24-hour shopping
The supermarket stays open around the clock, making it useful for late-night groceries and everyday essentials.
Aswaaq Al Warqaa
Al Warqa
Aswaaq Al Warqa is a compact community shopping centre built around a 24-hour supermarket, with everyday groceries, household basics and a useful mix of nearby shops. It is handy for fresh produce, quick meals and local services such as tailoring or electronics repairs.
Reputation Score
4.2
★★★★☆
3,791 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Fresh produce
Reviews consistently mention fresh fruit, vegetables and other fresh products, although selection can vary.
Daily essentials
The supermarket covers groceries, ready meals, home and kitchen basics, and a broad range of household needs.
Local variety
The centre has practical neighbourhood shops, including electronics and mobile-repair outlets, garments, books and eateries.
Convenient parking
Several reviews describe ample or convenient parking, including covered parking and space near the petrol station.
Fresh fish
One distinctive option is buying fresh fish in the supermarket and having it grilled there.
Quiet atmosphere
The centre is described as small, quiet and easy to use for regular neighbourhood shopping.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check dates. Check expiry dates and shelf prices before paying; one review reported a nearly expired product costing twice the usual price.
Shop late. Use the 24-hour supermarket for late-night essentials, when the centre’s smaller shops may not be operating.
Allow time. If you are shopping at a busy hour, allow extra time for checkout because understaffing and long queues have been reported.
Watch entrance. Look carefully for the road entrance before driving past it, as unclear signage can make the parking area difficult to reach.
Try grilled fish. Ask whether the supermarket can grill your fresh fish on site; a reviewer specifically highlighted this option.
Compare prices. For a larger grocery shop, compare prices with nearby supermarkets, since several reviews describe Aswaaq as more expensive.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Algeria St
Al Warqa - Al Warqa 2, 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
Dunkin Donuts
Dunkin Donuts is mentioned as a quick coffee or treat stop within the centre.
Baskin Robbins
Baskin Robbins is one of the named ice-cream options available for a quick stop.
Halla Shawarma
Halla Shawarma is highlighted by one reviewer as a reason for visiting and praised as authentic shawarma.
Qasar Al mandi
Qasar Al mandi is mentioned as a mandi restaurant, with a reviewer recommending its mandi.
Rasmi kabab
Rasmi kabab is another named food option described by a reviewer as perfectly cooked.
Common Concerns
Higher prices
Multiple reviews say some groceries, including produce, cost more than at nearby supermarkets.
Checkout queues
Checkout lines have reportedly become long when the store is understaffed, particularly during busy periods.
Entry signage
The road entrance is not clearly signposted, and missing it can make parking difficult.
Limited selection
The supermarket may stock a category without carrying the exact brand or product you normally buy; vegetables were also called limited.
Service inconsistency
Reviews range from friendly, helpful staff to complaints about slow delivery preparation and poor customer handling.
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The Bottom Line
Aswaaq Al Warqa is a practical neighbourhood shopping centre rather than a destination mall. The 24-hour supermarket is the main draw: you can pick up groceries, household basics and ready meals at almost any hour, while smaller units cover electronics, garments, books and local services. Dunkin Donuts and Baskin Robbins provide quick treats, and Halla Shawarma and Qasar Al mandi are named food stops in the reviews.
Fresh fruit and vegetables are repeatedly praised, and one useful local trick is buying fresh fish in the supermarket and having it grilled there. The centre is generally described as clean, quiet and easy for routine shopping, with ATMs, a pharmacy and parking close to a petrol station. Covered parking is also mentioned.
The trade-off is price and consistency. Several customers find some items more expensive than nearby supermarkets, and one advises checking expiry dates and shelf prices carefully. Product range is broad but not guaranteed to include the exact brand you want; vegetables have also been described as limited.
Checkout queues and understaffing have caused frustration, while the road entrance can be easy to miss because signage is unclear. For a quick late-night top-up or local errand, it is more useful than its small size suggests.