Beach views
Seating by the beach and Ferris wheel makes an ice cream stop feel like part of the waterfront outing.
Häagen-Dazs - The Beach
The Beach Waterfront
Häagen-Dazs - The Beach is a counter-service ice cream shop in The Beach Waterfront, serving scoops and sorbet alongside treats such as milkshakes. It is a handy beachside stop for cooling down, with indoor air-conditioning and seating overlooking the beach.
Reputation Score
4.3
★★★★☆
111 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Creamy scoops
Reviews describe the ice cream as rich, creamy, smooth and well balanced, with fresh waffle cones also noted.
Indoor cooling
The air-conditioned indoor area is useful when Dubai’s heat makes outdoor seating less appealing.
Fresh cones
One review specifically found the waffle cones fresh, adding a useful detail beyond the scoop itself.
Dessert options
Milkshakes and the chocolate petit gateau give you alternatives when a simple scoop is not enough.
Clean kiosk
The small kiosk was described as clean and well kept, with quick service on one visit.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check bill. Review the bill before paying: one customer says two two-scoop orders were charged as four single scoops.
Ask availability. Ask whether your chosen flavour is actually available before queuing, since one advertised flavour had already sold out.
Use Entertainer. Check the Entertainer app before ordering; reviews say this location participates, which may affect the value of your visit.
Avoid rushes. If you are in a hurry, visit outside busy periods because one-counter staffing has caused long waits.
Choose indoors. On especially hot days, use the air-conditioned indoor area rather than relying only on the outdoor terrace.
Plan the visit
Practical details
North Side - The Beach Waterfront Complex - opposite Jumeirah Beach Residences
Marsa Dubai - The Beach Waterfront, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 1:45 AM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 1:45 AM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 1:45 AM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 1:45 AM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 1:45 AM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 1:45 AM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 1:45 AM |
Popular Mentions
Mango and raspberry
These two flavours were specifically recommended by a customer as worth trying.
Molten lawa cake with vanilla ice cream
This dessert combination received an especially enthusiastic review.
Macadamia Crunch
Macadamia Crunch was described as particularly enjoyable, although another review questioned the amount of nuts in a macadamia flavour.
Dulce de lèche
Dulce de lèche is one customer’s favourite flavour at the branch.
Common Concerns
Inconsistent service
Several reviews report rude or unhelpful evening cashier service, including harsh communication and poor assistance with orders.
Small portions
Some customers found the portions smaller than European Häagen-Dazs versions, while another complained about a minuscule scoop on a waffle.
Limited flavours
The beach branch has been criticised for a narrow flavour range and for advertising flavours that were sold out.
Billing confusion
A review describes a dispute over separate cups, with two two-scoop orders initially charged as four single scoops.
Busy periods
When only one person is behind the counter, queues can become slow.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
AED4 per cup
extra cup
“AED4 per cup, ummm!!, but then why the staff who took the order didn’t tell me? And why the cashier staff charged automatically 18AEDX4 and not AED29x2+4+4 (4 AED”Google review · January 2025
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The Bottom Line
Häagen-Dazs - The Beach is a small, counter-service ice cream stop in The Beach Waterfront, and its main draw is simple: a cold scoop with beach scenery. Customers mention rich vanilla and strawberry, mango and raspberry, lemon ice cream, and dulce de lèche. Milkshakes, fresh waffle cones and the molten lava cake with vanilla ice cream broaden the choices beyond a single scoop.
The setting works well for a quick waterfront dessert. Reviews describe seating with beach and Ferris wheel views, plus an air-conditioned indoor area for escaping the heat. One customer also found the kiosk clean, well kept and quick, while another enjoyed outdoor seating during a Dubai festival event.
Service is not equally dependable. Many recent reviews praise welcoming staff, but others describe rude evening cashier interactions or unhelpful order handling. Check your bill carefully, especially if splitting scoops into separate cups: one customer reported being charged 18 AED four times instead of the expected two-scoop pricing.
Portions and flavour availability can also disappoint; the branch has been called limited in variety, and an advertised flavour was reportedly sold out. The Entertainer app is mentioned as a possible saving.