Daily essentials
Reviews describe a well-stocked supermarket for household items, groceries and fresh baked goods.
aswaaq Community Mall - Al Barsha South 1
Al Barsha South
Aswaaq Community Mall is a practical neighbourhood stop in Al Barsha South for groceries, fresh vegetables and poultry, quick meals, and everyday services. Its outdoor food-truck area adds an easy evening option, while the 24-hour supermarket makes late-night essentials straightforward.
Reputation Score
4.3
★★★★☆
1,652 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Fresh produce
One regular shopper specifically reports fresh vegetables and poultry every day.
Food trucks
The parking-area food trucks provide varied options for snacks, dinner, coffee and casual evenings.
Useful services
The mall brings everyday errands together, including a pharmacy, laundry and nearby service shops.
Late hours
The supermarket is described as operating 24/7, useful for late-night cravings or urgent grocery runs.
Family setting
Reviewers mention a mosque, plentiful parking, a peaceful environment and nearby family recreation.
Helpful service
Several customers praise knowledgeable, accommodating staff who helped with grocery products and shopping.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check receipts. Compare sale signs with your bill before leaving; one customer reported Reese's being charged above its advertised AED 13.50 price.
Avoid peaks. Parking can become difficult when the food trucks are busy, so consider a quieter visit rather than a crowded evening.
Visit mornings. For the freshest selection, a review specifically recommends the morning shift.
Try the trucks. Look beyond the supermarket for outdoor food trucks, where reviewers found varied choices for coffee, snacks and dinner.
Check dates. Inspect chilled and prepared-food expiry dates, especially after one report of sour muthbal.
Choose winter. The outdoor area is described as more comfortable in winter because summer cooling is limited.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Umm Suqeim St
Al Barsha South First - Al Barsha, 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
Chaat and Go
A named food-truck option mentioned among the area's popular choices.
Mishbash boba tea
A boba-tea stop specifically mentioned in a review of the food trucks.
tuktuk
One of the named food-truck choices customers mention for the outdoor area.
meat steak
A named food option included in a reviewer's list of food-truck choices.
Monkey Cookies
A late-night sweet treat mentioned alongside ice cream, chips and candy.
Aster clinic and pharmacy
Aster clinic and pharmacy are mentioned as useful healthcare facilities at the mall.
Common Concerns
Price disputes
A customer reported advertised sale prices not being honoured and advised checking receipts carefully.
Tight parking
The small car park can fill up, with reviews also mentioning narrow entry and exit routes.
Limited cooling
One review says air-conditioning coverage is limited during summer.
Product quality
A customer reported buying sour muthbal and raised concerns about refrigeration and expired products.
Atmosphere concerns
One family-focused review criticised public behaviour and said it made the food-truck area feel uncomfortable.
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The Bottom Line
Aswaaq Community Mall is a useful everyday stop in Al Barsha South. You can do a grocery run, pick up fresh vegetables and poultry, buy household items or baked goods, and handle errands such as pharmacy and laundry visits. The supermarket is also described as open 24/7, which is handy for late-night essentials.
The outdoor food-truck area is a big part of the appeal. Reviews mention Chaat and Go, Mishbash boba tea, tuktuk and meat steak, alongside coffee, quick drinks and takeaway meals. It works well for an unplanned evening bite, although the atmosphere and crowd can vary.
Families may also value the nearby mosque, park, playground and walking track mentioned in older reviews. Parking is the main practical drawback. The small lot can fill up, and some customers describe narrow access, double parking and cars stopping near the cafeterias.
Winter or quieter times may be more comfortable, particularly because one review reports limited air-conditioning areas in summer. Prices are not universally seen as a bargain: a few shoppers describe the market as pricier than Carrefour or Lulu, while others find its convenience worthwhile. Check sale prices against your receipt and inspect prepared foods and dates before leaving.