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Dubai Chocolate: Is it a Real or an Imagined Taste?

Yıl 2024, Sayı: 18, 130 - 138, 31.12.2024

Öz

Dubai Chocolate attracts attention with its popularity on social media, winning people's admiration with its unique combination of taste and texture. Social media leverages its power to position this product as a "symphony of flavors," conveying a tale of luxury and pleasure transcending its mere status as a chocolate bar. This new gourmet taste, born from combining künefe, tahini, and pistachios with chocolate, has become one of the most recognizable symbols of Dubai's food culture. Fix Dessert Chocolatier, a boutique shop specializing in luxury chocolate production, designs and produces the Original Dubai Chocolate in limited quantities. With all these features, the product is considered a successful example of the "viral food" concept in the literature. This study examines the story and the virtualization process of Dubai Chocolate, a viral food. In this context, written, visual, and audio media sources related to the product were examined, the factors that caused viralization were determined, and an original recipe was created by compiling the most popular recipes. The research results reveal that Dubai Chocolate owes its success in becoming a viral food to its unique taste, visual appeal, influencer-driven promotion, and the power of social media. Furthermore, recommendations from marketing communication, public relations, production, and tourism perspectives are presented to ensure the product's sustainability. This study is a critical case study that examines Dubai Chocolate's impact on gastronomy and marketing.

