Home delivery
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Al Saqa Grocery - Al Wasl - M129
Al Wasl
Al Saqa Grocery is a neighbourhood supermarket in Al Wasl for quick top-up shopping and everyday essentials. Reviews point to home delivery for items that are hard to carry, plus small affordable portions of fruits such as mandarin, papaya and watermelon.
Reputation Score
4.0
★★★★☆
116 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Fruit portions
The shop breaks fruit into small, affordable portions, with mandarin, papaya and watermelon mentioned by a regular buyer.
Sri Lankan items
Customers report finding mostly Sri Lankan items, which may make the selection useful for nearby South Asian households.
Everyday staples
Routine-use grocery items and necessary goods are generally available for quick top-up shopping.
Free parking
A review specifically reports free parking, a useful convenience for a quick grocery run.
Helpful staff
Reviews mention good communication, customer service and staff who have stayed with the shop for many years.
Tips for a Better Visit
Ask delivery. For bulky purchases, ask about home delivery because customers use it for things they cannot carry.
Check fruit portions. Ask whether fruit can be bought in smaller portions; mandarin, papaya and watermelon were cited as affordable examples.
Compare prices. Check prices before filling a large basket: reviews range from “normal price” to “very expensive.”
Ask timing. If ordering delivery, confirm the expected time first, since one customer asked for faster service.
Look for parking. A review reports free parking, so check for the available parking option when making a quick car-based visit.
Check imports. If you are looking for Sri Lankan groceries, ask staff about the available selection before shopping.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Wasl - Dubai
Al Wasl, Dubai
| Mon | 6:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Tue | 6:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Wed | 6:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Thu | 6:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Fri | 6:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Sat | 6:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Sun | 6:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
Common Concerns
High prices
Several customers describe the grocery as expensive, including one review calling it “very expensive.”
Slow delivery
One customer found the service good but asked for faster delivery, so confirm the expected timing if ordering.
Cramped area
A review describes the surrounding area as very congested, which may make access less convenient at busy times.
Cigarettes unavailable
Cigarettes were not available according to one review, so this is not a reliable stop for that item.
Pest complaint
One older review reported seeing live cockroaches inside the Satwa supermarket; treat this as a dated caution and check conditions on arrival.
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The Bottom Line
Al Saqa Grocery is a practical neighbourhood supermarket in Al Wasl, mainly suited to quick grocery top-ups rather than a destination shop. Customers mention routine-use essentials, a selection that includes mostly Sri Lankan items, and small affordable fruit portions. Mandarin, papaya and watermelon are specifically cited, so shoppers do not necessarily need to buy a large amount at once.
The shop also provides home delivery, particularly useful for things you cannot carry easily. Delivery speed has drawn one complaint, though, so ask for an estimated timing before placing an order. Free parking is mentioned in one review, while another describes the surrounding area as very congested; access may depend on when you arrive.
Staff and customer service are recurring positives, with reviews describing good communication and helpful service. The pricing picture is mixed: some customers call the shop expensive or very expensive, while older reviews describe normal prices or prices reasonable for the surrounding area. Compare key items if cost matters.
One older review reported live cockroaches inside the Satwa supermarket, a dated but important cleanliness caution. Cigarettes were also unavailable in one visit.