Flavour choice
There is a broad selection, from familiar flavours to options such as lemon, passion fruit and coconut.
Morelli's Gelato - The Beach JBR
Dubai Marina
Morelli’s Gelato at The Beach JBR in Dubai Marina is an ice-cream shop for scoops, sundaes and coffee, with indoor and outdoor seating. Reviews point to its broad flavour choice, generous waffle portions and a sea-and-sunset setting that makes it more of a sit-down dessert stop than a quick cone.
Reputation Score
4.3
★★★★☆
171 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Pistachio pick
Pistachio is recommended by staff as a best seller, and several reviews found it especially good.
Generous servings
The portions can be substantial: one sundae was described as large enough for up to three people.
Sea view
Outdoor seating gives you a place to enjoy dessert with views of the sea and setting sun.
Waffle texture
One review found the waffle crisp outside and soft inside, topped with vanilla ice cream and fresh cream.
Indoor seating
Indoor seating is available when Dubai’s heat makes sitting outside less comfortable.
Menu guidance
A review says the servers knew the menu inside out and were happy to help with choices.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check discounts. Check whether your Entertainer offer applies before ordering; one review says it can save a lot for families and friends.
Ask first. If you want to swap a flavour in a set dessert, ask about the fee first: one substitution cost 5 dirhams.
Share sundaes. Consider sharing a sundae rather than ordering one per person; a customer said one could serve up to three.
Try pistachio. Pistachio is a sensible first flavour to try because staff described it as the best seller.
Time sunset. For the outdoor experience, visit around sunset: one review specifically praised the sea view and setting sun.
Use indoors. On especially hot days, choose the indoor seating rather than the outdoor tables.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Shop #2104 - Al Mamsha St - opposite JBR
Marsa Dubai - Dubai Marina, Dubai
Popular Mentions
Chocolate fondue
Chocolate fondue was described alongside the ice cream as a delicious family treat.
Turkish coffee
One review specifically called out the Turkish coffee as a highlight.
Knickerbocker glory
This three-flavour dessert comes with vanilla, strawberry and chocolate, though substitutions may incur a fee.
Common Concerns
High pricing
Several customers considered the gelato expensive, even when they felt the location partly explained the price.
Change fee
One customer was charged a 5-dirham fee for replacing chocolate with mango in a knickerbocker glory.
Slow service
A review reported waiting 25 minutes before anyone took the order.
Cleanliness concern
One customer found the café dirty and said sitting on the sofas was unpleasant.
Uneven flavours
Strawberry received a poor mention, while the same reviewer liked the other flavours.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
45 dhs
four scoops
“I had the four scoops that cost me 45 dhs”Google review · September 2024
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The Bottom Line
Morelli’s Gelato at The Beach JBR in Dubai Marina works well when you want dessert somewhere you can sit rather than simply grab a cone. You can order scoops, sundaes, waffles and coffee, with pistachio repeatedly recommended as the best seller. The flavour range is broad, including lemon, coconut, passion fruit and mango.
The setting is a real part of the appeal. Reviews mention indoor and outdoor seating, a chilled atmosphere after a hot beach day, and outdoor tables with a sea view and setting sun. The waffle drew a particularly useful description: crisp outside, soft inside, with vanilla ice cream and fresh cream.
Portions can be large too; one sundae was said to serve up to three people. Budget for a premium-location price rather than a bargain scoop. A four-scoop order was reported at 45 dhs, while a two-scoop cup was AED30.
There is also a reported 5-dirham flavour-change fee for a knickerbocker glory, so ask before modifying a set dessert. One older review described slow service and dirty sofas, although other customers found the staff welcoming and professional. Check Entertainer savings before paying, and use the indoor seating when the heat is intense.