Best Ice Cream in Doha 2026: Top Spots, Unique Flavours and Where to Go This Summer
When it is 40 degrees outside and the sun has made every surface in Qatar feel like a stovetop, there is really only one thing on anyone’s mind. Ice cream. And in Doha right now, the options are genuinely incredible.
This is not a basic list of cafes that happen to sell a scoop. This is the complete guide to the best ice cream in Doha for 2026, covering every spot that is actually worth going to, the specific flavours you need to order, prices in QAR for everything listed, what is trending this summer, and some genuinely surprising finds like karak ice cream for QAR 5 and the world’s tallest 32cm ice cream cone for QAR 25.
From authentic Arabic bouza and Italian gelato to Japanese mochi, plant-based scoops, cotton candy creations, soft serve towers, and the Almarai ice creams that have just made their way back to Qatar, there is something here for every kind of sweet tooth. Whether you are cooling down after a morning at one of the best beaches in Doha, winding down after a late night World Cup screening, or just doing what everyone in Doha does in June and hunting for the coldest, most satisfying scoop possible, here is every spot you need to know.
Best Ice Cream Spots in Doha 2026: The Full Guide
Atyab Bouza
If you have never had Arabic bouza, Atyab Bouza is the place to start. Bouza is a traditional Arabic ice cream with a stretchy, chewy texture that is completely different from Italian gelato or regular soft serve, and it works beautifully with flavours like dates, karak and rose. For anyone in Doha looking for ice cream that feels local and genuinely unique, this is the spot.
Location: Al Rayyan, Sidra Village Compound
Timings: Saturday to Thursday 2 PM to 9 PM, Friday 5 PM to 9 PM
Contact: 5569 7181
Instagram: @atyabbouza
Bachir
Bachir has been making ice cream since 1936 and has built a devoted following across the Middle East. Their ashta flavour, a creamy clotted cream scoop topped with crushed pistachio, is the one everyone talks about, and for good reason. The Lusail location is the first permanent Bachir shop in Qatar after years of appearances at food festivals, and it has already become one of the most talked-about ice cream destinations in the city.
Location: Manarat Building, Lusail
Timings: Daily 1 PM to 10 PM
Instagram: @bachir.qatar
Chapati and Karak: Karak Ice Cream for QAR 5
This is possibly the best value ice cream in Doha right now. Chapati and Karak at Katara Cultural Village is serving up karak tea flavoured ice cream for just QAR 5. If you have been drinking karak your whole life in Doha and have never had it as a dessert, this is genuinely worth the detour. It is the kind of thing you take a picture of, share it, and then immediately go back for a second one.
Location: Katara Cultural Village
Timings: 24 hours
Contact: +974 4408 1408
Instagram: @chapatiandkarak.qa
Must-order: Karak Ice Cream, QAR 5
32 Parfait: The World’s Tallest Ice Cream
A 32 centimetre tower of ice cream for QAR 25. That is the entire pitch for 32 Parfait, and it is genuinely hard to argue with. Located behind Ansar Gallery in Al Rayyan, this spot has gone viral across Qatar social media for its extraordinary ice cream towers, and if you have someone to take on the challenge with, it makes for one of the most photogenic dessert moments in the city.
Location: Behind Ansar Gallery, Al Rayyan
Instagram: @32parfaitqa
Must-order: 32cm Ice Cream Tower, QAR 25
Float
Float has become one of the most consistently recommended ice cream and dessert spots in Doha, and the hype is justified. The coconut affogato, which is coconut ice cream topped with coconut flakes alongside a shot of espresso, is one of the most talked-about items in Doha’s dessert scene right now. The chocolate-drenched cinnamon bun is also getting a lot of attention. The strawberry and blueberry cheesecake soft serve flavours have been recommended heavily by the community, and they are as good as advertised.
Locations and contacts: Lusail +974 5999 9389, daily 7 AM to 3 AM. West Walk +974 6691 5047, daily 7 AM to 1 AM. Also at West Walk and Lusail Marina.
