Formula 1 Dubai Style Chocolate, UK Review
What it tastes like, how it differs from the standard chocolate, and whether to build a routine around a limited edition.
Quick answer: Dubai Style Chocolate is a limited edition Formula 1 at £26.46 for a 500g tub. It is sweeter and nuttier than Smooth Chocolate. Buy it as a one off rather than as your staple, because limited editions come and go.
What it actually tastes like
It leans on the pistachio and chocolate combination that the Dubai chocolate trend made popular.
Against Smooth Chocolate it is sweeter and has a distinct nutty note behind the cocoa.
Made with water it is noticeably sweeter than the standard chocolate, which some people find too much.
Made with milk it settles down and the nutty side comes forward.
If you found Smooth Chocolate slightly plain, this is the one that fixes that.
If you found Smooth Chocolate already sweet enough, this will be too far.
The tub is a different size
This comes in a 500g tub rather than the 550g of the standard range.
That is fewer servings for a similar price, so the cost per drink is slightly higher.
It is worth knowing before you compare it against a standard tub on price alone.
Limited editions frequently differ on size, and this one does.
Dubai Style Chocolate in stock
| Product | Price |
|---|---|
| Formula 1 Healthy Meal Dubai Style Chocolate 500g | £26.46 |
Standard Formula 1 for comparison
| Product | Price |
|---|---|
| Formula 1 Nutritional Shake Mix Banana Cream 550g | £26.46 |
| Formula 1 Nutritional Shake Mix Cafe Latte 550g | £26.46 |
| Formula 1 Nutritional Shake Mix Cookie Crunch 550g | £26.46 |
| Formula 1 Nutritional Shake Mix Mint Chocolate 550g | £26.46 |
| Formula 1 Nutritional Shake Mix Smooth Chocolate 550g | £26.46 |
| Formula 1 Nutritional Shake Mix Strawberry Delight 550g | £26.46 |
The limited edition problem
A limited edition is not a permanent line, and stock is not guaranteed month to month.
If you build your morning around it and it disappears, you are back to choosing again.
That is a genuine annoyance rather than a small one, because routines are fragile.
The sensible approach is to keep a standard flavour as your staple and buy this alongside it.
Then if it goes, nothing about your week changes.
Who it suits
People who already drink the standard chocolate and want a change for a few weeks.
People who like sweeter drinks and find the standard range restrained.
People buying a second tub rather than their first.
It is not a good first tub, because it is not representative of the range.
How to make it
Two scoops into 250ml as with any Formula 1, and milk suits it better than water.
Blending with ice takes the edge off the sweetness noticeably.
It does not need anything added, and adding coffee fights the pistachio note.
If it is too sweet as made, more liquid works better than fewer scoops.
Limited editions across the range
Pineapple Coconut is the other limited edition in stock at the moment.
Both behave the same way commercially, appearing for a period and then going.
They are usually priced in line with the standard range, sometimes in a different tub size.
People buy them for variety rather than value, and that is a perfectly good reason.
Just do not let one become the flavour your whole week depends on.
If you want to try it without committing
One tub is three weeks at a serving a day, which is a fair test.
Alternate it with your usual flavour rather than replacing it entirely.
That way a tub lasts six weeks and you never lose your staple.
It also stops the sweetness becoming tiring, which is the usual complaint after a fortnight.
Ordering
No minimum order and delivery is shown at checkout.
Buy one tub, because a limited edition you dislike is not one you can return to later.
If it is out of stock, waiting is more sensible than substituting another limited edition blind.
We are an independent Herbalife member based in the UK. Prices on this page were checked in August 2026 and can change. The price shown on the product page is the one that applies.
Frequently asked questions
What does Dubai Style Chocolate taste like?
Sweeter than Smooth Chocolate with a distinct pistachio note behind the cocoa. Milk suits it better than water.
How is it different from Smooth Chocolate?
It is sweeter, nuttier, and comes in a 500g tub rather than 550g, so slightly fewer servings.
Is it a good first tub?
No. It is not representative of the range and it is a limited edition. Start with Smooth Chocolate or Vanilla Cream.
Will it still be available next month?
It is a limited edition, so stock is not guaranteed. Keep a standard flavour as your staple.
How many servings does the tub hold?
It is a 500g tub, so slightly fewer than the standard 550g tubs. Divide the price by servings to compare properly.
Should I add anything to it?
No. Adding coffee fights the pistachio note. If it is too sweet, use more liquid rather than fewer scoops.
Is it more expensive than standard flavours?
Per serving, slightly, because the tub is smaller for a similar price.
Are these genuine?
Yes. We are an independent Herbalife member based in the UK and everything we ship is genuine stock.
