Best Ice Cream in Dubai
In a city where temperatures regularly exceed 40°C, ice cream is serious business. Dubai's ice cream scene spans artisan gelato made fresh daily from local milk, creative soft serve with unconventional toppings, Gulf-flavoured ice cream scented with saffron, cardamom, and rosewater, and rolled ice cream prepared to order. The quality ceiling has risen considerably as independent shops have pushed beyond the franchise model.
Places UAE helps you find the best ice cream and gelato spots near you — and earn cashback when you visit.
Gelato vs Ice Cream in Dubai
Artisan gelato — churned slower than ice cream, with less air and more flavour concentration — has a devoted following in Dubai. The best gelaterias make fresh batches daily using quality local and imported ingredients.
Soft serve ice cream has had a revival, with specialist shops offering premium versions using Japanese milk powder or fresh dairy, topped with inventive additions. Rolled ice cream is popular at dessert cafes and mall kiosks across the city.
Gulf-Inspired Ice Cream Flavours
Several ice cream shops in Dubai have developed flavours rooted in Gulf culinary tradition — saffron and pistachio, cardamom and rosewater, dates and caramel. These are worth seeking out as a genuinely local ice cream experience that you will not find elsewhere.
Cashback on Ice Cream in Dubai
Pay through Places UAE at partnered ice cream shops and gelaterias to earn cashback on every visit.
Where to eat ice cream with cashback
Restaurant list updated
8 Places partner restaurants serve ice cream. Pay through the app and earn cashback on the bill — no coupons, no vouchers.
10% cashbackGolositalia
Ice Cream 21
Fruit Salad With Ice Cream 29
Brioche Con Gelato 30
10% cashbackGolositalia
- Ice Cream 21
- Fruit Salad With Ice Cream 29
- Brioche Con Gelato 30
10% cashbackGiovanni L
Waffle With Gelato 29
Loaded Waffle And Gelato 34
Gelato With Nuts 39
30% cashback
25% cashbackThe SIB
Saffron Ice Cream 32
Vanilla Ice Cream 32
Iranian Traditional Ice Cream 35
25% cashbackThe SIB
- Saffron Ice Cream 32
- Vanilla Ice Cream 32
- Iranian Traditional Ice Cream 35
20% cashbackTangerine
Ice Cream Selection 23
Lychees With Ice Cream 26
Banana Ice Cream 28
20% cashback
Menu items and prices come from the venues' own Places menus and can change. Cashback rates and eligible hours vary by venue.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the best gelato in Dubai?
Several Italian-run gelaterias in Dubai make fresh batches daily. JBR, Dubai Marina, and Downtown Dubai have the strongest gelato options.
Are there local Gulf-flavoured ice creams in Dubai?
Yes. Several ice cream shops make flavours inspired by Gulf cuisine — saffron, cardamom, rosewater, pistachio, and date-caramel are popular examples.
Can I earn cashback at ice cream shops in Dubai?
Yes — pay through Places UAE at partnered ice cream and dessert spots to earn cashback automatically.
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