Bakery range
The bakery stands out for cakes, cupcakes, brownies, baguettes and a broader selection added recently.
Choithrams Shorooq
Shorooq
Choithrams Shorooq is a convenient community supermarket for everyday groceries, with reviewers particularly liking its bakery selection and freshly prepared food. It also stocks fresh produce, meat and fish, making it useful for quick top-up shops in Shorooq.
Reputation Score
4.1
★★★★☆
485 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Fresh produce
Customers regularly praise the quality of the vegetables and other produce.
Meat preparation
The fish and meat counter can prepare cuts to order; one reviewer praised the shaped fish and mutton pieces.
Product variety
Despite its smaller format, reviewers say it covers everyday groceries and includes some harder-to-find items.
Online coordination
Direct online orders are praised for confirming replacements when products are unavailable.
Free parking
A review mentions plenty of parking around the community shopping area, including free parking.
Helpful service
Several reviews describe staff as friendly and willing to help locate products or assist with shopping.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check prices. Check the shelf and till price before paying; one review says the cashier display had been broken for months.
Compare shops. For a larger shop, compare prices with nearby alternatives first, especially for a full trolley rather than a quick top-up.
Ask the counter. For fish or meat, ask the counter team about preparation and cutting, since one customer had fish and mutton shaped to instruction.
Order directly. If delivery matters, consider ordering through the supermarket’s direct service and confirm substitutions; a reviewer praised that coordination.
Allow time. Avoid relying on a fast checkout during busy periods: a review reports one open till and a large queue.
Check Arabic range. If you need specific Arabic products, ask before shopping: matta and tahini halva were reportedly unavailable.
Plan the visit
Practical details
1a Shorooq Dr
Mirdif - Shorooq, 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
freshly prepared food
The newer freshly prepared food range was a welcome improvement for one returning customer.
baguette bread
The baguette bread is one of the bakery products a reviewer recommends trying.
Croissant
A reviewer describes the croissant as especially fresh.
Lotus ice cream
Lotus ice cream is a specifically mentioned treat available at the shop.
Common Concerns
High prices
Multiple reviewers consider this branch noticeably more expensive than nearby shops and other Choithrams outlets.
Service inconsistency
While many staff reviews are positive, several customers report rude treatment, including disputes over bags and accidental damage.
Checkout queues
Customers have reported long queues with only one cashier open and suggested self-checkout.
Delivery problems
One Talabat order charged full price after a discount appeared in the cart, and the customer said no one resolved it.
Sourdough quality
A reviewer found the sourdough disappointing and noted that the slightly better sourdough baguette had been discontinued.
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The Bottom Line
Choithrams Shorooq is a handy community supermarket for quick grocery runs and everyday top-ups. You can pick up fresh produce, meat and fish, shop the bakery, or order groceries online. The bakery gets especially specific praise for cakes, cupcakes, brownies, baguettes and croissants, while the meat counter has prepared fish and mutton pieces to customers’ instructions.
The shop is compact but reviewers say it is tidy, well stocked and carries both everyday and premium brands, along with freshly prepared food. Free parking is mentioned around the area, which makes a short visit easier. Direct online orders have also been praised for coordinating product replacements when something is unavailable.
The main trade-off is price. Several customers describe this branch as more expensive than nearby alternatives, with one saying prices were three times higher. Check the till total carefully: a reviewer said the cashier display had been broken for months and that pricing mistakes occurred.
Service is uneven too. Many customers describe caring, helpful staff, but others report rude interactions, bag-search disputes and slow phone support. If you need Arabic staples, check availability first; matta and tahini halva were specifically missed by one shopper.