Medication guidance
Pharmacists take time to explain medicines, including their indications and side effects, rather than simply handing over a product.
Aster Pharmacy - Bluebay Tower, Business Bay (Zabeel)
Business Bay
Aster Pharmacy in Bluebay Tower, Business Bay (Zabeel), is a convenient pharmacy for medicines, wellness products and everyday essentials. Reviews especially highlight clear medication guidance, helpful product advice, and assistance sourcing a medicine that was initially out of stock.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
457 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Medicine sourcing
When a medication was unavailable late at night, staff arranged it for pickup after a short wait and offered next-day delivery.
Stocked store
One visitor found the pharmacy clean, well-stocked and easy to shop, with products clearly visible.
Well organised
The pharmacy is described as accessible, clean and well-organized, carrying almost everything needed for medicines and essentials.
Health analysis
Reviews mention free vitamin and skin analysis, useful if you want guidance before choosing supplements or skincare products.
Late opening
A review says the store is open 24/7, which is useful for late-night medicine or essentials.
English support
English-speaking visitors reported receiving effective help, making the pharmacy easier to use while travelling.
Tips for a Better Visit
Confirm stock. For an urgent medicine, ask staff to confirm availability and whether they can arrange a pickup before relying on an online order.
Verify delivery. If ordering through a delivery app, confirm acceptance and delivery directly; some customers reported long delays and unanswered calls.
Check ingredients. For specialist products such as mineral sunscreen, verify the ingredients or exact product type before paying.
Ask questions. Use the pharmacist consultation to ask about medication explanations, indications, side effects or supplement suitability.
Try analysis. Ask whether the free vitamin and skin analysis is available when you visit, as one review specifically mentions it.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Blue Bay Tower
Business Bay, 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
Muscle bond BCAA
One customer liked the taste of Muscle bond BCAA and recommended it for use during and after workouts.
Consultation Services
A customer review lists Consultation Services among the pharmacy's available customer-facing services.
Online Services
Online Services are mentioned in a review, although other customers reported inconsistent delivery-app experiences.
Common Concerns
Delivery delays
Several reviews describe online orders being delayed for hours or days, with calls going unanswered.
Poor follow-up
One Deliveroo order was marked delivered despite not arriving, and the pharmacy reportedly stopped answering calls.
Insurance issue
A customer reported poor service because the pharmacist could not explain how to claim insurance.
Product accuracy
One customer asked for mineral sunscreen but received a product they later found was not mineral-based.
Counter assistance
During an injury, one visitor said staff gave minimal help locating bandages and did not provide the requested cotton.
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The Bottom Line
Aster Pharmacy in Bluebay Tower, Business Bay (Zabeel), is a practical stop for prescription and over-the-counter medicines, supplements, skincare and everyday healthcare essentials. The strongest theme in the reviews is pharmacist guidance: visitors say staff explain medicines, discuss indications and side effects, and help match customers with supplements or skin products. There are a few useful extras beyond a standard medicine purchase.
Reviews mention free vitamin and skin analysis, consultation services, and Muscle bond BCAA, described as a workout drink with a good taste and recovery benefits. The store is also described as clean, well-organized and well-stocked, with products clearly visible. One review says it is open 24/7, and English-speaking tourists found it easy to get help.
The main caution is ordering remotely. Some customers report quick, properly packed deliveries, but others describe orders left pending for 12 hours or more, medicines marked delivered when they had not arrived, and unanswered calls. For urgent medication, confirm stock and order acceptance directly, or ask whether pickup can be arranged.
It is also worth checking the exact product specification—one customer who requested mineral sunscreen later found the recommended item was not mineral-based.