Helpful service
Customers regularly describe the team as attentive, approachable and quick to help on the shop floor.
Al Maya Supermarket - Escan Tower, Dubai Marina
Dubai Marina
Al Maya Supermarket in Escan Tower is a compact Dubai Marina grocery shop for everyday essentials, fresh produce and household shopping. Reviews point to a neat store, helpful service, free parking and useful touches such as Filipino food and fresh Yaumi bread.
Reputation Score
4.5
★★★★★
533 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Fresh produce
Fresh vegetables are a recurring strength, with one customer saying a poor fruit was replaced immediately.
Clean layout
Reviews describe a neat, hygienic store where products are arranged clearly and easy to find.
Convenient stop
Its small size and nearby location suit quick daily grocery runs, with free parking mentioned as an added convenience.
Daily basics
Although it is not large, customers say it covers everyday essentials and keeps useful offer bundles.
Quick delivery
One customer reported fast delivery and mannered delivery staff, alongside a helpful in-store team.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check labels. Check the shelf label and expiry date before paying, as one recent review found missing or outdated tags.
Compare prices. For tobacco and other packaged goods, compare nearby prices first; a reviewer reported a 220-dirham Marlboro sleeve elsewhere at 160.
Inspect produce. Look over fruit before buying, since one review says overripe fruit can remain when fresh stock sells quickly.
Plan orders. If using delivery, allow for possible phone or WhatsApp delays rather than relying on an immediate reply.
Use parking. For a quick essentials run, take advantage of the free parking mentioned by a customer.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Marina, Escan Tower - Al Seba St
Marsa Dubai - Dubai Marina, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Tue | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Wed | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Thu | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Fri | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sat | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sun | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Popular Mentions
Filipino food
A regular customer specifically mentions Filipino food as one reason they return.
Yaumi bread
Yaumi bread is mentioned as fresh and consistently available.
Starbucks chiller
One review calls attention to the store's Starbucks chiller.
Country Crisps
A customer reported finding worms in a box of Country Crisps; the store replaced the product.
Common Concerns
Price checks
Several reviews describe prices as higher than nearby shops, including a Marlboro sleeve reported at 220 instead of 160 elsewhere.
Missing tags
A recent review reports that price labels were sometimes missing or out of date, and that items with expiry dates remained on display.
Order replies
WhatsApp and phone ordering drew complaints about unanswered messages and repeated calls, including during daytime hours.
Checkout concern
One customer alleged that small bills were repeatedly rounded up, such as charging 3 dirhams for tomatoes priced at 2.80.
Quality complaint
A customer found worms in a box of Country Crisps; the store replaced it, but the reviewer said the follow-up complaint received no feedback.
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The Bottom Line
Al Maya Supermarket at Escan Tower is a compact everyday grocery stop in Dubai Marina. You can pick up household basics, fruit and vegetables, bread, Filipino food and other international groceries without navigating a large hypermarket. Several customers say the store is easy to browse, with products arranged neatly and staff ready to help on the shop floor.
Fresh produce is one of the clearest positives. Reviews describe the vegetables as fresh, while another customer said a disappointing fruit was exchanged immediately. Yaumi bread is also mentioned as consistently available.
The shop has free parking, making it practical for a quick top-up rather than a major weekly shop; one review specifically notes that the range is useful but not extensive. Service is a major part of the experience, with repeated praise for friendly, polite and responsive staff. Delivery is available, but ordering by phone or WhatsApp appears less dependable: customers report unanswered calls and messages, including during the afternoon and evening.
Check prices and expiry dates carefully, as reviews mention missing or outdated shelf tags, higher prices than nearby shops and one alleged checkout rounding issue. A past food-quality complaint was handled with a replacement, though the customer said later follow-up was ignored.