Instagram: @float.qat
Must-order: Coconut Affogato QAR 30, Strawberry or Blueberry Cheesecake Soft Serve
Cloud and Co.
Cloud and Co. at Msheireb Downtown Doha has one of the most distinctive interiors in Doha’s dessert scene, a pink and blue space inspired by M.C. Escher’s work that is genuinely worth visiting even before you get to the ice cream. The freshly made soft serve and artisanal gelato are the main draws, and the aesthetic makes it one of the most shared dessert spots on Instagram in Qatar.
Location: Msheireb Downtown Doha
Timings: Sunday to Wednesday 10 AM to 11 PM, Thursday to Saturday 10 AM to midnight
Contact: 3003 0433
Instagram: @cloudandco_
Joy General Cafe
Joy General Cafe at Porto Arabia has two very distinct claims to fame. First, their Qatar Pafki gelato, which recreates the cheesy, crispy childhood snack from the 80s and 90s as a creamy gelato flavour, is one of the most unique ice cream offerings in Qatar right now. They also regularly feature flavours like tamarind and ginger, and pickle and dill sorbet, which sounds unusual until you try it and realise it is genuinely brilliant. Confirm flavour availability before you visit as the menu changes.
Location: Porto Arabia 1, The Pearl Island
Timings: Saturday to Thursday 8 PM to 11 PM, Friday 7 PM to 11 PM
Contact: +974 6003 3011
Instagram: @joygeneralcafe
Must-order: Qatar Pafki Gelato, starting QAR 20 per scoop
Kane Mochi
Japanese mochi ice cream, soft rice cake shells filled with ice cream, has genuinely taken over Doha’s dessert scene, and Kane Mochi is the best place to get them fresh rather than from a supermarket freezer. The difference is noticeable. Available at multiple locations including Doha Festival City, Legtaifiya Night Market and Souq Waqif.
Locations: Doha Festival City, Legtaifiya Night Market, Souq Waqif
Timings: Daily 8:30 AM to 11:30 PM
Instagram: @kanemochi.qa
Origami
Origami has been one of the most creative dessert spots in Doha for a while, and their 2026 summer menu is delivering. The cotton candy ice cream has been getting a lot of attention as a showstopper item alongside the strawberry matcha combination. Their Toot Karkadeh flavour, a raspberry and hibiscus yoghurt-based ice cream with lemon, is one of the most refreshing things you can eat in Doha right now. Multiple locations across the city.
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Locations and contacts: Duhail Night Market +974 6002 0078, Aspire Downtown +974 6674 1689, Lusail Marina +974 5135 8247. Katara daily 1 PM to 1 AM, Duhail and Downtown Aspire 6 AM to 1 AM.
Instagram: @origami.qa
Must-order: Toot Karkadeh QAR 22, Cotton Candy Ice Cream
Icy Bun
Icy Bun has figured out that the best thing to put ice cream in is not a cone but a crispy glazed bun, and honestly it is hard to disagree once you have had it. Choose from flavours like pralines and cream, strawberry cheesecake, or seasonal specials like cotton candy, all served in the bun format. It has the kind of combination that makes people walk away from the counter holding two instead of one.
Locations: Al Duhail Sport Club daily 8 AM to 2 AM, The Downtown Aspire Zone 4 PM to 2 AM
Instagram: @icybunqatar
MYLK
For plant-based and vegan ice cream in Doha, MYLK at The Gate Mall is the standout option. Flavours include peanut butter, dark chocolate and pistachio in scoops, plus soft serve options in matcha and açaí. It is genuinely good as ice cream, not just good for vegan ice cream, which is the more important distinction.
Location: The Gate Mall, West Bay
Timings: Daily 7 AM to 11 PM
Contact: 4001 2748
Instagram: @analternativedestination
Dabdoob Cravings
Tiramisu ice cream. That is the pitch. Tiramisu-flavoured ice cream drizzled with coffee and topped with a classic ladyfinger biscuit, served at The Downtown in Aspire Zone. If you like tiramisu and you like ice cream, this is a non-negotiable order.