Kaynakça

  • Ahmad, M., & Lasi, M. (2020). The attitudes on consumer perception towards viral marketing: A study on Foodpanda food delivery in Malaysia. International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation, 7(9), 251-255.
  • Amanda, A. (2024). Dubai Chocolate, the world's most popular, how did it become so popular? 01.11.2024 tarihinde www.gdchocotech.com adresinden edinilmiştir.
  • Antoniou, C., & Antoniou M. (2024). Kataifi Pistachio Dubai Chocolate Bar Filling. 01.11.2024 tarihinde www.antonioufillo.com.au adresinden edinilmiştir.
  • Askinasi, R. (2024). Why the viral Dubai chocolate bar is all over TikTok. 01.11.2024 tarihinde www.today.com adresinden edinilmiştir.
  • Barry, H., Fenton, P., & Leahy, R. (2022). The Role of Experiences in Driving Strategy in the 21st Century. In Global Strategic Management in the Service Industry: A Perspective of the New Era (pp. 175-188). Emerald Publishing Limited.
  • Caims, R. (2024). Meet the woman behind Dubai’s viral super-chunky chocolate bar. 01.11.2024 tarihinde www.edition.cnn.com/travel adresinden edinilmiştir.
  • Calefato, P., La Fortuna, L., & Scelzi, R. (2016). Food-ography: Food and new media. Semiotica, 2016(211), 371-388. https://doi.org/10.1515/sem-2016-0087
  • Ceres Gourmet (2024). Dubai Chocolate tips: A Gourmet Guide with Ceres Gourmet. 01.11.2024 tarihinde https://ceresgourmet.com/blogs/news/dubai-chocolate-tips?srsltid=AfmBOopvZzLm1U5uMTQ3u5rOqcXiU6UcKhtX9tD7CL3HiOzPul_3xIdH adresinden edinilmiştir.
  • Dewi, R. N. M. S. P., & Utami, N. R. (2024). Characteristics and Motivation of the Millennial Generation to Take Gastronomic Tourism Travels. GARUDA (Global Research on Tourism Development and Advancement), 6(1), 19-28. https://doi.org/10.21632/garuda.6.1.19-28
  • Eksiseyler.com (2024). Viral Olan Dubai Çikolatasının Arkasındaki İsim: Sarah Hamouda. 01.11.2024 tarihinde https://eksiseyler.com/viral-olan-dubai-cikolatasinin-arkasindaki-isim-sarah-hamouda adresinden edinilmiştir.
  • Expedia Group (2024). Unpack’25: The Trends in Travel. 01.11.2024 tarihinde https://www.expedia.com/newsroom/unpack-25-travel-trends/ adresinden edinilmiştir.
  • Gallot, E., (2024). Creator of viral Dubai chocolate ‘awed’ by global response. 01.11.2024 tarihinde www.stuff.co.nz adresinden edinilmiştir.
  • Harun, R., Abd Rahman, N. H., & Law, K. K. (2023). Digital food marketing trend: good or bad for consumers?. FBM Insights, 7, 37-39.
  • Hui, L. D. (2024). Global sensation: Viral ‘Dubai chocolate fever’ underscores impact of social media, exclusivity and regional flavours. 01.11.2024 tarihinde www.foodnavigator-asia.com adresinden edinilmiştir.
  • Maulida, A. R., Hermawan, H., & Izzuddin, A. (2022). Pengaruh viral marketing dan brand awareness terhadap keputusan pembelian. Publik, 9(1), 27-37. https://doi.org/10.37606/publik.v9i1.260
  • Medya Takip Merkezi (2024). Dubai Çikolatası Sosyal Medya Raporu. 01.11.2024 tarihinde https://medyatakip.com.tr/nd/mtm-dubai-cikolatasi-sosyal-medya-raporu-210.html adresinden edinilmiştir.
  • Miller, M. (2024). Are You Being Scammed by the Viral Dubai Chocolate Bar? 01.11.2024 tarihinde www.foodandwine.com adresinden edinilmiştir.
  • Mohd Azman, F. A., & Mustaffa, N. (2023). The Impact of User Generated Content on Food Purchase Intention through Tiktok Platform. Al-i’lam - Journal of Contemporary Islamic Communication and Media, 3(2), 61-83. https://doi.org/10.33102/jcicom.vol3no2.89
  • Muhammad, N.H., Nawi, N.M.M., Bakar, N.A., Razali, N.A.M., Razak, N.F.A., Othman, N.A. (2024). “Viral Food” Obsession: Influence of Product Attributes, Personal Attitudes, and Social Group on Consumer’s Purchasing Behaviour. In: Awwad, B. (eds) The AI Revolution: Driving Business Innovation and Research. Studies in Systems, Decision and Control, vol 524. (pp. 679-690), Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-54379-1_59
  • Myers, D. (2024). What is a Dubaı Chocolate Bar: Tıktok’s Vıral Sensatıon. 01.11.2024 tarihinde www.blog.goldbelly.com adresinden edinilmiştir.
  • Öney Tan, A. (2024). What is the secret of Dubai chocolate?. 01.11.2024 tarihinde www.hurriyetdailynews.com/ adresinden edinilmiştir.
  • Praditya, R. A., & Purwanto, A. (2024). The Role of Viral Marketing, Brand Image and Brand Awareness on Purchasing Decisions. PROFESOR: Professional Education Studies and Operations Research, 1(01), 11-15. https://doi.org/10.7777/nr27d428
  • Prideaux, S. (2024). The viral Dubai chocolate that has people travelling to the UAE – and how to get it. 01.11.2024 tarihinde www.cntraveller.in adresinden edinilmiştir.
  • Razali, G., Nikmah, M., Sutaguna, I. N. T., Putri, P. A. N., & Yusuf, M. (2023). The Influence Of Viral Marketing And Social Media Marketing On Instagram Adds Purchase Decisions. CEMERLANG: Jurnal Manajemen dan Ekonomi Bisnis, 3(2), 75-86. https://doi.org/10.55606/cemerlang.v3i2.1096
  • Saaid, M. H. (2013). Consumerism Trend in Malaysia. myForesight, 2, 18-24.
  • Song, C., Yu, Q., Jose, E., Zhuang, J., & Geng, H. (2021). A hybrid recommendation approach for viral food based on online reviews. Foods, 10(8), 1801, 1-13. https://doi.org/10.3390/foods10081801
  • Susilo, D., & Chen, L. H. (2023). Digital marketing model of Indomie ice cream’s viral marketing. Sibatik Journal: Jurnal Ilmiah Bidang Sosial, Ekonomi, Budaya, Teknologi, Dan Pendidikan, 2(5), 1397-1410. https://doi.org/10.54443/sibatik.v2i5.760
  • Van Ommen, P. (2021). Transmitting traditions: Digital food haunts of Nepalis in the UK. In Food, Senses and the City (pp. 155-166). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003025580
  • Vivani.com (2024). Dubai Chocolate Recipe. 01.11.2024 tarihinde https://vivani.de/en/dubai-chocolate-recipe/ adresinden edinilmiştir.
  • Wang, C. H. A., Sher, S. T. H., & Chung, C. F. (2024). From Viral Content to Real-Life Cuisine and Beyond: Examining Teenagers' Interactions with TikTok Food Videos and the Influence on their Food Practices. Proceedings of the ACM on Human-Computer Interaction, 8(CSCW2), 1-30.
  • Weiss, S. (2024). A ‘Dubai Chocolate Bar’ Is Going Viral on TikTok — How the Green Filling Is Made and Where to Find It in the U.S. 01.11.2024 tarihinde www.people.com adresinden edinilmiştir.
  • World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) (Ed.). (2015). UNWTO/GTERC Annual Report on Asia Tourism Trends, 2015 Edition. World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).

