Natural flavours
Fruit-based flavours taste fresh and authentic, with real fruit pulp or pieces rather than an overly sweet profile.
MAIN BRANCH OLD MUMBAI ICECREAM DUBAI
Al Karama
MAIN BRANCH OLD MUMBAI ICECREAM DUBAI is an ice cream shop in Al Karama built around fruit- and dry-fruit-based flavours described as natural and free from artificial flavours, preservatives and stabilisers. Reviews make the custard apple ice cream and jamun shots especially tempting, with tasting offered before you choose.
Reputation Score
4.9
★★★★★
1,027 ratings
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The Good Stuff
Try first
Customers can taste several flavours before committing, which is useful when choosing among unusual options.
Fruit pieces
The custard apple ice cream can include actual fruit pieces, adding texture beyond a smooth scoop.
Balanced texture
Several reviews describe the ice cream as creamy or dense without being overly sweet; Coffee Almond was praised for its balance.
Cosy setting
The shop has a family-friendly atmosphere with cosy seating for a short dessert stop.
Tips for a Better Visit
Sample first. Ask to taste several flavours before choosing, especially if you are new to fruit-based combinations.
Plan parking. If you are driving, consider parking on the main road and walking because parking near the shop can be difficult.
Try jamun. Start with the jamun shots or Sitaphal ice cream; both are repeatedly singled out as worthwhile choices.
Try chilli guava. For a tangy, unusual flavour, sample the chilli guava combination before settling on a scoop.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Post Office - 18 24 St - near Karama
Al Karama, Dubai
| Mon | 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Tue | 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Wed | 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Thu | 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Fri | 11:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Sat | 11:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Sun | 11:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
Popular Mentions
Jamun shots
The jamun shots are described as tangy and refreshing, making them a distinctive alternative to a standard scoop.
Guava & Chilli
This unusual combination recreates the familiar guava-with-chilli taste and is repeatedly recommended for sampling.
Rabdi
Rabdi receives specific praise for its creamy, authentic flavour and is worth considering as a richer choice.
Tender coconut ice cream
Reviews highlight actual tender coconut pieces in the ice cream, adding a noticeable bite to the smooth texture.
OMI Kulfi Faluda
The OMI Kulfi Faluda was recommended as a staff suggestion and described as delicious.
Common Concerns
Quality variance
One recent review said the Sitaphal ice cream had become too sweet and contained less fruit pulp.
Parking difficulty
Parking may be inconvenient around the branch; one reviewer suggested parking on the main road and walking.
Fragile cones
A reviewer reported that cones had become thin and fragile over four recent orders.
Single-scoop cost
One customer considered a single scoop of custard apple ice cream a little pricey, despite finding it worth trying.
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The Bottom Line
If you like Indian-style fruit ice cream rather than standard gelato flavours, this Al Karama shop is worth considering. You can sample flavours before choosing, then order scoops, takeaway boxes, falooda or shakes. Reviews repeatedly point to custard apple, guava and jamun as standouts, with real fruit pulp or pieces giving some flavours a more distinctive profile.
The custard apple scoop is a strong starting point: one customer found actual fruit pieces in it, while another called Sitaphal their favourite. Guava appears in several forms, including Guava & Chilli, and jamun shots are described as tangy and refreshing. Tender coconut also has actual coconut bits.
For something richer, Rabdi, Coffee Almond and the OMI Kulfi Faluda get specific praise. Expect a creamy, dense texture and sweetness that many reviewers found balanced rather than excessive. The shop is described as a cosy, family-friendly space with quick, welcoming service.
There are mixed notes on consistency, though: one recent review said Sitaphal had become too sweet with less fruit pulp, and another reported fragile cones and tightly weighed portions. Parking can be difficult; one reviewer suggested leaving the car on the main road and walking. Prices are not given clearly, although one customer found a single custard apple scoop pricey while another considered overall pricing reasonable.
Sampling first is the safest way to navigate the wide flavour range.