Pistachio favourite
The pistachio is repeatedly praised for its smooth texture, roasted character and balanced salty-sweet flavour.
GELATO DEL MAR - Artisanal Ice Cream
Majan
Gelato Del Mar is an artisanal ice cream and coffee shop in Majan, known for inventive combinations alongside classics. Visitors can sample flavours before choosing, with pistachio, sour cherry with dark chocolate, sorbets and speciality coffee among the standouts.
Reputation Score
5.0
★★★★★
149 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Fresh texture
Reviews describe the gelato as creamy, smooth and well balanced in both flavour and sweetness.
Dairy-free choice
Lactose-intolerant customers report finding many options, including sorbets and vegan flavours.
Friendly hospitality
Owners and staff give tastings, help with decisions and make the small shop feel welcoming.
Coffee pairing
Coffee is a strong part of the visit, with reviews specifically praising cappuccino, affogato and cascara.
Takeaway packaging
A reviewer bought about one kilo to take to a gathering, and found the packaging attractive and well made.
Family-friendly setting
The cute shop has indoor and outdoor areas, with reviewers describing it as suitable for families with children.
Tips for a Better Visit
Sample first. Ask to taste several flavours before ordering; reviewers say sampling helps when the unusual combinations make choosing difficult.
Ask vegan options. If you avoid dairy, ask which vegan and sorbet flavours are currently available; the selection changes, and a favourite may return later.
Try bold blends. For an adventurous order, consider Sour Cherry with Dark Chocolate or Earl Grey milk chocolate rather than only standard flavours.
Check seasonal flavours. Ask what is fresh that day, since reviewers say the flavour selection changes with the season.
Plan takeaway. For a gathering, consider a larger takeaway order: one reviewer bought about a kilo and said everyone enjoyed it.
Pair coffee. Gelato can be paired with coffee; reviewers specifically call out affogato and cappuccino as worthwhile choices.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Midtown, Central Majan Mall - near Al Barari
Wadi Al Safa 3 - Majan, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
Popular Mentions
Sour Cherry with Dark Chocolate
This combination was rated especially highly for its tart cherry and dark chocolate pairing.
Earl Gray milk chocolate
A distinctive tea-and-chocolate flavour that several reviewers singled out as a must-try.
Smokey S’mores
A popular richer choice, described as a favourite for both adults and children.
Mango passion fruit sorbet
Reviewers describe this sorbet as vibrant, refreshing and full of real fruit flavour.
Common Concerns
Subtle blend
In the matcha, balsamic and strawberry jam flavour, the added balsamic and jam notes were too restrained for one reviewer.
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The Bottom Line
Gelato Del Mar is a small artisanal gelato and coffee shop in Majan, worth considering if you enjoy flavours beyond the usual vanilla-and-chocolate routine. You can sample before choosing, then settle in with a cone, cup or coffee pairing. Reviews repeatedly praise the creamy texture, balanced sweetness and fresh-tasting ingredients.
The flavour board leans creative. Pistachio is a reliable favourite, especially for its roasted, salty-sweet profile, while Sour Cherry with Dark Chocolate brings a sharper tart-and-bittersweet contrast. Earl Grey milk chocolate, Smokey S’mores and mango passion fruit sorbet are other named choices that reviewers enjoyed.
Sorbets and vegan options also make the shop useful for some lactose-intolerant customers, although availability can change. The space is small—one reviewer likened it to a kiosk—but there is indoor and outdoor seating, and several customers describe it as cosy, cute and family-friendly. Coffee is more than an afterthought, with cappuccino, affogato and cascara receiving specific mentions.
For groups or invitations, takeaway is practical: a customer bought about one kilo, liked the packaging and said everyone enjoyed it. One caution for flavour hunters: a matcha, balsamic and strawberry jam combination was tasty, but its added notes came through subtly.