In sadness, in frustration, in anger, in happiness, in joy, in celebration, in doubt… have Gelato! ??
First things first – there is a difference between a gelato and ice cream. Let’s get dem basics right first?
TL;DR: I like Gelato’s far more cuz they’re far superior in creaminess and the texture is absolutely beautiful (i.e. a party in my mouth).
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NOTE: The below is not in ranking order. The cost may slightly differ based on season & taxes. For exact location, please check on Zomato. During this Quarantine, most even deliver! So don’t forget to support their businesses xx
1. Dri Dri Gelato [AED19]
Favorite Flavor – Biscoff, Vanilla and Pistachio Gelato
2. Sweet Salvation Icecream [AED45 for a pint]
Favorite Flavor – Cookies & cream
3. Grom Arabia Gelato [AED20]
Favorite Flavor – Dark Chocolate Fondant and Pistachio
4. Canvas Gelato [AED120 for a pint]
Favorite Flavor – Salted Caramel
5. Mastihashop Icecream [AED14]
Favorite Flavor – Rose and Saffron
6. Find Salt Softy [AED20]
Favorite Flavor – Lotus + Brownie Hybrid
Salt also comes out with limited edition softies every few months, like watermelon and mango, whose flavours are SPOT ON! Definitely keep an eye out for those ?
7. Magnum Icecream [AED27]
Favorite Flavor – Vanilla Icecream dipped in milk chocolate. Topped with milk & dark chocolate pearls, lotus, and crispy crepes. Drizzled with white chocolate sauce.
8. Icecream Lab Nitrogen Icecream [AED17]
Favorite Flavor – Blue velvet, salted caramel pretzel, and lotus
9. Scoopi Cafe Nitrogen Icecream [AED20]
Favorite Flavor – Red Velvet, Madagascar Vanilla and Rose
10. Quattro Icecream [AED47]
Favorite Flavor – Guacamole Icecream (called Taquitos)
PS: This is a restaurant, not an ice-cream shop, so this is more of a dish.
11. Amorino Gelato [AED19]
Favorite Flavor – Pistachio and Vanilla
12. Shake Shack Concrete [AED17]
Favorite Flavor – Red Velvet Concrete
13. Cake Away Icecream [AED17]
Favorite Flavor – Lotus Focus & Bro-reo
I promise you, after trying these icecreams/gelatos, having it from a mass-produced brand may just not be the same. Most of the above are home-made regularly. Quick tip: If you go to a restaurant (mostly a fancy one), ask them if they make their ice cream in-house, if yes, it’ll be brilliant! If not, it will most likely be icy or you’ll taste/feel some crunchy icicles in your mouth, between your teeth.
Do you have a favorite icecream in Dubai we may have missed out? Let us know!
