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Dessert Trend

Find the Next Dubai Cookie: Top 5 Rising Dessert Keywords

What's next after Dubai Chocolate? We analyzed 5 'Pre-trend' dessert keywords that will open Gen Z's wallets.

2026-01-15 Food Trend
PART 01

Post-Dubai: Clash of 'Extreme Texture' and 'Healthy Guilt'

Simple sweetness is over. Gen Z now demands 'Chewing Texture' and 'Ingredients' at the same time.

Trend Keyword Bubble
Due to the trickle-down effect of Dubai Chocolate, 'Dubai Chewy Cookie' took 1st place in search volume. Pistachio popularity remains strong.
Keyword Growth Race
📊 Current Trend
It is a warring states period where rankings are constantly changing.
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Gen Z @Insta

"Dubai chocolate was too sweet, but this is chewy so I keep eating it."

Positive Sentiment
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Baker @Blog

"Pistachio paste prices have skyrocketed, but it won't sell without it."

Concern Sentiment
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Diet @Twitter

"Zero sugar ice cream that tastes like corn? This is a revolution!"

Positive Sentiment
Key Insight

"'Texture' is leading the trend rather than 'Taste', and the 'Health' keyword acts as an indulgence permit."

PART 02

Why Now? : Queuing Mechanism Created by Scarcity

Why do people line up for desserts that are twice as expensive?

Viral Mechanism
Trigger
Scarcity & FOMO
"Limited 50/day Strategy"
Hook
Visual Impact
Cut-section optimized for Short-form
Retention
Texture Layering
Crispy + Chewy + Soft (Triple Texture)
FOMO and Scarcity combine to form an explosive waiting culture.
Competitor vs Traditional
Visual ImpactLowHigh
Price RangeLow (<2000₩)Premium (>5000₩)
Social BuzzSteadyViral
TextureSimpleComplex (Crispy+Chewy)
Overwhelming visuals and complex textures justify a price more than double that of existing desserts.

Strategic Implication

"It is not just menu development, but 'Texture Layering' and 'Visual Storytelling' are essential."

PART 03

Next Step: Sophisticated Evolution of 'Halmaenial'

A concrete action plan to preoccupy the future.

Action Plan Gantt
Phase
Timeline
Launch
Limited Edition
Expand
Apply to Latte/Cake
Prepare
Savory-Sweet Concept
Focus on Dubai derivative products in the short term, but prepare 'Savory-Sweet' menus targeting Q2.
Risk Management
Cost IncreaseMargin Drop
Mitigation: Mix Local Ingredients
Trend FatigueSales Drop
Mitigation: Fast Menu Rotation
Trends are always a double-edged sword.