Indian range
A strong selection of Indian brands and foodstuffs, including newer products some shoppers had not seen before.
Choithrams Al Rais Supermarket
Al Raffa
Choithrams Al Rais Supermarket is a convenient Al Raffa grocery stop for everyday shopping, with a strong range of Indian foodstuffs and a fresh meat counter. Reviews also mention ready-to-eat food, home delivery and late-night shopping, making it useful for both planned and quick grocery runs.
Reputation Score
4.0
★★★★☆
1,865 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Fresh mutton
The mutton counter is praised for fresh meat, with butchers who help shoppers choose suitable cuts.
Store variety
Reviews describe a broad supermarket with fresh produce, butchery, bakery and international brands under one roof.
Late hours
A review says the branch is open 24 hours, which suits late-night grocery runs.
Parking option
One recent review reports a paid parking facility, adding convenience for shoppers arriving by car.
Festive shopping
The store is noted for fresh flowers and decorations for Indian festivals, alongside its regular groceries.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check bills. Compare shelf prices with your receipt before leaving; one shopper found digestive biscuits and Maggi billed above their displayed prices.
Check dates. Inspect expiry dates carefully, especially on packaged goods; a shopper found saffron past its best-before date on the shelf.
Shop late. Night-time shopping may be calmer: one visitor said the store was less crowded and peaceful at night.
Confirm delivery. If ordering delivery, reconfirm stock and timing before relying on it; one order promised in 30 minutes was not delivered that day.
Inspect produce. Look closely at vegetables and chilled items before buying, given reports of insects and rotten paneer.
Budget extra. Compare prices with nearby supermarkets if cost matters, as multiple shoppers found this branch more expensive.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Mankhool Road, Al Rais, Al Rais
Al Raffa, 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
Sweet, chaat counter
The store has an in-house counter for sweets and chaat, adding ready-to-eat Indian options to the grocery trip.
Home delivery
Home delivery is available, though reviews differ sharply on reliability and timing.
Common Concerns
Fresh quality
Some customers reported insects in vegetables, rotten paneer and other disappointing fresh items.
Checkout queues
Several reviews describe slow cashiers and long waits when only one payment counter is open.
Delivery delays
Home delivery feedback is mixed, with reports of delays lasting hours or even a day.
Price mismatches
Customers have reported shelf prices differing from checkout prices, including biscuits and Maggi.
Returns handling
Some shoppers found staff dismissive when returning poor-quality products, including cooked tapioca.
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The Bottom Line
Choithrams Al Rais Supermarket is a practical Al Raffa option for a full grocery shop or a late-night top-up. Reviews point to a particularly useful Indian-food selection, a fresh mutton counter with helpful butchers, and the broad mix expected from a large supermarket. The branch is also described as open 24 hours.
The store’s fresh-food offering gets both praise and caution. Customers mention good fruits, vegetables and meat, while others reported insects in vegetables, rotten paneer and bakery items that seemed a few days old. Check fresh goods carefully before paying, and inspect expiry dates on packaged products.
Shopping by car is possible with a paid parking facility mentioned in a recent review. The branch can be quieter at night, although checkout speed is a recurring weakness: several customers say only one counter is usually open despite more counters being available. Home delivery is another mixed point.
Long-time customers describe reliable service, but other reviews report delays of hours or a full day, as well as orders being confirmed before items were later found unavailable. If you order, reconfirm stock and timing, then check the bill for shelf-price mismatches before leaving.