Broad range
Reviews describe a strong selection of African foodstuffs, with Cameroonian, Nigerian and Ghanaian products well represented.
African Shop LLC
Deira
African Shop LLC is an African goods store in Deira, useful for sourcing Nigerian foodstuff, African spices and hard-to-find cooking ingredients. Reviews highlight basics such as palm oil and Banga Spice, while delivery is also available for customers who prefer to order rather than shop in person.
Reputation Score
4.1
★★★★☆
108 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Affordable staples
Several customers consider the foodstuff prices among the best around, including one returning customer who praised the improved value.
Named ingredients
A customer found key soup ingredients including Palm Oil, Banga Spice, Ugwu and dawa dawa for a long-craved recipe.
Free delivery
One customer reported timely delivery and free delivery, making the shop useful when a Deira visit is inconvenient.
Liquor selection
A review describes a large liquor collection at reasonable prices and says it is the only place selling liquor locally.
African focus
Customers describe it as a strictly African shop and a place where major countries' products are represented.
Tips for a Better Visit
Visit off-peak. Because the shop is small and queues can build at the counter, an off-peak visit should be more comfortable.
Check stock. Ask about specific ingredients before travelling, especially grind egusi or olymbact, which one customer could not find.
Confirm delivery. If ordering delivery, reconfirm the address and expected time; reviews report wrong-address delivery and missed delivery windows.
Allow space. Expect a tight shopping environment: one review says the Deira shop cannot comfortably take eight people at once.
Use parking. A customer noted the shop is right beside a car park, which may make a quick ingredient run easier.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Khaleej St
Corniche Deira - Deira, Dubai
| Mon | 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sat | 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sun | 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Delivery problems
Delivery has not always been dependable: one customer reported a driver refusing an Al Barsha trip and another order missing its promised time.
Customer service
A customer reported repeated address-confirmation calls, delivery to the wrong address and rude customer service.
Small shop
The Deira shop is described as too small for eight people to stand comfortably without feeling cramped.
Long queues
Counter service can be slow enough to create long queues during busy periods.
Stock gaps
Some customers have found that several wanted items were unavailable, including grind egusi and olymbact.
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The Bottom Line
African Shop LLC is a Deira stop for African groceries, especially Nigerian foodstuff and ingredients from several countries. Customers mention finding Cameroonian, Nigerian and Ghanaian products, African spices, and the basics needed for cooking at home. One shopper picked up Palm Oil, Banga Spice, Ugwu and dawa dawa for a long-craved soup, while another called it a one-stop source for African food and spices.
Pricing is a strong part of the appeal. Multiple reviews describe the foodstuff as affordable or among the best-priced nearby, although one older review found the shop a little pricey. The selection can also extend beyond groceries: a customer described a large liquor collection at a reasonable price.
The physical shop is small. One review says it cannot comfortably take eight people at once, and another mentions long queues at the counter, so shopping outside busy periods may be less cramped. A car park beside the shop was also noted.
Delivery is available and some customers report timely, free delivery, but logistics are inconsistent. Other reviews describe late orders, a driver declining an Al Barsha delivery, wrong-address delivery and rude customer service. Confirm stock and delivery details before relying on an urgent order.