at AED 42.
The mango version combines sweet mango pulp and jaggery, while the kesar option uses saffron with khoa and jaggery. The chocolate variety adds chocolate and jaggery, finished with cashew and coconut.
The dedicated menu category identifies these items specifically as Ganesh Chaturthi Special Modak, rather than regular desserts.
4. Gwalia Sweets & Restaurant, JLT and Karama
Locations: JLT and Karama, Dubai
Dishes: Anjeer, Kaju Pista, Dates Dry Fruit, Mawa Kesar and assorted premium modaks
Date checked: September 10, 2026
Gwalia Sweets & Restaurant is another option for residents looking for modaks for the festival.
Its JLT menu currently lists an Assorted Premium Modak Box for AED 100, with flavours including kaju, pista, mawa, rose, motichoor, dates and anjeer.
Individual options include Anjeer Modak, Kaju Pista Modak, Dates Dry Fruit Modak and Mawa Kesar Modak, with individual varieties listed at AED 20.
The Karama branch also currently has a dedicated Ganesh Chaturthi Special category.
Visit: gwalia.ae
5. Sukh Sagar Kitchen, Dubai Investment Park
Location: Dubai Investment Park 2, Dubai
Dishes: Traditional steamed modaks with jaggery and coconut
Date checked: September 10, 2026
For those looking for a more traditional preparation, Sukh Sagar Kitchen is offering steamed modaks filled with jaggery and coconut.
Its current Ganesh Chaturthi menu lists 15 pieces for AED 45 and 25 pieces for AED 70.
The restaurant describes the modaks as a festive offering prepared specifically for Ganesh Chaturthi, making this a straightforward option for families looking for traditional sweets rather than fusion flavours.
Visit: sukhsagaruae.com
Bikanervala also has Ganesh Chaturthi specials
Locations: Multiple Dubai outlets
Dishes: Mathura Peda, White Coconut, Kesar Coconut, Motichoor Laddu, Khoya and Kaju Modaks
Date checked: September 10, 2026
Bikanervala’s current Dubai menus also feature a dedicated Ganesh Chaturthi Special category.
The listed selection includes Mathura Peda Modak, White Coconut Modak, Kesar Coconut Modak, Motichoor Laddu Modak, Khoya Modak and Kaju Modak.
The menu currently shows these items as price-on-selection, so readers should check the applicable Dubai outlet for the latest price before ordering.
Visit: bikanervala.com/pages/uae
Celebration in Dubai
For Dubai residents celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi, the growing number of dedicated festive menus makes it easier to buy traditional offerings without preparing every sweet at home.
The current selections also show how Dubai’s Indian food scene caters to different preferences. Traditional jaggery-and-coconut steamed modaks sit alongside saffron, mango, chocolate, dry-fruit and fusion-style varieties.
Festive boxes and hampers also make the offerings relevant for gifting, family gatherings and workplace celebrations.
As September 14 approaches, availability, prices and individual flavours may change. Residents should check the restaurant or delivery listing before placing an order.
FAQs
When is Ganesh Chaturthi 2026?
Ganesh Chaturthi will be celebrated on Monday, September 14, 2026. Anant Chaturdashi falls on September 25.
Where can I buy Ganesh Chaturthi modaks in Dubai?
Current 2026 listings include Vego Cafe & Confectionery, Chhappan Bhog, Kashi Restaurant & Sweets, Gwalia Sweets & Restaurant, Sukh Sagar Kitchen and Bikanervala.
Which Dubai restaurant has chocolate modaks?
Kashi Restaurant & Sweets in Al Karama currently lists a Chocolate Modak for AED 42 under its Ganesh Chaturthi Special Modak menu.
Where can I find traditional steamed modaks in Dubai?
Sukh Sagar Kitchen in Dubai Investment Park 2 currently lists steamed modaks filled with jaggery and coconut, available in packs of 15 and 25.
Are Ganesh Chaturthi food prices fixed?
No. The prices currently listed on delivery platforms can change, and some outlets show promotional prices or price-on-selection menus. Customers should check the latest listing before ordering.
Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 falls on September 14, and Dubai’s Indian restaurants and sweet shops are already offering festive modaks and gift boxes for the occasion. From traditional jaggery-and-coconut modaks to mango, chocolate, saffron and dry-fruit versions, residents have several options across the city.
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