Announcement by Ethical British cocoa grower Hotel Chocolat was recently made regarding the launch of its initial store in the UAE at Dubai's newest mall.

The store would be open in Mirdif City Center by the luxury chocolatier, exclusively distributed in the region by Bahrain-based Jawad Business Group.

Lynn Cunningham, international partner director expressed, "Chocolate has and, we hope, always will be one source of pleasure that no one can resist. We are delighted to introduce our contemporary, innovative and ethical chocolate to Dubai."

The unique Engaged Ethics programme by Hotel Chocolat employs local labor at cocoa plantation in St Lucia.

The store will provide the brand's newest products from its 'Iconic Slabs'and 'Liquid Chocolat' ranges.