Wide choice
The store brings groceries, household goods, clothing and electronics together, so one trip can cover several shopping needs.
Ansar Gallery - Karama
Al Karama
Ansar Gallery - Karama is a large department store and hypermarket in Al Karama, useful for combining grocery shopping with clothing, electronics and household purchases. Reviews especially point to budget-friendly groceries, fresh produce and frequent promotions under one roof.
Reputation Score
4.0
★★★★☆
7,662 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Fresh produce
One reviewer found very fresh vegetables and fruits priced well below the market price.
Regular deals
Discounts and weekend offers are a recurring reason customers choose the store for budget shopping.
Prepared meals
The kitchen section sells freshly prepared daily meals and grilled items on the spot.
Loyalty rewards
The Ansar Smile application can add discounts and promotions, with 500 points reported as redeemable for a AED 25 voucher.
Transit access
Reviews describe the store as accessible by public transit and within walking distance of BurJuman metro station.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check bills. Compare shelf labels with the scanned price and check the receipt before leaving; one customer found more than AED 140 in overcharges.
Shop mornings. For fruits and vegetables, a review specifically recommends visiting during the morning hours.
Allow time. Leave extra time for family shopping, fresh-food counters and peak-hour checkout queues rather than planning a very quick visit.
Use Smile. Check the Ansar Smile application for extra discounts and promotions before shopping.
Watch parking. Confirm the current parking terms before settling in; reviews disagree about free parking and report a 10 AED charge for visits under an hour.
Inspect roastery. The self-service roastery lets you fill bags of spices, nuts and dried goods, but check handling hygiene before buying.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Khalid Bin Al Waleed Rd
Al Karama, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 12:30 AM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 12:30 AM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 12:30 AM |
Popular Mentions
Dates
One review highlights the range of date varieties and competitive pricing.
Mobile phone counter
A mobile phone counter is available, although one shopper reported waiting nearly an hour without receiving buying advice.
Common Concerns
Price mismatches
Several shoppers reported shelf or quoted prices differing from checkout, including a spray quoted at 35 dirhams and scanned at 75.
Parking limits
One review says the one-hour free parking period is too short for family shopping, especially with a baby.
Security complaints
Multiple customers describe rude or accusatory interactions with security and plain-clothes workers when leaving.
Slow service
Counters and fresh-food preparation can be slow; one customer waited 20 minutes for chicken and was asked to wait another 20.
Long queues
Checkout lines can become lengthy during peak hours, making a full grocery shop take longer than expected.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
15 AED
Beef mince
“I have placed an order on InstaShop for 500g of beef mince, but the store delivered 1000g and charged me an extra 15 AED”Google review · November 2025
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The Bottom Line
Ansar Gallery - Karama is a large hypermarket and department store in Al Karama where shoppers can combine groceries with clothing, electronics and household purchases. The strongest draw is value: reviews mention regular discounts, affordable weekend offers and fresh vegetables and fruits priced below the market rate. It is the kind of place where a weekly shop can expand into browsing several floors.
The grocery side has useful extras beyond basic shelves. The kitchen sells freshly prepared daily meals and grilled items, while the roastery is a self-service counter for spices, nuts and dried goods. Dates are also mentioned as a strong-value purchase, with many varieties available.
The Ansar Smile application may bring additional promotions, and the store is described as accessible by public transport near BurJuman metro station. There are important checks to make. Several customers reported shelf, counter or delivery prices not matching what was charged, so inspect labels and receipts carefully.
Checkout queues can stretch at busy times, and one visitor found the one-hour free parking allowance too short for a family shop. Reviews also include repeated complaints about rude security interactions, so allow time for any exit or pricing issue to be resolved.