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S. Abdul Khaliq Sweets

  • CuisinePakistani - mithai
  • CategorySweet Shop
  • Rating★ 4.3
  • Price$

S. Abdul Khaliq Sweets operates from the Pearl Heaven building on the Boat Basin strip near Clifton Center in Karachi, Sindh, and has become an established destination for traditional Pakistani mithai in the area. The shop's best-known items include gulab jamun, barfi and kaju katli, all sold by weight from display counters rather than served at tables.

S. Abdul Khaliq Sweets operates from the Pearl Heaven building on the Boat Basin strip near Clifton Center in Karachi, Sindh, and has become an established destination for traditional Pakistani mithai in the area. The shop's best-known items include gulab jamun, barfi and kaju katli, all sold by weight from display counters rather than served at tables. There is no seating; the business operates purely as a takeaway sweet shop, popular both for personal consumption and for gifting boxes of sweets to family or on festive occasions. The atmosphere is that of a busy neighbourhood mithai counter rather than a boutique confectionery, with steady foot traffic from the Boat Basin restaurant strip and nearby Clifton Center. Demand rises noticeably around festivals and celebrations, when customers order larger mixed boxes in advance. Prices are budget-friendly, consistent with a traditional mithai shop rather than a premium dessert brand. For visitors exploring the Boat Basin food strip, S. Abdul Khaliq Sweets offers a convenient stop to sample or purchase classic Pakistani sweets alongside the area's many restaurants.

Practical information for S. Abdul Khaliq Sweets · Last updated August 2026
Price $
Hours Daily approx 9AM-11PM
Reservations Not applicable; counter service
Address Pearl Heaven, Shop 7-8, Boat Basin, near Clifton Center, Karachi

Signature dishes

  • Gulab jamun
  • Barfi
  • Kaju katli

Good to know

Known for
Established Karachi mithai shop on the Boat Basin strip, known for traditional Pakistani sweets sold by weight

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Location

Pearl Heaven, Shop 7-8, Boat Basin, near Clifton Center, Karachi

24.8228, 67.0312 View on map

Highlights

  • Established Boat Basin destination for traditional Pakistani mithai
  • Gulab jamun, barfi and kaju katli sold by weight
  • Counter-service sweets shop near Clifton Center
  • Popular for gifting boxes of sweets

Tips for visiting

  • Sweets are sold by weight; ask staff for a mixed box
  • Visit ahead of festivals when demand for mithai boxes rises
  • No seating; the shop is for takeaway purchases

Accessibility

The shop is at street level in the Pearl Heaven arcade with direct access from Boat Basin.

Frequently asked questions

Does the shop offer seating?

No, it operates as a counter-service sweet shop for takeaway.

What are the signature sweets?

Gulab jamun, barfi and kaju katli are among the best-known items.

Where is it located?

It is in the Pearl Heaven building on the Boat Basin strip near Clifton Center.