Shake Shack’s Dubai Chocolate Pistachio Shake Is Now Available Nationwide

After stirring up serious buzz overseas and selling out during a limited run in three U.S. cities, Shake Shack’s Dubai Chocolate Pistachio Shake is set for a nationwide release. The shake is inspired by the glossy, pistachio-filled Dubai chocolate bar that’s been trending on TikTok in recent months, known for its layered texture and eye-catching presentation. It joins menus across the country on June 24, arriving just as pistachio continues to feature in desserts across bakeries and chains alike.

Shake Shack’s version features real pistachio frozen custard blended with toasted kataifi (shredded phyllo), all encased in a crackable dark chocolate shell. It’s topped with chopped pistachios and additional kataifi for extra texture. The shake will be available in-store only, starting at $9.49.

Dubai chocolate, recognized for its glossy shell, pistachio filling, and intricately layered texture, has seen a rise in U.S. interest thanks to social media. On TikTok, creators have filmed slow-motion breaks of the bars, ASMR-inspired cuts, and dramatic packaging reveals. Although the chocolate first gained traction in the Middle East, Google Trends shows that U.S. search interest began to rise in late 2024, peaking in early 2025, coinciding with when the shake first started appearing in Shake Shack’s international locations.

The Dubai Chocolate Pistachio Shake was first launched at Shake Shack locations in the Middle East in February 2025, where it was met with strong enthusiasm. It officially rolled out in the U.S. on April 7 at 30 locations across New York City, Los Angeles, and Miami. Each location limited sales to only 25 shakes per day, a cap that Shake Shack attributed to its premium ingredients and limited-run availability. According to the brand, teaser posts promoting the shake quickly became some of their top-performing organic content on TikTok and Instagram.

According to one Reddit user in Los Angeles, “they only make 25 a day, but it’s one of the best shakes I’ve ever had,” praising the balance of flavors and the crackable shell. They added that the combination of pistachio custard and crunchy kataifi “wasn’t too sweet,” calling out the “wild” texture that helped it stand out.

With a genuine pistachio flavor, a clever textural contrast, and support from a trend that remains strong, Shake Shack’s Dubai Chocolate Pistachio Shake arrives at the perfect time for peak frozen dessert season. It won’t be available for long — and if the test run is any indication, don’t be shocked if this summer’s most talked-about dessert turns out to be the hardest to get your hands on.