Kulfi variety
The menu includes distinctive flavours, with coffee, pistachio, malai and cashew-roasted kulfi all receiving specific praise.
KULFICHAI-Dubai
Al Karama
KULFICHAI-Dubai is an ice cream shop in Al Karama centred on Indian kulfi and chai. Reviews point to inventive flavours such as coffee kulfi and pistachio, while the kulfi falooda gives you a refreshing, textured dessert in a modern café setting.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
510 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Falooda highlight
The kulfi falooda is described as refreshing, with a pleasing balance of textures and authentic flavour.
Chai quality
Customers regularly call the chai rich, aromatic and authentically Indian, with saffron chai singled out as a recommendation.
Creative desserts
The presentation and unusual flavour combinations give the desserts a more inventive feel than a standard ice cream stop.
Modern setting
The Karama branch has a modern café design, and reviews also mention a clean, tidy and relaxing atmosphere.
Natural flavour
The custard apple kulfi was noted for tasting natural rather than like an artificial flavouring.
Cookies pairing
Butter cookies and chai are a well-liked pairing, adding a simple snack option alongside the desserts.
Tips for a Better Visit
Adjust ginger. If ordering ginger chai, ask for less ginger: one reviewer found the standard amount very strong.
Try saffron. Saffron chai is a safer first order if you want a recommended flavour rather than a particularly forceful spice profile.
Pair cookies. Add butter cookies to matka chai if you want a small snack alongside your drink and kulfi.
Plan the visit
Practical details
27 Kuwait St
Al Karama, Dubai
| Mon | 11:30 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Tue | 11:30 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Wed | 11:30 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Thu | 11:30 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Fri | 11:30 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Sat | 11:30 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Sun | 11:30 AM – 11:30 PM |
Common Concerns
Limited seating
The outlet is small, with limited sitting, so it may suit a quick stop better than a large group visit.
Price concern
One reviewer felt that 12 AED was too high for a very small kulfi and questioned its value.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
12 AED
kulfi
“Otherwise 12 AED for a tiny weeny kulfi is very high”Google review · April 2025
DXB
LOCAL
LOCAL
The Bottom Line
KULFICHAI-Dubai is an Al Karama ice cream shop built around Indian kulfi and chai. You can keep it classic with malai or pistachio kulfi, try the well-liked coffee kulfi, or order kulfi falooda for a refreshing dessert with contrasting textures. Chai is central too, with saffron chai and matka chai both mentioned positively.
The appeal is not just the flavour range. Reviews describe a modern, aesthetic café with clean, tidy surroundings and Indian-style presentation. Customers also mention cookies as a useful pairing, especially with chai, and describe the service as welcoming and prompt.
There are a couple of practical caveats. This is a small outlet with limited seating, so it may work better for a quick dessert or tea stop than for a large group. If you order ginger chai, ask for less ginger because one reviewer found it very strong.
A dated review also considered 12 AED expensive for a tiny kulfi, so portion-to-price value may not suit everyone. For a first visit, saffron chai with a distinctive kulfi flavour is a sensible starting point. The reviews also make custard apple and malai jaggery worth considering if you prefer less familiar combinations.