Chikoo favourite
Chikoo is repeatedly praised, with one visitor calling it tasty and another recommending it as the flavour to try.
Trufrut Natural Ice Cream
Al Karama
TruFrut Natural Ice Cream in Al Karama specialises in fruit-forward ice creams, with chikoo and sitaphal drawing especially strong praise. It is a small, casual stop where you can try natural-style flavours, including sugar-free options, and choose a scoop or cone.
Reputation Score
4.2
★★★★☆
186 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Fruit flavours
The menu stands out for fruit-led choices such as sitaphal, gulkand and tender coconut rather than standard-only flavours.
Taste samples
A reviewer says you can ask for a little spoon of a flavour before committing to a scoop.
Sugar-free option
Reviews mention sugar-free ice creams, giving diet-conscious customers an alternative to the regular flavours.
Clean shop
Although the shop is tiny, one review found it very clean and said the staff were decent.
Tips for a Better Visit
Ask to taste. Before choosing a scoop, ask for a small tasting spoon; a reviewer says this is available for deciding between variants.
Check flavours. Call or ask what is actually available before travelling, especially for seasonal sitaphal and tender coconut.
Avoid rush. Allow extra time on weekends, when reviews mention longer-than-usual queues and waits for your turn.
Try a cone. If you are choosing how to serve your scoop, one reviewer specifically preferred ordering it with an ice-cream cone.
Locate carefully. The shop can be hard to spot; one review says it is adjacent to Govindas restaurant rather than clearly marked as Naturals.
Confirm orders. For delivery, verify the order directly before paying online; one customer reported a multi-hour delay and unanswered support calls.
Plan the visit
Practical details
8 4A St
Al Karama, Dubai
| Mon | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Small portions
One reviewer felt the portion size was very small for the price.
Flavour gaps
Availability can be unreliable: a reviewer said 80% of the menu flavours were unavailable when visiting.
Long waits
Weekend crowds and counter delays have led to longer waits; one customer reported waiting 40 minutes and leaving.
Sweet flavours
Some customers found the ice cream overly sweet, so it may not suit anyone looking for restrained sweetness.
Delivery failure
A website order in 2025 was delayed for hours, with the customer reporting no delivery and unresponsive support.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
AED 12
single scoop
“Its AED 12 for a single scoop”Google review · September 2023
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The Bottom Line
TruFrut is a small ice-cream shop in Al Karama built around natural-style fruit flavours. Chikoo is the safest starting point: reviewers describe it as tasty and repeatedly recommend it. Sitaphal, also called custard apple, is another standout, while tender coconut has both enthusiastic fans and at least one comparison that found it less impressive than Naturals in India.
Gulkand, roasted almond and lychee also receive positive mentions. The shop is casual and compact rather than a place to settle in for a long dessert stop. One reviewer found it very clean, but another said there was no place to sit.
Weekend visits can take patience: reviews mention longer waits, including one 40-minute delay at the counter. Go at a quieter time if you want to browse the flavours without a queue. Prices are not consistently described as cheap.
One dated review records AED 12 for a single scoop, while another calls the portions small for the price. Sugar-free options are mentioned, and a reviewer says you can request a small tasting spoon before choosing. Availability is the main practical caution.
Popular flavours, including sitaphal and tender coconut, have been unavailable on some visits, so ask what is fresh that day. Delivery is riskier: a 2025 website-order review reports hours of delay and unanswered calls. For a first visit, go in person, taste before ordering, and keep expectations focused on the ice cream rather than seating or fast service.