Lindt’s Dubai-Style Chocolate Bar Is Heading to a Walmart Near You

Lindt is bringing its Dubai-style chocolate bar nationwide — and you’ll soon spot the pistachio-filled treat on your next Walmart run. That’s right: What was once only available at Lindt’s standalone stores and online is now hitting shelves across the country.

Shoppers can now find Lindt’s Dubai-style chocolate at major retailers including Walmart, Target, Walgreens, Kroger, Albertsons, Meijer, Publix, Stop & Shop, Hannaford, Hy-Vee, and others. The 5.3-ounce bar is priced just under $15 on Lindt’s website — slightly more affordable than similar premium bars. We got a taste of it this week — here’s our honest review.

This bar is a textural rollercoaster, so let’s start with the highlights. Described by Lindt as an “unparalleled flavor experience,” it begins with a melt-in-your-mouth layer of sweet milk chocolate. Delicate kadayif threads and almond brittle are layered into a classic pistachio filling. The presentation earns a five-star rating, right down to the stamped logo on each square. The almond brittle, in particular, adds a salty, caramel-like crunch — a creative touch that lightens the bar and gives it a crisp, airy texture.

That said, other Dubai-style bars offer a better pistachio-cream-to-fried-dough ratio. Trader Joe’s Pastislove version, for example, delivers a thick, generous slather of sweet pistachio cream. With Lindt’s version, the milk chocolate leads, followed by the buttery crunch of toasted dough — but the pistachio flavor feels more elusive. To get that nutty satisfaction, I even added a dollop of pistachio cream from the pantry — not exactly ideal for a $15 bar.

Like similar confections on the market, this one is thin enough to satisfy an afternoon craving. But if you’re expecting sky-high layers of pistachio cream — the kind flooding your social feeds — a visit to a specialty shop might be in order.

This bar is the latest chapter in the Dubai Chocolate Bar’s meteoric rise on social media. Part of its appeal was its exclusivity: once hard to find, it commanded high prices and long lines. But with Trader Joe’s affordable launch last month — a runaway hit for the niche grocer — the trend is now more accessible than ever.

For comparison: Lindt’s Dubai Chocolate Bar features milk chocolate, while Trader Joe’s opts for dark chocolate. Lindt’s version boasts a new recipe with 45% pistachio content. Originally launched in limited quantities last December, it reportedly sold out online in under 24 hours. 

In a statement, Lindt master chocolatier Ann Czaja noted the brand’s responsiveness to food trends: “After our handmade limited-edition bars sold out in a matter of days in December 2024, it was our mission to create a refined recipe using state-of-the-art technology,” Czaja said. “We keep a close eye on flavor trends and are proud to invite consumers across America to taste our newest luxurious creation!”

If you’ve been offline for the past couple of years, here’s your cue to log back on. The Dubai chocolate bar has taken TikTok’s #FoodTok by storm since last year. The craze began with Fix Dessert Chocolatier, a Dubai-based brand that nearly broke the internet with gooey, crunchy videos of its pistachio-filled “Can’t Get Knafeh of It” bar.

Initially, the trend reached the U.S. through hard-to-find imports — often with luxury price tags. (New York City’s Nuts Factory was one of the first retailers to offer the decadent bar for around $20.) Since then, more mainstream retailers have embraced the viral dessert, and even restaurants like Shake Shack are riffing on the nutty, chocolate-drenched formula.

With the Dubai-style chocolate bar now easier to find and marginally less expensive, one question remains: If you haven’t tried this chocolate-dipped pistachio trend yet, what’s stopping you?