Flavour range
Reviews highlight a wide choice, including mint chocolate chip, pralines and cream, cotton candy, citrus and Jamoca Almond.
Baskin Robbins
Al Barsha
Baskin Robbins is an ice cream parlour chain in Al Barsha with a wide flavour selection and more than just scoops. Reviews point to ice cream cakes for celebrations and drinks such as the chocolate chiller when you want something cold but not another cone.
Reputation Score
4.2
★★★★☆
116 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Fresh cones
Waffle cones are singled out as especially enjoyable when they are freshly made.
Ice cream cake
One customer preferred the ice cream cake to a frosted cake, citing its more elegant design and double-purpose dessert appeal.
Family friendly
Children are a strong part of the appeal, with one parent calling it their kids’ favourite ice cream.
Clean outlet
A morning visit was praised for cleanliness, quality and a patient, welcoming reception.
Tips for a Better Visit
Avoid rushes. Visit outside busy periods if possible: reviews mention a big line, one server and very slow service.
Plan cakes. For a custom ice cream cake, ask about arrangements two to three days ahead; branch capabilities may differ.
Check freshness. If you want a waffle cone, ask whether it is fresh, since that is when reviewers find it most appealing.
Check hours. Confirm the outlet’s closing time before a late-night visit, as one branch refused service at 12:30am.
Plan the visit
Practical details
4693+P46 - Sheikh Zayed Road, 4th Interchange
Al Barsha First - Al Barsha, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Slow service
Several reviews describe long waits, including one visit with a big line handled by one person.
Queue issues
Some customers felt they were ignored while waiting and saw other people served first.
Price concern
One reviewer considered the shop very expensive, despite liking the ice cream.
Late refusal
At the Mall of the Emirates outlet, a group of customers said they were refused service at 12:30 at night.
Stomach illness
One customer reported severe stomach aches after eating there; the review does not establish the cause.
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The Bottom Line
Baskin Robbins in Al Barsha is a familiar ice cream parlour with enough variety to make choosing part of the visit. Customers mention mint chocolate chip, pralines and cream, and other less-standard flavours such as Jamoca Almond, cotton candy and citrus. It is also a place to pick up an ice cream cake rather than a conventional frosted cake.
The range goes beyond scoops. Reviews mention fresh waffle cones, thick shakes, the chocolate chiller and a short-lived ice cream pizza made with a chocolate macaroon base and caramel chocolate crunch ice cream. Families may appreciate the child-friendly appeal: one parent says their kids consider it their favourite ice cream.
Service is less consistent than the desserts. Some visitors describe clean surroundings and patient, welcoming staff, while others report being ignored in line or waiting with only one person serving. If you are ordering a custom cake, plan two to three days ahead and confirm which branch can make it.
Prices can feel high to some customers, although one review called the portions affordable. Check late-night hours before going, and consider visiting outside a rush if you want a quicker order.