Indian range
Strong selection of traditional Indian spices, pulses, flours and ingredients, including products from different regions.
Al Karama
Adil Supermarket - Karama 1 is a supermarket in Al Karama focused on Indian groceries and household essentials. Shoppers come for hard-to-find spices and regional food products, with fresh Chakki Atta and a flour mill that can grind selected wheat varieties into fresh atta.
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Strong selection of traditional Indian spices, pulses, flours and ingredients, including products from different regions.
The in-store mill lets you choose a wheat variety and have it ground into fresh atta.
Reviews mention Indian snacks and products that may be unavailable at larger mainstream supermarkets.
Several customers describe the staff as polite, cooperative and helpful when shopping.
The selection includes particularly useful Maharashtrian and Gujarati grocery products.
Customers mention snacks associated with India, including Kulfi and imported savouries.
Ask about milling. Ask about the flour mill and choose your wheat variety if you want freshly ground atta.
Check expiry. Check expiry dates before paying, as one shopper found some items close to expiry.
Use bulk section. For regular staples, ask about the wholesale section, where buying in bulk may save a little.
Plan deliveries. If ordering delivery, confirm the process and status first; reviews describe cancellations, delays and difficult chatbot handling.
Expect Indian focus. Come for Indian groceries and household needs, but do not rely on this shop for vegetables or meat.
Plan the visit
| 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 |
Customers mention Pooja items alongside the Indian food selection.
The shop is noted for Mukhwaas and churan varieties, useful extras for a desi pantry.
A customer specifically mentions the variety of herbal juices available.
Multiple reviews report delayed, cancelled or unreliable home deliveries, including difficulty changing orders.
One customer found the store small, dusty and overloaded, which may make browsing less comfortable.
A review warns that some items can be close to expiry, so inspect dates before buying.
A customer cautions that prices should not be expected to match those in India.
One cashier reportedly refused a small follow-up transaction because the minimum transaction was AED 10.
The Bottom Line
Adil Supermarket - Karama 1 is a practical stop in Al Karama for Indian groceries, especially if your list goes beyond the usual supermarket selection. Reviews point to traditional spices, pulses, regional products and hard-to-find snacks, including Maharashtrian and Gujarati items. The store also carries household goods, so it can cover a substantial kitchen shop in one visit.
Fresh Chakki Atta is a recurring draw. The on-site flour mill lets you choose a wheat variety and have it ground into fresh atta; shoppers also mention Indian pickles, Kulfi, Pooja items and Mukhwaas. One review describes it as a one-stop kitchen shop but notes that vegetables and meat are not included.
Staff are often described as polite, cooperative and helpful, and one customer found the location convenient. The physical experience is less consistent: a reviewer called the shop small, dusty and overloaded, while another said some items were near expiry, so check dates before paying. Prices may also feel high compared with India.
Home delivery deserves caution. Reviews describe delayed or cancelled orders, difficult WhatsApp or chatbot handling for an elderly customer, and problems when changing an order. For an in-person trip, ask about the mill and inspect expiry dates; for delivery, confirm the process before relying on it.