Wide choice
Reviews mention a strong range of wines, spirits and beers, including popular and budget-friendly brands.
African + Eastern - Burj Views
Downtown Dubai
African + Eastern - Burj Views is a liquor store in Downtown Dubai, with imported wine, beer and spirits for tourists and residents. Reviews point to a compact shop with a useful range across different price points, plus regular offers and discounts worth checking before you pay.
Reputation Score
4.3
★★★★☆
193 ratings
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The Good Stuff
Beer range
The store has a particularly good selection of beer, including cold options for immediate use.
Regular offers
Customers report monthly offers, promotions and discounts on selected purchases.
Helpful service
Several reviews describe staff as knowledgeable and willing to help customers find suitable drinks.
Downtown location
One customer found the branch conveniently located within Downtown Dubai, despite the queue at a busy time.
Price variety
The selection includes different price ranges and sizes, giving shoppers room to compare.
Tips for a Better Visit
Bring ID. For a first visit, bring your physical ID for scanning; tourists are also advised to bring a passport.
Check promos. Ask the cashier whether a promotion applies and what the spending threshold is before paying.
Allow time. The shop may take a little time to locate, so do not leave the visit until the last minute.
Avoid rushes. A busy visit had a queue, although it moved fairly quickly; quieter timing may make browsing easier.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Tower, Burj View Towers - Dubai Fountain St - next to Carrefour Supermarket, Downtown
Burj Khalifa - Downtown Dubai, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Hard to find
Multiple visitors say the shop can be difficult to locate, so allow time to find the entrance.
Mixed service
Service is inconsistent: one first-time visitor said the cashier was rude, unhelpful and ignored a drink enquiry.
Payment delays
A first-time customer reported waiting almost 15 minutes before being able to pay.
Higher prices
Some customers consider the shop expensive compared with similar liquor stores.
Limited rosé
One review specifically found the rosé selection too small.
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The Bottom Line
African + Eastern - Burj Views is a liquor store in Downtown Dubai, useful for picking up imported wine, beer and spirits. Reviews describe a compact shop with a broad enough range for everyday purchases, including cold beers, wines in different price ranges and budget-friendly brands. Choice is the clearest strength.
Several customers mention new brands, regular offers and discounts, while one says the wine-and-beer collection is “good enough” for a casual visit. It is not a specialist rosé stop, though: one reviewer found the selection of rosé limited. Bring identification.
First-time visitors are told to carry a physical ID for scanning; later visits may accept a photo on your phone, and tourists are specifically advised to bring a passport. The shop can be awkward to locate, so allow a little extra time. Service is mixed.
Some customers describe knowledgeable, welcoming help, but others report a rude cashier, being ignored when asking about a drink, or waiting nearly 15 minutes to pay. During a busy visit, a queue still moved fairly quickly, though customers should ask about promotions rather than assume they will be explained. Prices also divide opinion: some call them reasonable, while others find the shop expensive compared with similar stores.