Fresh produce
Fresh vegetables and fruit are a consistent draw, with one shopper calling the produce clean and cheaper than elsewhere.
Choithrams Umm Suqeim
Umm Suqeim
Choithrams Umm Suqeim is a practical neighbourhood supermarket for everyday groceries, with fresh vegetables, bakery items and a staffed meat section that customers often return to. Reviews also point to free parking and an ENBD ATM, including cash deposits, which add convenience to a regular shop.
Reputation Score
4.2
★★★★☆
1,015 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Meat counter
The butchery can prepare fresh meat to your requested cut, with reviews also praising marinated meat and clean cuts.
Bakery stock
The bakery is noted for strong stock, including freshly baked bread and a broad selection of bakery items.
Free parking
Free parking in front and on the side makes this branch easier for a full grocery run than busier retail areas.
Product variety
Shoppers mention international products, promotions and unusual finds such as tofu noodles and dried tomatoes.
ATM access
An ENBD ATM is available inside, and one review says it accepts deposits as well as withdrawals.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check receipts. Compare shelf labels with the scanned bill and review your receipt, as one shopper says price differences went unnoticed without checking.
Check dates. Inspect expiry dates on sausages and other chilled goods before paying, after a shopper found four expired containers.
Visit later. For a quieter shop, try after hours; one review found it less busy then with a good product selection.
Use parking. If you are driving, look for the free spaces in front and to the side of the supermarket.
Ask the butcher. Tell the meat counter exactly how you want the cut prepared; reviews describe fresh meat cut and marinated to customer requests.
Allow patience. Evening and weekend checkouts can get busy, so choose a quieter time if you want a faster shop.
Plan the visit
Practical details
شارع أم سقيم
Jumeirah - Umm Suqeim 2, 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
Fresh ready to eat meals
Fresh ready-to-eat meals are mentioned as a convenient option alongside groceries and fresh meat.
Argentinean beef
One shopper singled out Argentinean beef branded Frimsa as an especially memorable purchase.
Fresh fish
The fish counter is praised for variety, with one review specifically calling out fresh fish.
Pharmacy
A pharmacy inside the supermarket is mentioned as an added convenience during a grocery visit.
Common Concerns
Price mismatches
Several reviews report shelf prices differing from scanned prices, so receipts need checking before you leave.
Expired stock
One shopper found all four sausage containers they bought had expired, a serious reason to check dates on chilled goods.
Till coverage
Some morning visitors found no one serving at the tills and had to walk around the shop to get assistance.
Bakery service
A customer reported repeated poor treatment from the morning bakery worker and stopped shopping at this branch.
Floor hazard
A reported hole near the vegetable section remained for three weeks, making that area a safety concern at the time.
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The Bottom Line
Choithrams Umm Suqeim works well for everyday grocery runs, especially if fresh produce and the meat counter are high on your list. Reviews mention clean vegetables and fruit, freshly baked bread, fresh fish, poultry and ready-to-eat meals. The butchery is a particular strength: shoppers describe meat being perfectly cut, marinated or prepared to their requests, rather than simply picked from a shelf.
The store is generally described as clean, organised and easy to navigate, with international products, promotions and household essentials. Free parking in front and to the side is useful for a larger shop, while an ENBD ATM inside can reportedly handle deposits. A pharmacy and print-and-photocopy shops have also been mentioned.
There are some practical cautions. Multiple shoppers say shelf prices do not always match scanned prices, so check the receipt before leaving. One customer found all four sausage containers purchased were expired, making date-checking worthwhile.
Morning till coverage has also been criticised, and another review reported a hole near the vegetable section. Evening and weekend checkouts may be busier; a review suggests after-hours shopping is quieter while still offering a good selection.