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Best Ice cream shops in Dubai
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Saffron Ice CreamSaffron ice cream received a particularly strong review, especially alongside Turkish coffee.
Cream PuffsThe cream puff is the standout order, with repeat visitors calling it one of the best in Dubai.
Iranian Sweets is a compact coffee shop in Al Rigga serving Iranian pastries, cakes and ice cream, with falooda and birthday cakes available to order. Reviews especially point first-time visitors towards the cream puffs and saffron ice cream, with coffee and tea for a casual sweet stop.
View full business page →Tip: Try Cream PuffStart with the cream puff; it is the item several returning customers specifically come back for.
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Ice creamThe homemade ice cream stands out for unusual flavours, including chocolate-orange-almond, banoffee pie and raspberry cheesecake.
Park settingOutdoor tables beneath a large tree create a quiet, lit setting inside the park, especially pleasant in cooler weather.
HAPI is an ice cream shop and all-day diner in Al Satwa's Al Khazzan Park, with a peaceful outdoor setting beneath a large tree. Customers return for its homemade ice cream, especially unusual sorbets, and for substantial flavours such as bone broth and sweet potato pancakes.
View full business page →Tip: Visit in winterChoose a winter evening for the outdoor seating; reviewers find the park atmosphere especially enjoyable then.
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Family treatsIce cream, boba milkshakes and waffles have worked well for families, with kids especially enjoying the ice cream.
Pocket wafflesPocket waffles are reported as crisp outside and soft inside, with Nutella Dream a standout flavour.
Keventers City Walk is a dessert shop in Al Wasl built around creamy milkshakes, boba drinks and freshly made waffles. The pocket waffles, especially Nutella Dream, are the clearest draw, while ice cream and family-friendly treats make it an easy stop during a City Walk outing.
View full business page →Tip: Separate toppingsFor delivered waffles, ask for honey and toppings separately; one customer preferred the plain waffle with toppings on the side.
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Ice CreamThe Oreo and Hazelnut two-scoop cone received a positive mention, giving non-bubble-tea drinkers another option.
Customisable MenuCustomers can adjust sweetness and choose toppings, making the drinks easier to tailor to personal taste.
Booba is a bubble tea store in Al Barsha, located at the entrance to Mall of the Emirates’ food court. It is worth considering for freshly made milk or fruit tea with customisable sweetness and toppings, plus ice cream when you want something beyond a drink.
View full business page →Tip: Confirm SweetnessIf you request less sugar, taste-check before leaving: one customer received a full-sugar drink despite asking for less.
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Marina viewsOutdoor tables overlook the marina, with reviewers describing the setting as peaceful and calm.
Excellent gelatoGelato is a major draw, with generous portions, rich textures and 28 flavours reported by one reviewer.
Massimo’s is an easygoing Italian restaurant in Dubai Marina with classic dishes and waterfront terrace seating. Reviews make its gelato a standout, while pizza, pasta and marina views give it a relaxed setting for a meal or dessert stop.
View full business page →Tip: Try gelatoLeave room for gelato; you can sample flavours before choosing, and two scoops were described as generous.
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Coffee QualityReviews consistently describe smooth, well-prepared coffee, including Americanos, cappuccino, Spanish latte and iced options.
Generous PortionsSeveral dishes are described as hearty or large; one reviewer said the pasta was almost enough for two people.
MAZMi Coffee & More is a cafe tucked into Bur Dubai’s Old Souq, beside Dubai Creek. Come for coffee, breakfast dishes such as shakshouka, or Emirati coffee gelato, then settle outdoors to watch abras pass and the sunset change over the waterfront.
View full business page →Tip: Find CarefullyLook between the souvenir shops and along the souq’s bylanes; the cafe is easy to miss.
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Custom designsCustom cakes regularly match supplied briefs, reference photos and exact specifications, including themed children’s cakes.
Vegan optionsA vegan chocolate unicorn cake was enjoyed by non-vegans, and one customer arranged a gluten-free, nut-free cake with coconut milk.
SugarMoo Desserts is a dessert shop in Al Quoz known for made-to-brief celebration cakes and delivery orders. Reviews highlight its custom designs, including children’s and wedding cakes, alongside popular treats such as red velvet cupcakes and small cake bundles.
View full business page →Tip: Order aheadFor a custom cake, aim for several days’ notice; one baby-shower order placed five days ahead went smoothly.
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Roman crustThe Roman pizza combines a crunchy exterior with an airy texture, while the toppings and dough remain the focus.
Fresh ingredientsReviewers repeatedly describe the ingredients as fresh and high-quality, including the tomato base, mozzarella and toppings.
The Italian Supper is a Roman-style Italian food truck in Jumeirah Village Circle, known for thin, crisp pizza with airy dough. You can eat outdoors or order dishes such as Roman pizza, pasta and gelato, with cannoli and supplì adding something less usual.
View full business page →Tip: Try aubergineIf you like vegetable toppings, try the Roman pizza with aubergine; one reviewer called it a must.
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First-timer helpStaff have helped newcomers compare yoghurt and açaí, taste options and choose a suitable bowl.
Mall seatingThe kiosk has tables overlooking the centre of the mall, giving takeaway visitors somewhere to sit and eat.
This açaí shop in Dubai Festival City is known for build-your-own bowls with fruit, granola, nuts and other toppings. It is especially useful for first-timers, who can ask staff to explain the choices and compare yoghurt with açaí before ordering.
View full business page →Tip: Ask to tasteIf this is your first açaí, ask to taste the difference between yoghurt and açaí before choosing your base.
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