Location: The Downtown, Aspire Zone
Timings: 24 hours
Contact: +974 7146 2777
Instagram: @dabdoobcravings
Must-order: Tiramisu Ice Cream, QAR 35
The Baristro
Popcorn ice cream. Creamy, popcorn-flavoured ice cream with the sweetness of caramel. The Baristro at Gewan Island is one of those spots that makes you question why this flavour does not exist everywhere.
Location: Crystal 2, Gewan Island
Timings: Daily 7 AM to midnight
Contact: +974 7171 0455
Instagram: @thebaristro.qa
Must-order: Popcorn Ice Cream, QAR 28
Old Mumbai Ice Cream
For something with a bit of spice, Old Mumbai Ice Cream at Family Food Centre on Old Airport Road is doing guava chilli ice cream that is genuinely addictive. The combination of sweet, sour and heat is hard to describe but very easy to love.
Location: Family Food Centre, Old Airport Road
Timings: Saturday to Thursday 11 AM to 1 AM, Friday 12:30 PM to 1 AM
Contact: +974 3094 7774
Instagram: @oldmumbaiicecream.qa
Must-order: Guava Chilli Ice Cream, starting QAR 12
13 QAR
The name is the price. The 13 QAR mango ice cream has been one of the most talked-about budget desserts in Doha this summer, with community members describing it as their summer staple and firmly recommending it to anyone who has not tried it yet. At QAR 13, it is one of the best-value ice cream options in the city.
Instagram: @13qar
Must-order: Mango Ice Cream, QAR 13
Aseer Time
Mango and coconut together in one ice cream. Aseer Time has multiple locations across Doha including Al Gharafa, Al Wakrah, Abu Hamour, Muaither, Um Salal and District One in Legtaifiya, and their mango coconut mix is consistently one of the most recommended summer treats across the city.
Locations: Al Gharafa, Al Wakrah, Abu Hamour, Muaither, Um Salal, District One Legtaifiya
Timings: Daily 10 AM to 2 AM
Must-order: Mango Coconut Mix Ice Cream, QAR 25
Zen
Zen in Lusail is doing a Bounty ice cream, which is exactly what it sounds like: coconut ice cream topped with bounty sauce and coconut flakes. For anyone who grew up eating Bounty bars, this is going to feel like a very personal summer treat.
Location: Building 5, Street 352, Lusail near Sea View Residence
Timings: Daily 8:30 AM to midnight
Contact: +974 6000 5468
Instagram: @zen_qat
Must-order: Bounty Ice Cream, QAR 20
Cake Castle
Filter coffee soft serve topped with a chocolate brownie. Cake Castle in Al Khor is serving this at prices that feel almost too affordable: small for QAR 2, large for QAR 5, and large with brownie for QAR 10. Currently only available at the Al Khor branch.
Location: Al Khawr Town Road, Al Khor
Timings: Daily 9 AM to 1 AM
Contact: +974 3388 1187
Instagram: @cakecastle.qa
Must-order: Filter Coffee Softy with Brownie, QAR 10
Adarp
The Matilda cake has been one of Qatar’s most beloved desserts for years, and Adarp in Al Kheesa has turned it into an ice cream. For chocolate lovers, this is an automatic must-try.
Location: Street 999, Al Kheesa
Timings: Saturday to Thursday 4:30 AM to 10 PM, Friday noon to midnight
Contact: +974 3367 7803
Instagram: @adarp
Must-order: Matilda Ice Cream, QAR 20
Bohsali Al-Kasr
One of the oldest sweet shops in Doha, Bohsali Al-Kasr serves Arabic ice cream alongside kunefe and baklava. Pistachio, chocolate and vanilla are the core flavours, and the setting feels like a genuine throwback to Doha’s older cafe culture.
