Product advice
Customers have received helpful guidance on wine and gin, including introductions to Toki and Chita.
African + Eastern - Jumeirah
Jumeirah
African + Eastern - Jumeirah is a liquor store in Jumeirah selling wines, spirits and beer. Reviews highlight useful product guidance, including gin recommendations, plus the option to order online for delivery to your door.
Reputation Score
3.8
★★★★☆
172 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Quick service
Several reviews describe the service as quick, even though the shop can become crowded.
Online delivery
Customers can order online for delivery to the door, which is useful when you want to avoid a store visit.
Good selection
One customer found the compact shop well stocked with a good selection.
Purchase gesture
A customer buying Black Label and Red Label received complimentary Highlander Whisky freebies.
Tips for a Better Visit
Visit off-peak. Try quieter times so staff have more time to help with selections and to reduce the chance of a long queue.
Bring documents. Register with your Emirates ID on the first visit and carry a copy or digital copy for later purchases.
Ask promotions. If you are buying several bottles, ask about promotions; one review says festive-period deals are available.
Check closing time. Do not rely too closely on the advertised closing time: one customer arrived at 9:40 and found the store closed.
Compare brands. If you want a specific bottle, check availability first because A&E and MMI may carry different brands.
Check price tags. Before paying, confirm the shelf price at the counter; a customer disputed a displayed Kingfisher Strong beer price.
Plan the visit
Practical details
10b St, NearJumeirah Beach - Road - next to Spinneys Supermarket
Jumeirah - Jumeira First, 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
Security conduct
Multiple reviews report rude or uncomfortable treatment by security, including incidents involving women and a pregnant customer.
Long queues
The branch can become congested, with one review describing a queue extending onto the footpath.
License confusion
Customers have reported inconsistent handling of Emirates ID, liquor licences and app verification, especially when Wi-Fi was unavailable.
Staff manner
Several reviews describe cashiers or other employees as rude, dismissive or in need of customer-service training.
Storage concern
One customer said a wine bottle costing over AED 100 was corked and questioned how expensive wines were stored.
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The Bottom Line
African + Eastern - Jumeirah is a compact liquor shop in Jumeirah where you can buy wine, beer and spirits, ask for help choosing bottles, or order online for delivery. Reviews specifically mention gin guidance, including suggestions of Toki and Chita, as well as a good selection despite the shop’s small footprint. The experience depends heavily on timing and staff availability.
Some customers describe quick service and helpful product advice, while others report long queues, sometimes stretching onto the footpath. Visiting off-peak should give you a better chance of browsing and getting assistance without the rush. The shop can also feel dark, congested and uninviting when busy.
Bring your Emirates ID and a copy or digital copy of your licence for purchases. Licence and app checks have caused frustration, particularly when the store Wi-Fi was not working, so it is worth having your documents ready. Ask about promotions if you are stocking up, especially around festive periods, and check shelf prices carefully: one customer said six Kingfisher Strong beers were marked at AED 26 but quoted at AED 30.
Security and cashier manner are the main cautions. Several reviews describe rude treatment, including complaints involving women and a pregnant customer. If buying expensive wine, inspect the bottle carefully; one review reported a bottle over AED 100 was corked.