Dubai Çikolatası: Gerçek mi Yoksa Uydurma Bir tat mı?

Yıl 2024, Sayı: 18, 130 - 138, 31.12.2024

Öz

Dubai Çikolatası, sosyal medyada kazandığı popülerlikle dikkat çekmekte, eşsiz tat ve doku kombinasyonuyla insanların beğenisini kazanmaktadır. Bu ürün, sosyal medyanın gücüyle yalnızca bir çikolata olmanın ötesine geçerek, lüks ve hazzın hikâyesini anlatan bir "lezzet senfonisi" olarak konumlandırılmıştır. Künefe, tahin ve Antep fıstığının çikolatayla buluşmasından doğan bu yeni gurme tat, Dubai’nin yemek kültürünün en bilinir sembollerinden biri hâline gelmiştir. Orijinal Dubai Çikolatası, lüks çikolata üretiminde uzmanlaşmış Fix Dessert Chocolatier adlı butik bir çikolata dükkânı tarafından tasarlanmış ve sınırlı sayıda üretilmektedir. Tüm bu özellikleriyle, ürün literatürde "viral yiyecek" kavramının başarılı bir örneği olarak değerlendirilmektedir. Bu çalışma, viral bir yiyecek olan Dubai Çikolatası'nın hikâyesini ve viralleşme sürecini ele almaktadır. Bu kapsamda ürünle ilgili yazılı, görsel ve işitsel medya kaynakları incelenmiş, viralleşmeye neden olan faktörler belirlenmiş ve en çok rağbet gören tarifler derlenerek özgün bir tarif oluşturulmuştur. Araştırma sonuçları, Dubai Çikolatası'nın viral bir yiyecek olmasındaki başarısını eşsiz tadına, görsel çekiciliğine, influencer odaklı tanıtıma ve sosyal medyanın gücüne borçlu olduğunu ortaya koymaktadır. Ayrıca, ürünün sürekliliğini sağlamak adına pazarlama iletişimi, halkla ilişkiler, üretim ve turizm perspektiflerinden öneriler sunulmuştur. Bu çalışma, Dubai Çikolatası'nın hem gastronomi hem de pazarlama alanındaki etkisini inceleyen önemli bir örnek teşkil etmektedir.

