Happy World Ice Cream Day: here are 10 amazing ice cream stores in Riyadh
Cool down
When summer is as brutal as it is right now in Riyadh, it’s a give-in that you have to cool down with some ice cream, it’s simply a need. These are the best ice cream stores in Riyadh.
Duirrah
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Ice cream on the go? Sign us up. Duirrah is located in Al Hamra, the store serves handheld treats in flavours like vimto, sour zaman and mixed boxes of ice cream too. The store is available on HungerStation, Jahez, and more.
Location: Al Behar, Al Hamra,
Timing: Sat to Tue 5.45pm to 11pm, Wed to Thu 5.45pm to 11.30pm, Fri 5.30pm to midnight.
Durma
Fancy a Turkish ice cream? Durma offers five classic flavours: vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, pistachio and lotus. Try them in their waffle cones, in a clay pot or sandwiched between the fluffy donuts.
Location: The Boulevard
Timing: Daily 11am to 2am.
Contact: 050 072 3393.
Dara’s Ice Cream
Sweet dreams are made of this. One of Egypt’s most prized possessions, Dara’s Ice Cream, is now officially open in our sweet capital. If you’re anything like us, you keep your sweets close and your ice cream even closer.
Location: Century Corner, Al Olaya.
Time: Sat to Wed 1pm to midnight, Thu to Sat 1pm to 1am.
Ice Cream 36
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Picture mountains of different flavours of ice cream just waiting for you, and that’s exactly what’s waiting for you at Ice Cream 36. Take your pick between flavours like berry, Ferrero, bubble gum, and basics like vanilla, chocolate, and more.
Location: Al Takhassousi, Al Mohammadiyyah
Timing: Sat to Wed 11am to 2.30am, Thu 11am to 3am, Fri 1pm to 3am.
La Romana dal 1947
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All the way from Italy to Riyadh, La Romana dal 1947 is now open in The Zone. The sleek store serves top-tier artisan gelato and ice cream, the menu is divided into flavours of the day which normally includes about 12 options. The spot also offers waffles, crepes, cakes, and more.
Location: The Zone, Al Takhassousi, Al Mohammadiyyah
Timing: Sat to Wed 1pm to 1am, Thu to Fri 2pm to 2am.
Nakhati
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Meaning ‘my flavour’ in Arabic, Nakhati, made using high-quality natural ingredients, is a homegrown gelato experience that supports local communities of women across the GCC. A must-try is their matcha gelato.
Location: Bujairi Terrace
Time: Sat to Thu 9am to midnight, Fri noon to midnight.
Etna Artisan Gelato
Sukkly Artisan
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Serving freshly made artisanal ice cream using the finest quality ingredients, Sukkly Artisan makes its treats in small batches to preserve their quality. Summery flavours include Jazan Mango, Lemon-lime mint, tropical, and hibiscus.
Location: Back Yard by RJ7, King Abdul Aziz Branch Rd, Alyasmin
Timing: Sat to Wed 1pm to midnight, Thu to Fri 1pm to 1am.
Skoops
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Located in Al Takhassousi, Skoops has a massive selection of flavours and this summer, you can try out new ones like peach and pina colada only for SAR9 (a steal, we know). Other flavours include chocolate chip cookie dough, creme brulee, rocky road, and more.
Location: 4631 Al Takhassousi Street
Timing: Sun to Wed 2pm to 1am, Thu to Sat 2pm to 2am.
Thekra
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Operating three locations across Riyadh, and two in Buraydah, Thekra is one of our favourite ice creams in town. Serving soft serve ice cream in flavours like lotus, watermelon, and cantelope, the store has recently started offering cookie ice cream sundaes, and milkshakes too.
Location: Various locations including Unayzah St
Timing: Daily noon to 2am.
