Flavour range
The selection includes unusual choices such as watermelon, mandarin, pomegranate and mascarpone alongside familiar classics.
Mammamia Gelato Italiano Dubai - Ice cream "Gelato" Daily made
Downtown Dubai
Mammamia Gelato Italiano is an artisan gelato and dessert stop in Downtown Dubai, with gelato made daily and a wide choice of flavours. Reviews particularly highlight the pistachio, strawberry cheesecake and freshly made waffle cones, plus a small seating area for a break while shopping.
Reputation Score
4.0
★★★★☆
327 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Fresh cones
Freshly made cones add a useful upgrade to the gelato, with reviewers also noting the wafer served on top.
Cheesecake gelato
Strawberry cheesecake is a standout for several reviewers, with one describing it as a flavour they could have eaten entirely.
Distinctive flavours
The watermelon gelato was praised for tasting exactly like the fruit, while Amarena and mandarin also receive specific approval.
Seating area
There are tables and chairs inside, making this more than a quick takeaway stop during a Dubai Mall visit.
Tips for a Better Visit
Sample first. Ask about tasting a flavour before paying; sample policies and staff responses appear inconsistent across visits.
Try pistachio. Pistachio is one of the safer starting points in the reviews, with one customer calling it good and worth trying.
Choose a cone. For a fresher-textured serving, consider the freshly made waffle cone rather than a cup.
Find the spot. Look on Level 2 near Galleries Lafayette; one reviewer found it quieter there than busier mall areas.
Check portions. Before ordering a regular cup, confirm the serving size, since one review found the promised three-scoop portion unexpectedly small.
Plan the visit
Practical details
The Dubai Mall - Level 2 2nd Floor
Burj Khalifa - Downtown Dubai, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
Popular Mentions
Pistachio
Pistachio is repeatedly singled out as a flavour worth trying, though one visitor found the shop’s pistachio disappointing.
Espresso coffee with gelato
The espresso coffee with gelato is a distinctive combination mentioned positively by a reviewer.
Mandarin Icecream
Mandarin is another less common flavour that received an enthusiastic recommendation.
Common Concerns
Service inconsistency
Several reviews describe unwelcoming or rude service, especially when customers asked to taste flavours before ordering.
Small portions
Customers have questioned portion size and consistency, including a regular cup that looked smaller than a one-scoop cup.
Sweet flavours
Some reviewers found the gelato overly sweet or syrupy, which may disappoint anyone expecting a less sugary Italian style.
Sharp spoons
One customer and their husband reported that the supplied spoons were sharp enough to hurt the inside of their mouths.
Price concerns
Some visitors felt the Dubai Mall pricing was high when the flavour or portion did not meet expectations.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
39 AED
two medium cups of flavored gelato
“Two medium cups of flavored gelato cost 39 AED”Google review · January 2026
50 AED
ice-cream in a waffle cone
“Coffee will land you 25 AED plus, an ice-cream in a waffle cone will cost 50 AED”Google review · April 2024
25 AED plus
Coffee
“Coffee will land you 25 AED plus, an ice-cream in a waffle cone will cost 50 AED”Google review · April 2024
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The Bottom Line
Mammamia Gelato Italiano is a Dubai Mall dessert stop in Downtown Dubai where the main draw is the broad gelato selection. You can choose familiar flavours or more unusual ones such as watermelon, mandarin, Amarena, and pomegranate with mascarpone. Strawberry cheesecake and pistachio are among the more consistently appealing choices in the reviews, while freshly made waffle cones give the visit a little extra character.
There is a small seating area, so it works for a pause after shopping rather than only a grab-and-go cone. Families have also mentioned upbeat staff interactions, including a birthday celebration with music and dancing, although the service record is uneven. Several customers describe staff as welcoming and helpful with tastings; others report rude refusals or poor serving technique.
Price is firmly mall-level: one review reports 39 AED for two medium cups, while another quotes 50 AED for ice cream in a waffle cone and coffee at 25 AED plus. Portions have drawn criticism, including a regular cup that was expected to contain three scoops but looked unusually small. Also expect some flavours to run sweet, and check the spoon before eating, as one couple found theirs uncomfortably sharp.