The enthusiasm and interest in food in Dubai is second to none. Being a city so multicultural and determined to offer the best, it's only evident to see the galore of options around you from breakfast and lunch to dinner and desserts- and milkshakes! Yes. It's not a surprise to find one of the most creative, lip-smackingly delicious, and Instagrammable milkshakes around town since Dubai is always leading the race with unconventional things.
Dive into the whimsical world of milkshakes in Dubai, where options range from the local cafeteria classics to the extravagantly adorned with cotton candy, cake, and cookies and cream. These aren't the everyday milkshakes that you order to accompany your food, nope, but a reason to visit these master crafters alone and soak in the bliss. We've done you a favor and curated a list of the most delicious, inventive, and downright outrageous milkshake creations you can get your hands on in Dubai.
Abood Milkshake at Al Ijaza Cafeteria
Abood is one of the top-selling milkshakes at Al Ijaza, it's always in demand with people queuing in their cars to grab a hold of one. It is a beautiful combination of mango, sweet melon, and honey that's sweet with a tinge of tanginess blended perfectly together. Served ice cold, it is creamy and cools down your insides like no other making it a perfect drink for the hot summers. Pair this with their shawarma or Hassan Mathar, and you've got yourself a feast.
- Location: Shop Number 1, Jumeirah-1, Beach Road - near Mercato Shopping Mall - Dubai
- Timings: 9 AM - 3 AM
The MINI CAKESHAKE at BlackTap Dubai
BlackTap is famously known in Dubai as the home to monstrous milkshakes, or freakshakes as they call them. What gives them a freakish personality is not what's inside of the glass, but what's outside, more precisely on top of the glass. Showered with sprinkles, donuts, cookies, cakes, and more, these milkshakes are a unique entry to the realm of milkshakes and fashion a different approach when they need to be consumed.
One in particular at BlackTap is the Mini Cakeshake; a milkshake infused with a chunky dose of cake batter, vanilla frosted rim with sprinkles, topped with a majestic funfetti cake slice, loaded with whipped cream and a maraschino cherry. While BlackTap is great for burgers, visiting them to have their freakshakes is a reason good enough alone.
- Location: Multiple locations including Dubai Mall.
- Timings: 11 AM - 12 AM
The Cookie Butter Milkshake at Cheesecake Factory
With a reputation that proceeds itself, Cheesecake Factory is unmatched with its wholesome and flavorsome cheesecakes. Not just the cheesecakes, but even their food is top-notch with everything from starters, shareable plates, mains, and to beverages, everything is satisfyingly good.
Speaking of beverages, they make wonderful creamy milkshakes, one of which is the Cookie Butter Milkshake; a luscious combination of Lotus Cookies blended with Vanilla Ice Cream topped off with whipped cream, Lotus Cookie crumbles and drizzled with Lotus Cookie sauce. This milkshake with just two main ingredients is a testament to less is more with a meticulous blend that ensures the milkshake is not too sweet that it hurts your throat, but just the right amount of sweetness and saltiness that will keep asking you for more.
- Location: Dubai Festival City and Dubai Mall.
- Timings: 10 AM - 12 AM (Monday - Thursday) 10 AM - 1 AM (Friday - Sunday)
The Breakfast Milkshake at CLAW BBQ
Have you ever loved milkshakes so much that you've wanted an excuse to have them for breakfast? Well now you have it- The Breakfast Milkshake is exactly what a sweet Sunday morning breakfast could entail. A smooth and creamy milkshake topped off with whipped cream, a mini donut and pancakes gives you a sweet and savory flavor balance packed in a delightful presentation. Have a wonderful Sunday y'all!
- Location: Pavilion at the beach - Jumeirah Beach Residence Dubai.
- Timings: 12 PM - 2 AM
Strawberries & Cream Milkshake at Neat Burgers
This popular vegan fast-food joint by Lewis Hamilton serves up a delicious and guilt-free menu featuring burgers, fries, nuggets, and, of course, some sinfully delicious milkshakes. You won't even notice you're opting for the vegan route when you indulge in one of their shakes – the options range from its fruity and creamy Strawberry and Cream Milkshake, Classic Vanilla Glaze, the Irresistible Chocolate Brownie Mudslide, and the tempting Oreo Crumble. Completely plant-based yet utterly indulgent, these milkshakes redefine the notion of guilt-free pleasure.
- Location: Financial Center Rd - Downtown Dubai - Dubai
- Timings: 10 AM - 12 AM (Monday - Friday) 10 AM - 1 AM (Saturday & Sunday)
Frappes at The Coffee Club
Breathing in new energy into Frappes, The Coffee Club is revolutionizing the classic iced coffee with their latest creation, the 'Chocolate Brownie Macho' frappe. Served in a sleek science tumbler, adorned with velvety whipped cream, and showered with delectable bitesize chunks of brownie. These indulgent treats are not just a drink; they're a holiday for your tastebuds.
- Location: Multiple locations including Dubai Marina Mall.
- Timings: 8 AM - 10 PM, 8 AM - 11 PM (Friday & Saturday)
Cookies and Brownie Milkshake at Tom & Serg
Indulge in pure bliss with Tom and Serg's Cookies and Brownie Milkshake, a decadent fusion of chocolate and cream. The velvety smoothness of creamy vanilla blended to perfection with generous crumbles of chewy chocolate chip cookies and rich, fudgy brownie bites has made it a hit and favorite amongst customers. Topped with a chunky drop of a brownie and cookie, this milkshake is the real deal.
- Location: Al Joud Centre - 15A Street - Sheikh Zayed Rd - near ACE Hardware and Burjeel Hospital - Dubai
- Timings: 8 AM - 4 PM
Full Metal Jacket at Shakeism Milkshakes
Shakeism is a hidden gem, being popular for its unconventional combinations that hit that sweet spot like nobody else can. Their Hitlist milkshake selection boasts stars such as the Cheesecake Killer, Notorious V.I.P., Miss Independent, and many more including Full Metal Jacket, which is their featured milkshake. It is a satisfying combination of Kinder Bueno, Ferrero Rocher, and Nutella that is thick, creamy, and served cold.
The master crafters at Shakeism don't shy away from experiments with milkshakes like the Dirham and a Dream; a thick ice cream shake blended with cherry, skittles, and Mountain Dew. Yep, this one is not for the faint-hearted.
- Location: 365 Al Barsha 1 - Al Barsha - Al Barsha 1 - Dubai
- Timings: 12 PM - 12 AM
As you can now tell, Dubai is a haven for milkshakes and the people behind the blenders aren't your average Joe's. There are big hits like the ones we mentioned and the new underdogs brewing their masterpieces to give competition to our A-listers. So, you're in for a treat because you can try them all.
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