Mado is easily recognisable by the numerous tubs of colourful ice cream displayed in the front window. This is not especially strange seeing as it's the local ice cream chain, with branches all over town. The ice cream sold here is a little different as it's made with sahlep (orchid root) which makes it chewy. In most of the slick locations, the mobile-phone crowd take up almost all of the plentiful seats. Get yourself a quick cone or go the whole hog with a fruity chocolate sundae. The service is fast but fairly impersonal.
Located in the Pera Palace Hotel Jumeirah is Patisserie de Pera, a French pastry shop. Indulge in a variety of gourmet French sweet selections which are delicacies crafted to perfection. The presentation is artistic, creating a visual feast. One can relax in the restaurant that has plush vintage sofas with a cup of hot creamy coffee. The light pink hues, intricate mirrors and frames adorning the walls and the chandeliers in the restaurant at once transport you to a cafe in France.