Creative flavours
Unusual options include Midnight Popcorn, Lemon & Mint, pecan and Sea Salt Pretzel.
Shivers Gelato
Al Barsha South Fourth - Lawns 1
Shivers Gelato is a cozy ice cream shop in Al Barsha South Fourth - Lawns 1, serving creamy gelato alongside desserts and coffee. Reviews make the Sea Salt Pretzel, Kinder combinations and unusual popcorn flavours especially worth exploring, with tastings helping you choose.
Reputation Score
4.9
★★★★★
843 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Tastings offered
Staff commonly let customers sample flavours before choosing, which is useful when the combinations are unfamiliar.
Half-and-half
You can split a cup or cone between two flavours, making it easier to try combinations such as Kinder and Sea Salt Pretzel.
Outdoor seating
The shop is small, but reviews note several outdoor seats for enjoying gelato and coffee outside.
Balanced sweetness
One customer specifically appreciated that the ice cream was not overly sweet.
Dairy-free option
A strawberry flavour was described as sugar- and dairy-free, while other reviews also mention a dairy-free choice.
Cozy atmosphere
The compact setting has contemporary interiors, music and outdoor tables; one family visit also found indoor and outdoor seating.
Generous portions
A review specifically describes the gelato portions as generous.
Tips for a Better Visit
Ask to sample. Ask for tastings before deciding, especially if you are choosing among the more unusual flavours.
Try two flavours. Use the half-and-half cup or cone option to pair two flavours in one serving.
Choose lighter. For a lighter option, ask about the strawberry flavour described as sugar- and dairy-free.
Sit outside. If you want more room, choose outdoor seating; reviews describe the interior as small but the outside area as larger.
Visit Sundays. Sunday can be a calmer time: one review found the shop very quiet on a Sunday.
Check delivery. If ordering dessert delivery, check the item on arrival because one customer reported a spoiled caramel milk cake.
Plan the visit
Practical details
The Icon Casa 3, District 12 - Jumeirah Village Circle
Al Barsha South Fourth - Lawns 1, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
Popular Mentions
Kinder Surprise
A creamy, indulgent Kinder-style gelato that one customer considered worth the visit on its own.
Tiramisu
Tiramisu is singled out as a rich, creamy flavour in a review of the gelato.
Choco Souffle
One customer called the choco soufflé perfect and recommended it alongside the unusual gelato flavours.
Popcorn Gelato
This version is described as salty, sweet and creamy, with the character of buttery popcorn.
Common Concerns
Limited space
The shop is small, and one review says indoor seating is essentially limited to a small bench.
Prices unclear
Prices were not displayed in one visit, and that customer found the shop a little expensive.
Inconsistent delivery
One customer said the caramel milk cake changed in taste and a later delivery arrived spoiled; check delivery freshness carefully.
Some flavours miss
A recent review found the gelato bland and disliked both Ferrero Rocher and crème brûlée.
DXB
LOCAL
LOCAL
The Bottom Line
Shivers Gelato is a small, relaxed ice cream shop in Al Barsha South Fourth - Lawns 1, known for gelato that goes beyond standard chocolate and vanilla. You can ask to taste several flavours, then build a cup or cone half-and-half. Sea Salt Pretzel, Kinder Surprise, Midnight Popcorn and Tiramisu are among the names that recur in customer visits.
The flavour range is a strong reason to come. Reviews describe the gelato as creamy and rich, while one customer particularly liked that it was not too sweet. There is also a strawberry flavour described as sugar- and dairy-free.
Beyond scoops, customers mention choco soufflé, cookies, tiramisu cups, qatayef and coffee, so it works for a dessert stop rather than gelato alone. Expect a compact interior. One review mentions only a small indoor bench, although several customers liked the outdoor tables and the calm, cozy atmosphere.
Prices were not displayed in one visit and were considered a little expensive. Delivery also deserves a check: one customer reported a spoiled caramel milk cake and a change in taste across orders. For a first visit, sampling first and choosing outdoor seating are sensible moves.