Wide selection
A broad range of wines, beers and spirits gives shoppers plenty of choice in one visit.
African + Eastern - The Dubai Mall
Downtown Dubai
African + Eastern is a liquor store in Downtown Dubai, inside Dubai Mall, selling wine, beer and spirits. Reviews highlight its broad selection, walk-in beer cooler and frequent discounts, making it useful for both everyday bottles and chilled drinks.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
354 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Walk-in cooler
The beer is kept in a walk-in cooler, including 500 ml cans of Red Horse Beer.
Good pricing
Customers describe the prices as reasonable, with Grey Goose vodka reported at 199dhs after a price drop.
Special offers
Discounts appear on selected products, including special beers and broader store promotions.
Helpful guidance
Staff have helped visitors choose suitable wines and products, including customers who were unfamiliar with alcohol categories.
Neat layout
The store is described as clean, tidy and well organised, making the range easier to browse.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check location. Allow extra time to find the shop inside Dubai Mall; a review places it on the lower ground floor.
Bring documents. Check the current requirements before visiting: one review says buyers need a passport, while residents need a government permit.
Buffer delivery. If ordering delivery, do not plan around the stated two-hour window; one customer waited three to four hours without updates.
Check stock. Ask before travelling if you need Armenian wine or cognac, as one review says neither was available.
Look for offers. Check current promotions before paying, since reviews mention discounts on selected beers and multiple store offers.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Dubai Mall Grand Parking - Lower Ground floor - near Emirates NBD Bank
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
Late delivery
The advertised two-hour delivery window was reported to stretch to three or four hours, with no updates or contact option.
Refund delays
One customer reported receiving only about 10% of an order and waiting more than two months for the balance to be correctly refunded.
Hard to find
The shop can be difficult to locate within Dubai Mall, even though one visitor found it on the lower ground floor.
Selection gap
One review specifically noted that Armenian wines and Armenian cognac were not available.
Uneven service
Although many reviews praise the service, some customers found staff interactions less friendly or professional than expected.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
6 dhs per can
Red Horse Beer
“I bought 12 cans of Red Horse Beer, 8% ALC/Vol, 500 ml, 6 dhs per can”Google review · September 2025
206 AED
24 bottles of Beck's
“I paid 206 AED for 24 bottles of Beck's”Google review · August 2022
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The Bottom Line
African + Eastern is a liquor store in Downtown Dubai, inside Dubai Mall, with a broad choice of wine, beer and spirits. Reviewers point to a walk-in cooler for beer and to staff who can guide shoppers through wine choices, which is useful if you are unsure what to pick. Prices are a recurring draw.
Examples include Red Horse Beer at 6 dhs per 500 ml can, 24 bottles of Beck’s for 206 AED, and Grey Goose vodka at 199dhs in one 2023 review. Discounts and special-beer offers also come up, though these are customer-reported examples rather than a current price list. There are a few practical snags.
The shop can be difficult to locate; one visitor found it on the lower ground floor. Customers also report that residents need a government permit, while a tourist review says a passport is required. Confirm the current requirement before setting out.
If you order delivery, leave plenty of buffer: one customer was promised two hours but waited three to four, with no contact channel or updates. A separate complaint describes an incomplete order and incorrect, delayed refunds lasting more than two months. In-store visits may be simpler, but check stock if you specifically want Armenian wine or cognac, which one reviewer could not find.