Kaynakça

  • Ahmad, M., & Lasi, M. (2020). The attitudes on consumer perception towards viral marketing: A study on Foodpanda food delivery in Malaysia. International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation, 7(9), 251-255.
  • Amanda, A. (2024). Dubai Chocolate, the world's most popular, how did it become so popular? 01.11.2024 tarihinde www.gdchocotech.com adresinden edinilmiştir.
  • Antoniou, C., & Antoniou M. (2024). Kataifi Pistachio Dubai Chocolate Bar Filling. 01.11.2024 tarihinde www.antonioufillo.com.au adresinden edinilmiştir.
  • Askinasi, R. (2024). Why the viral Dubai chocolate bar is all over TikTok. 01.11.2024 tarihinde www.today.com adresinden edinilmiştir.
  • Barry, H., Fenton, P., & Leahy, R. (2022). The Role of Experiences in Driving Strategy in the 21st Century. In Global Strategic Management in the Service Industry: A Perspective of the New Era (pp. 175-188). Emerald Publishing Limited.
  • Caims, R. (2024). Meet the woman behind Dubai’s viral super-chunky chocolate bar. 01.11.2024 tarihinde www.edition.cnn.com/travel adresinden edinilmiştir.
  • Calefato, P., La Fortuna, L., & Scelzi, R. (2016). Food-ography: Food and new media. Semiotica, 2016(211), 371-388. https://doi.org/10.1515/sem-2016-0087
  • Ceres Gourmet (2024). Dubai Chocolate tips: A Gourmet Guide with Ceres Gourmet. 01.11.2024 tarihinde https://ceresgourmet.com/blogs/news/dubai-chocolate-tips?srsltid=AfmBOopvZzLm1U5uMTQ3u5rOqcXiU6UcKhtX9tD7CL3HiOzPul_3xIdH adresinden edinilmiştir.
  • Dewi, R. N. M. S. P., & Utami, N. R. (2024). Characteristics and Motivation of the Millennial Generation to Take Gastronomic Tourism Travels. GARUDA (Global Research on Tourism Development and Advancement), 6(1), 19-28. https://doi.org/10.21632/garuda.6.1.19-28
  • Eksiseyler.com (2024). Viral Olan Dubai Çikolatasının Arkasındaki İsim: Sarah Hamouda. 01.11.2024 tarihinde https://eksiseyler.com/viral-olan-dubai-cikolatasinin-arkasindaki-isim-sarah-hamouda adresinden edinilmiştir.
  • Expedia Group (2024). Unpack’25: The Trends in Travel. 01.11.2024 tarihinde https://www.expedia.com/newsroom/unpack-25-travel-trends/ adresinden edinilmiştir.
  • Gallot, E., (2024). Creator of viral Dubai chocolate ‘awed’ by global response. 01.11.2024 tarihinde www.stuff.co.nz adresinden edinilmiştir.
  • Harun, R., Abd Rahman, N. H., & Law, K. K. (2023). Digital food marketing trend: good or bad for consumers?. FBM Insights, 7, 37-39.
  • Hui, L. D. (2024). Global sensation: Viral ‘Dubai chocolate fever’ underscores impact of social media, exclusivity and regional flavours. 01.11.2024 tarihinde www.foodnavigator-asia.com adresinden edinilmiştir.
  • Maulida, A. R., Hermawan, H., & Izzuddin, A. (2022). Pengaruh viral marketing dan brand awareness terhadap keputusan pembelian. Publik, 9(1), 27-37. https://doi.org/10.37606/publik.v9i1.260
  • Medya Takip Merkezi (2024). Dubai Çikolatası Sosyal Medya Raporu. 01.11.2024 tarihinde https://medyatakip.com.tr/nd/mtm-dubai-cikolatasi-sosyal-medya-raporu-210.html adresinden edinilmiştir.
  • Miller, M. (2024). Are You Being Scammed by the Viral Dubai Chocolate Bar? 01.11.2024 tarihinde www.foodandwine.com adresinden edinilmiştir.
  • Mohd Azman, F. A., & Mustaffa, N. (2023). The Impact of User Generated Content on Food Purchase Intention through Tiktok Platform. Al-i’lam - Journal of Contemporary Islamic Communication and Media, 3(2), 61-83. https://doi.org/10.33102/jcicom.vol3no2.89
