Indian range
A strong destination for Indian groceries, including regional products that shoppers say are difficult to find at Lulu or Carrefour.
Adil Supermarket - Al Barsha 1
Al Barsha
Adil Supermarket in Al Barsha is a speciality grocery store for Indian and wider South Asian cooking, with hard-to-find spices, pulses and pantry staples. Shoppers also come for Chakki Fresh Atta and pooja items that are uncommon in regular UAE supermarkets.
Reputation Score
4.1
★★★★☆
833 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Speciality spices
The spice selection includes uncommon finds such as paach foron, making it useful for specific regional recipes.
Fresh milling
The shop has an in-house flour mill; one review says wholewheat flour can be freshly ground from wheat of your choice.
Pooja supplies
Customers mention finding Indian kitchen goods alongside pooja materials and festival items in one visit.
Organic options
Reviews mention organic products and organic choices across items such as oils, grains and pulses.
Easy layout
A reviewer found the branch easier to navigate and pay after it was better laid out.
Tips for a Better Visit
Ask milling. Ask at the counter for freshly ground wholewheat flour; one review says milling takes about 15 minutes.
Check hours. Check opening hours before going: one review reports a 2pm–4:30pm closure, with Friday hours starting at 4:30pm.
Plan parking. Allow for paid or limited parking around the branch, especially if you are shopping during a busy period.
Check stock. For festival shopping, go early or check stock first because items can sell out quickly during Navratri and Diwali.
Inspect dates. Check packaged snacks and their freshness before paying; one customer reported stale, old stock across several purchases.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Barsha View Hotel, Service Road - near Holiday Inn
Al Barsha First - Al Barsha, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
Popular Mentions
Chakki Fresh Atta
Freshly milled Chakki Fresh Atta is one of the products shoppers specifically seek out.
Lijjat Papad
Lijjat Papad is named among the South Asian pantry products available at the store.
Peacock range of food products
A review identifies the Peacock range as exclusive to Al Adil.
Common Concerns
Higher prices
Several shoppers find some Indian goods more expensive than elsewhere, including a basic Limca reported at AED 5.50.
Freshness concerns
Some reviews report stale or old snacks and packaged food, including bad-smelling pine nuts and snack items.
Checkout delays
A customer described two visits with billing problems, including a 40-minute wait and a later 20-minute delay.
Staff service
Reviews include complaints about unfriendly or unhelpful service and one report of staff behaviour that felt disrespectful.
Limited parking
Parking is described as limited in one review, while another says available parking is paid.
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The Bottom Line
Adil Supermarket in Al Barsha is geared towards Indian and South Asian pantry shopping rather than a conventional fresh-food supermarket. It is a useful stop for spices, pulses, rice, ghee and regional packaged goods, especially when you are looking for something ordinary UAE chains do not stock. Reviews specifically mention paach foron, Lijjat Papad and Chakki Fresh Atta, along with pooja supplies.
The in-house flour mill is a practical extra: ask at the counter if you want wholewheat flour freshly ground, and allow around 15 minutes. Organic options are also mentioned across oils, grains and pulses. This branch is smaller than some others, but a reviewer found it easier to navigate after the layout improved.
There are trade-offs. 50 for a can of Limca. Freshness feedback is mixed, with complaints about stale snacks and old stock, so check dates before buying packaged food.
Billing and card-machine problems have also led to waits of 20 to 40 minutes. Parking may be limited or paid, and one review says the store closes from 2pm to 4:30pm, so checking timing before a trip is worthwhile.