Location: Al Muntazah
Timings: Saturday to Monday and Wednesday to Thursday 9 AM to 12:45 PM and 4 PM to 10 PM, Tuesday 9 AM to 12:45 PM and 4 PM to midnight, Friday 2 PM to 10 PM
Contact: 4412 6265
Mystical
These look like real fruit on the outside but are actually ice cream pops shaped like strawberries, blueberries and peaches. The Mystical fruit-shaped ice cream pops are one of the most shared dessert items on Qatar social media and are available through Talabat, Snoonu and Rafeeq.
Order via: Talabat, Snoonu, Rafeeq
Contact: 55222293
Instagram: @mystical.qa
Halo
Dough bar Halo has seasonal menus that are genuinely worth checking regularly because they rotate. The push pop flavours are good for eating on the move, and the tubs are excellent for taking home. Locations at The Gate Mall, Villaggio and Doha Festival City.
Locations: The Gate Mall, Villaggio, Doha Festival City
Timings: Daily 8 AM to 11 PM
Website: halo.qa
The Chimney Cone
A freshly baked croissant cone filled with ice cream. Available at Lusail North Market, Place Vendome and Gewan Island. Daily from 8 AM to 1 AM.
Locations: Lusail North Market, Place Vendome, Gewan Island
Timings: Daily 8 AM to 1 AM
Instagram: @chimney.cone.qa
Pickl
Pickl at West Walk is offering a free sundae in lotus, chocolate or strawberry flavours with any meal purchase before June 30, 2026, dine-in only at the West Walk branch. Even without the offer, the sundaes at QAR 25 are a reliable and satisfying option.
Location: West Walk +974 7136 5677, District One +974 7141 5836
Timings: Saturday to Thursday 11 AM to 2 AM, Friday 1 PM to 2 AM
Instagram: @pickl.qatar
Must-order: Lotus Sundae, QAR 25
La Cigale Traiteur
Twenty-five flavours under one roof at La Cigale Hotel. If you need an ice cream cake for a birthday or a special occasion, La Cigale Traiteur is consistently rated as one of the best options in Doha for custom ice cream cakes.
Location: La Cigale Hotel, Fereej Bin Mahmoud
Timings: Daily 7 AM to midnight
Contact: 4428 8820
MADO
Turkish ice cream brand MADO is known internationally for its distinctive stretchy texture and broad flavour range. In Qatar you will find melon, pistachio, sour cherry and many more at their locations in Landmark Mall, Ezdan Mall and The Pearl.
Locations: Landmark Mall, Ezdan Mall, The Pearl
Website: madoqatar.com
Graze
For frozen yoghurt rather than ice cream, Graze is the best option in Doha. Their frozen mango yoghurt is genuinely one of the most refreshing things you can eat in the Doha summer. Open 24 hours at various locations including The Pearl and West Bay.
Locations: The Pearl, Palm Tower, Sharq Plaza, West Bay
Timings: 24 hours
Website: grazeqatar.com
Contact: 4427 1408
Flow Speciality Coffee
Flow at Qatar Sports Club serves soft serve ice cream alongside their coffee menu, including chocolate ice cream bites that are worth going out of your way for. Additional outlets at Doha Festival City, Mall of Qatar and West Walk.
Location: Qatar Sports Club, Al Khuwair
Timings: Sunday to Thursday 6 AM to 11 PM, Friday noon to 2 AM, Saturday 9 AM to 11 PM
Contact: 6668 0669
Instagram: @flow.qa
Gelato at Mandarin Oriental Doha
Every flavour at the Gelato counter inside Mandarin Oriental Doha is made fresh daily. The almond milk gelato and the lavender and honey sorbet are the standout summer recommendations for anyone who wants something a little more refined.
Location: Mandarin Oriental, Doha
Timings: Daily 1 PM to midnight
Contact: 4008 8888
TCBY
TCBY has been serving frozen yoghurt in Qatar since 1993, which means it has been here before froyo became trendy and has outlasted several waves of dessert trends. Available at Ramada Signal and Dafna.