  • Muhammad, N.H., Nawi, N.M.M., Bakar, N.A., Razali, N.A.M., Razak, N.F.A., Othman, N.A. (2024). “Viral Food” Obsession: Influence of Product Attributes, Personal Attitudes, and Social Group on Consumer’s Purchasing Behaviour. In: Awwad, B. (eds) The AI Revolution: Driving Business Innovation and Research. Studies in Systems, Decision and Control, vol 524. (pp. 679-690), Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-54379-1_59
  • Myers, D. (2024). What is a Dubaı Chocolate Bar: Tıktok’s Vıral Sensatıon. 01.11.2024 tarihinde www.blog.goldbelly.com adresinden edinilmiştir.
  • Öney Tan, A. (2024). What is the secret of Dubai chocolate?. 01.11.2024 tarihinde www.hurriyetdailynews.com/ adresinden edinilmiştir.
  • Praditya, R. A., & Purwanto, A. (2024). The Role of Viral Marketing, Brand Image and Brand Awareness on Purchasing Decisions. PROFESOR: Professional Education Studies and Operations Research, 1(01), 11-15. https://doi.org/10.7777/nr27d428
  • Prideaux, S. (2024). The viral Dubai chocolate that has people travelling to the UAE – and how to get it. 01.11.2024 tarihinde www.cntraveller.in adresinden edinilmiştir.
  • Razali, G., Nikmah, M., Sutaguna, I. N. T., Putri, P. A. N., & Yusuf, M. (2023). The Influence Of Viral Marketing And Social Media Marketing On Instagram Adds Purchase Decisions. CEMERLANG: Jurnal Manajemen dan Ekonomi Bisnis, 3(2), 75-86. https://doi.org/10.55606/cemerlang.v3i2.1096
  • Saaid, M. H. (2013). Consumerism Trend in Malaysia. myForesight, 2, 18-24.
  • Song, C., Yu, Q., Jose, E., Zhuang, J., & Geng, H. (2021). A hybrid recommendation approach for viral food based on online reviews. Foods, 10(8), 1801, 1-13. https://doi.org/10.3390/foods10081801
  • Susilo, D., & Chen, L. H. (2023). Digital marketing model of Indomie ice cream’s viral marketing. Sibatik Journal: Jurnal Ilmiah Bidang Sosial, Ekonomi, Budaya, Teknologi, Dan Pendidikan, 2(5), 1397-1410. https://doi.org/10.54443/sibatik.v2i5.760
  • Van Ommen, P. (2021). Transmitting traditions: Digital food haunts of Nepalis in the UK. In Food, Senses and the City (pp. 155-166). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003025580
  • Vivani.com (2024). Dubai Chocolate Recipe. 01.11.2024 tarihinde https://vivani.de/en/dubai-chocolate-recipe/ adresinden edinilmiştir.
  • Wang, C. H. A., Sher, S. T. H., & Chung, C. F. (2024). From Viral Content to Real-Life Cuisine and Beyond: Examining Teenagers' Interactions with TikTok Food Videos and the Influence on their Food Practices. Proceedings of the ACM on Human-Computer Interaction, 8(CSCW2), 1-30.
  • Weiss, S. (2024). A ‘Dubai Chocolate Bar’ Is Going Viral on TikTok — How the Green Filling Is Made and Where to Find It in the U.S. 01.11.2024 tarihinde www.people.com adresinden edinilmiştir.
  • World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) (Ed.). (2015). UNWTO/GTERC Annual Report on Asia Tourism Trends, 2015 Edition. World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).
Toplam 32 adet kaynakça vardır.

Ayrıntılar

Birincil Dil İngilizce
Konular Turizm (Diğer)
Bölüm Derlemeler
Yazarlar

Alper Ateş 0000-0002-4347-7306

Halil Sunar 0000-0002-5131-4056

Yayımlanma Tarihi 31 Aralık 2024
Gönderilme Tarihi 7 Aralık 2024
Kabul Tarihi 16 Aralık 2024
Yayımlandığı Sayı Yıl 2024 Sayı: 18

Kaynak Göster

APA Ateş, A., & Sunar, H. (2024). Dubai Chocolate: Is it a Real or an Imagined Taste?. Selçuk Üniversitesi Akşehir Meslek Yüksekokulu Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi(18), 130-138.