Ask a UAE resident what’s the best way to cool down and I’m pretty sure ice cream would be the top answer. Right now in Dubai the ice cream season is still in full swing as summer doesn’t really seem to have any plans of exiting the scene for at least a few more weeks. So, while it continues to push us to our boiling point, let’s explore some of the wildest ice cream creations that you can get your hands on in Dubai:
Palada Payasam Ice Cream
Debuting the list and right on time for the Onam season is the Palada Payasam Ice Cream. Yup, while all of us are ringing in our Sadhya Mood, here’s a post-sadhya dessert that lifts the humble, simple palada payasam and gives it an international spin. You can grab this beaut in a cup or cone at Cintafresh. The softie is available for just AED 7 and the classic Palada Payasam scoop (PaPa scoop) is available for AED 17.5. If you’re into fusion of flavours, you’d also enjoy their mango PaPa scoop, Cheese PaPa Scoop and their Red Velvet PaPa Scoop, all of which are available for AED 17.5.
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Pistachio Kunafa Ice Cream
The Dubai chocolate bar? Oh, that’s so last season! So, the thing is, Pistachio kunafa has become so enormously popular that it has even seeped into shower gels and perfumes. But for the sake of relevancy, we aren’t getting into those right now. Instead, let’s talk about the Dubai Chocolate ice cream, or Pistachio Kunafa as it is widely referred to. If you love the mishash of rich chocolaty smoothness and crunchy pistachio-loaded kunafa, then you’d be sure to love the chilled version of it. Head to Freez UAE to try this game-changer of an ice cream.
Chips Oman Ice Cream
If you grew up in Dubai in the 90s and early 2000s, you would already have squealed in joy upon reading this. And for those of you who didn’t, we know you’re quite sceptical about the amalgam of your favourite chips and creamy delightfulness. Well, why not give it a try and see if it exceeds your expectations or disappoints you. This ice cream tub is available in noon minutes and will fly to your doorstep in just 13 minutes.
Filter Coffee Ice Cream
I’m sure this one’s graced your feeds at least once in the last 2 months. And if you’re an Indian coffee lover, chances are that you’ve already had this dessert a dozen times and is now a certified addict. For the uninitiated, filter coffee is a kind of coffee that’s prepared by brewing freshly ground coffee through a filter. A slightly more time consuming method as compared to the regular coffee, but definitely a healthier option. Now imagine filter coffee in a cone – I know, I’m going berserk too! Anyhoo, this softie is available for just AED 8 at Little Idli. A perfect pitstop while walking to ADCB Metro station if you live in Karama.
Avocado Ice Cream
I know this concoction doesn’t sound appealing at all, especially if you aren’t much of a veggie lover, but hear me out. This scoop uncannily resembles an avocado, down to the green “flesh” and a perfectly round chocolate “seed” in the middle. But the twist? It tastes nothing like avocado. Instead, it’s a creamy vanilla-avocado blend with a sweet surprise – popping candy hidden inside. Head over to Kabayel Warqa where you can get it for just AED 17.50.
Matcha Ice Cream
Okay matcha lovers, gather around as this one’s gonna make your day. Or maybe even your week! If you love sipping on matcha, it’s time to dive into it in a scoop. It’s creamy, smooth and zen in your mouth, with the right blend of sweet and slight bitterness. Plus, it’s available for just AED 10 (isn’t it such a steal?) at Best Peak Ice Cream in B1 Mall, Al Barsha.
Caviar Ice Cream
This one was breaking the internet for quite a while. If you haven’t tried it yet, then consider this your sign to scroll your way to the Noon app and order this unique dessert. It’s available in 3 flavours – Salmon flavour, Lemon sorbet, Crème fraîche. Go for either of the three, and you’d get a tin of caviar along with a packet of Ritz crackers. Oh, and also some fresh dill for garnish sake. Sounds like the weirdest ice cream combination ever but trust me, you gotta try it! Slightly on the pricier side but bucket-list worthy for sure.
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Zaatar Ice cream
If caviar can get away with being an ice cream, then why not Zaatar? Minus Eighteen took a leap of faith and stuffed a few scoops of wild thyme ice cream within freshly baked croissants. The result? A sweet-meets-sour amalgam that’s bold, addictive and quirky to the core. Also, it’s a healthy tweak to your regular ice cream. This one’s now alsps erved in a cone and this unique treat is available for just AED 22 at Minus Eighteen, Dubai.
And that’s a wrap, people! There, we’ve got eight unique must-try ice creams across Dubai – so which one are you going to try first?
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