Locations: Ramada Signal and Dafna
Timings: Daily 10 AM to 1 AM
Contact: 44631440
Instagram: @tcby.qa
Baskin Robbins
The global classic with 31 flavours and a presence across Doha in malls and standalone stores. Consistent, reliable, always a safe bet especially for families with kids who have opinions about ice cream.
Cold Stone Creamery
Cold Stone’s mix-in format, where you choose a base ice cream and add toppings that are folded in on a frozen stone slab, remains one of the most interactive and customisable ice cream experiences in Doha. Available at major malls.
Almarai Ice Cream Is Back in Qatar
Almarai ice cream has made a return to Qatar, and the variety that is available is more impressive than most people expected. The widest range can be found at Bin Dawood Supermarket on Khalifa Avenue in Madinat Khalifa, with select items also available at LuLu Hypermarket and Ansar Gallery.
The range includes Mini Bites in vanilla, strawberry and chocolate, Ice Cream Sticks including salted caramel and vanilla caramel, Ice Cream Sandwiches including double sandwich and cookies sandwich versions, and Cones in vanilla chocolate. Prices range from approximately QAR 5.50 to QAR 13.00 depending on the item, making Almarai one of the best value ice cream options currently available in Qatar’s supermarkets.
Top Trending Ice Cream in Doha Right Now
If you want to know what everyone is currently talking about across Doha’s dessert and food community, these are the spots and items that have been trending most consistently:
The scooped pecan croissant and push pop Nutella donut from Halo. The vanilla soft serve at NK Cafe. The cinnamon sugar croissant cone at The Chimney Cone. The Labubu salted caramel ice cream at Origami. The tamarind and ginger and pickle and dill sorbet at Joy General Cafe. The cotton candy ice cream at Origami. The coconut affogato at Float. The karak ice cream for QAR 5 at Chapati and Karak. The 32cm ice cream tower at 32 Parfait. The Almarai salted caramel ice cream stick from Bin Dawood.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best ice cream in Doha?
Float, Cloud and Co., Joy General Cafe and Origami are consistently among the most recommended by the Doha community for quality and creativity. For value, Chapati and Karak’s karak ice cream at QAR 5 and 13 QAR’s mango ice cream are standouts.
Where can I get Arabic ice cream in Doha?
Atyab Bouza in Al Rayyan specialises in Arabic bouza ice cream with flavours like dates, karak and rose. Bohsali Al-Kasr in Al Muntazah is one of the oldest Arabic sweet shops in Doha and serves traditional scoops.
Where can I get the cheapest ice cream in Doha?
Chapati and Karak at Katara sells karak ice cream for QAR 5. Cake Castle in Al Khor has a small soft serve for QAR 2 and a large for QAR 5. The 13 QAR mango ice cream is another great budget option.
Where can I get vegan or plant-based ice cream in Doha?
MYLK at The Gate Mall in West Bay is the dedicated vegan option, with flavours including peanut butter, dark chocolate, pistachio and soft serve in matcha and açaí.
Where can I get mochi ice cream in Doha?
Kane Mochi at Doha Festival City, Legtaifiya Night Market and Souq Waqif is the best place for fresh mochi ice cream in Qatar.
Where can I get gelato in Doha?
Bachir in Lusail, Cloud and Co. in Msheireb, Joy General Cafe at The Pearl, La Cigale Traiteur and Gelato at Mandarin Oriental all serve proper Italian-style gelato in Doha.
Is Almarai ice cream available in Qatar?
Yes. Almarai ice cream is available in Qatar at Bin Dawood Supermarket on Khalifa Avenue in Madinat Khalifa, with select items at LuLu Hypermarket and Ansar Gallery. Prices range from QAR 5.50 to QAR 13.
What is the tallest ice cream in Doha?
32 Parfait behind Ansar Gallery in Al Rayyan serves a 32cm ice cream tower for QAR 25.
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