Pistachio favourite
The pistachio shake is repeatedly praised for its thick texture, mild sweetness and generous pistachios.
Dynamite Shake
Umm Suqeim
Dynamite Shake in Umm Suqeim is a small, takeaway-focused ice cream shop known for unusually thick Iranian-style shakes packed with nuts, fruit and ice cream. The pistachio shake and Dynamite Shake are the clearest starting points, with a playful preparation style adding to the visit.
Reputation Score
4.4
★★★★☆
517 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Nutty texture
Shakes combine ground nuts, fruit, banana and ice cream into a substantial, spoon-thick drink.
Filling portions
Even the small size can be enough for one person, making it easier to avoid over-ordering.
Fast service
Several reviews describe quick ordering, friendly staff and car-side ordering at this compact shop.
Natural ingredients
Customers describe the drinks as mixtures of nuts, fruit and ice cream, with naturally sweet ingredients.
Fun preparation
The shake-making performance turns ordering into more than a standard drink pickup.
Tips for a Better Visit
Start small. Try the small first: the Dynamite Shake large was described as excessive, while small and medium were filling.
Plan parking. Allow time for parking or consider the private paid parking next to the building when roadside spaces are full.
Expect takeaway. Plan to drink it in your car or while out, since seating is limited or unavailable.
Try pistachio. For a first order, pistachio is the safest bet in the reviews, especially if you like thick, nut-heavy shakes.
Check khameh. If ordering Persian ice cream, confirm that the cream is included, as one customer said it was missing.
Plan the visit
Practical details
715 D94
Jumeirah - Umm Suqeim 2, Dubai
| Mon | 4:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Tue | 4:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Wed | 4:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Thu | 4:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Fri | 4:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Sat | 4:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Sun | 4:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
Popular Mentions
Nostalgia Pistachio
The pistachio version is repeatedly singled out for its rich, balanced sweetness and thick, nutty texture.
Nostalgic Hazelnut
The hazelnut option appeals to customers who prefer a rich chocolate flavour with controlled sweetness.
Sandbad سندباد
Also called Maajoon, this Iranian-style blend is described as a thick paste of nuts, ice cream and fruit.
Maajoon
The traditional nut, fruit and ice-cream mixture is recommended as a distinctive Iranian treat.
Common Concerns
Limited seating
This is mainly a takeaway stop: reviews mention no indoor or outdoor seating and only a few seats.
Parking pressure
Parking can be difficult, especially in the evenings and on weekends, with limited spaces outside.
Peak waits
Waiting times can stretch when the shop is busy, which is less convenient for a quick late-night pickup.
Inconsistent thickness
One regular customer found a later shake thinner, with fewer nuts and less cream than before.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
10,20 and 27AED
small, medium and large portions
“10,20 and 27AED for small, medium and large portions”Google review · February 2025
AED 12
small size
“The small size which is for AED 12 is so filling for 1 person”Google review · May 2025
10 AED
small
“The small size is only 10 AED, which is a steal! It’s totally worth the price”Google review · February 2025
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The Bottom Line
Dynamite Shake in Umm Suqeim is built around thick Iranian-style shakes rather than a broad ice-cream menu. Customers come for the Nostalgia Pistachio, Dynamite Shake, Nostalgic Hazelnut and the nut-and-fruit blend called Sandbad سندباد. The drinks combine ingredients such as pistachios, walnuts, banana, fruit, ice cream and cream, creating a substantial texture that some reviewers say is closer to eating than drinking.
Pistachio is the most dependable choice in the reviews: it is often described as rich, mildly sweet, packed with nuts and filling even in the small size. The Dynamite Shake has strong supporters too, although its coconut-like flavour did not suit everyone, and some visitors found the social-media hype exceeded the taste. Quality has also been inconsistent for at least one regular, who noticed less thickness, nuts and cream on a later visit.
This is primarily a takeaway stop with little or no seating. Service is often quick and car orders are accepted, but peak-time waits can grow. Parking is limited and difficult during busy evenings, so allow extra time or use the nearby private paid parking.
If ordering Persian ice cream, check that the khameh cream is included.