Fresh produce
Reviews consistently highlight fresh fruits, vegetables, fish and meat, making the store useful for regular grocery and butchery shopping.
Choithrams Emerald Court Supermarket
Al Barsha
Choithrams Emerald Court Supermarket in Al Barsha is a convenient grocery stop for everyday shopping, with reviews highlighting its fresh fruits, vegetables, fish and meat. The store is also noted for a broad range of groceries and 24-hour opening, though service can be inconsistent.
Reputation Score
3.3
★★★☆☆
132 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Product range
The branch carries most everyday products, with chocolates, snacks and a broad spread of brands available.
Clean layout
One customer described the store as vast, cleanly organised and easy to use for a wider grocery shop.
Weekly offers
Weekly promotions and nominal prices were specifically appreciated by shoppers.
Late opening
A review says the supermarket is open for 24 hours, useful for urgent grocery runs.
Helpful service
Some customers report warm, polite and approachable staff, particularly during fresh-food shopping.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check prices. Compare shelf labels with the register before paying, especially for offers and weighted produce.
Avoid rush hour. Visit outside peak evening periods if possible; reviews describe one-cashier queues and slow billing.
Carry a card. Bring a payment card or exact change, as several reviews report the cashier having no change.
Confirm delivery. If ordering, confirm rider availability and delivery timing first; nearby orders have still been delayed or refused.
Check weighing. Make sure fruit and vegetables are weighed before checkout, since unattended scales and counters are a recurring complaint.
Confirm discounts. Ask which payment method and card are required for promotions, as staff gave conflicting information about an HSBC discount.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Emerald Court - 1 22nd St
Al Barsha First - Al Barsha, Dubai
| Mon | 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Popular Mentions
home delivery service
The branch provides home delivery, though reviews repeatedly flag delays and rider availability problems.
Bounz points
Bounz points are mentioned as a loyalty feature, but one customer reported that points were not added correctly.
Common Concerns
Long queues
Rush-hour visits can mean just one cashier serving a long queue, while slow billing systems add to the wait.
Price errors
Several reviews describe shelf, register and card-machine mismatches; one cherry-price correction took around 20 minutes.
Delivery delays
Home delivery is repeatedly criticised for unavailable riders, unanswered calls and delays, including a 2.5-hour wait for nearby water.
Counter gaps
Customers report waiting at the butcher, seafood and weighing counters when the designated staff are away or unavailable.
Limited change
Multiple customers say the branch could not provide change, including for AED 100 notes and small purchases.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
AED 30
home delivery
“They also provide a home delivery service for a total bill starting from AED 30”Google review · September 2023
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The Bottom Line
Choithrams Emerald Court is a handy Al Barsha supermarket for routine groceries, especially fresh fruits, vegetables, fish and meat. Reviews also mention chocolates, snacks, a wide range of brands and 24-hour opening, so it can work for both a planned shop and a late urgent run. Some customers find the layout clean and well organised, while others describe the branch as smaller than larger Choithrams outlets.
The fresh-food counters are a genuine strength when staffed: customers have praised patient meat and fish preparation, clean fresh stocks and approachable service. Weekly promotions are another reason to check the branch, although pricing needs attention. Several shoppers reported shelf labels not matching the checkout price, including cherries charged at three times the displayed amount and a drink that was nearly overcharged by AED 6.
Allow extra time at busy periods. Rush hours have brought long queues with only one cashier, and customers have also waited at weighing, butcher and seafood counters. 5 hours, even for nearby buildings.
If you order, confirm delivery first; in-store shoppers should check prices and carry a card or exact change.