Pistachio Gelato
Pistachio gelato is a standout, with one visitor comparing it to gelato they had in Italy.
La Fragola Café Gelateria
Downtown Dubai
La Fragola Café Gelateria is an ice cream shop in Downtown Dubai serving creamy gelato in a broad range of flavours, along with milkshakes. Reviews make it worth considering for pistachio gelato, generous servings and a relaxed seat with Burj Khalifa views.
Reputation Score
4.1
★★★★☆
103 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Rich Texture
Customers describe the gelato as rich, creamy and not overly sweet, which suits visitors who dislike very sugary ice cream.
Broad Choice
There is a good variety of flavours, including lemon, chocolate, caramel, Oreo and Nutella chocolate.
Generous Servings
One review specifically found the serving size generous, useful if you want a substantial dessert rather than a tiny scoop.
Outdoor Views
Outdoor seating is available with views of Burj Khalifa, adding a scenic option for a dessert break.
Family Friendly
A review highlights kind treatment of children, while others describe the seating as cosy and suitable for relaxing.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check Toppings. If ordering the Dubai chocolate cup, confirm the topping first: one customer expected knafeh but received whipped cream instead.
Allow Time. Service has not always been prompt, so avoid a rushed visit; one review describes waiting half an hour without acknowledgement.
Try Less Sweet. If you prefer restrained sweetness, ask about flavours that suit that preference; a visitor specifically liked the ice cream because it was not so sweet.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Souk Al Bahar
Burj Khalifa - Downtown Dubai, Dubai
| Mon | 9:45 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 9:45 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 9:45 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 9:45 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 9:45 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 9:45 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 9:45 AM – 12:00 AM |
Popular Mentions
Milkshakes
Milkshakes are a customer-mentioned option alongside the gelato.
Dubai chocolate cup
The Dubai chocolate cup is mentioned in a topping-related complaint, so confirm what accompanies it when ordering.
Cherry yoghurt
Cherry yoghurt is one of the flavours a customer singled out as especially enjoyable.
Common Concerns
Rude Service
Several reviews report dismissive or disrespectful service, including one customer who said they were told to leave while waiting for a friend.
Order Dispute
One customer received whipped cream instead of the pictured knafeh topping on a Dubai chocolate cup and felt the product was misrepresented.
Small Portions
Not every serving feels generous: one visitor found the portion small and also felt customer service needed improvement.
Slow Acknowledgement
A customer reported waiting around half an hour without acknowledgement, even though the café was not busy.
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The Bottom Line
La Fragola Café Gelateria is a gelato stop in Downtown Dubai where you can order scoops in flavours ranging from pistachio, lemon and chocolate to caramel, Oreo and Nutella chocolate. Milkshakes are also mentioned, and the pistachio gelato has drawn a comparison with gelato eaten in Italy. The gelato is often described as creamy, rich and not too sweet, while one customer found the serving size generous.
There is seating for a relaxed dessert break, including outdoor seating with Burj Khalifa tower views. That makes the setting more appealing than a quick takeaway, especially if you are already spending time around the mall area. Reviews also mention kind service with children and a cosy, clean space, though the experience appears inconsistent.
The main caution is customer service. Several visitors describe staff as friendly, patient and accommodating, but others report rude or dismissive treatment, including being told to leave while waiting for a friend and going unacknowledged for around half an hour. One customer also received whipped cream rather than the pictured knafeh topping on a Dubai chocolate cup.
Confirm order details before paying, and allow extra time if you are not in a hurry.