Rare leaves
Turmeric, colocasia and jackfruit leaves are repeatedly described as fresh and difficult to find in Dubai.
FarmChimp General Trading LLC
Al Karama
FarmChimp General Trading LLC is a natural goods store in Al Karama with a strong focus on Indian and regional kitchen ingredients. It is worth considering if you are searching for harder-to-find turmeric or jackfruit leaves, or want cold-pressed coconut oil and other natural pantry products.
Reputation Score
4.5
★★★★★
117 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Coconut oil
Cold-pressed coconut oil is a regular customer's favourite and is mentioned repeatedly as a quality product.
Fresh produce
Reviews mention fresh vegetables from Mangalore and Kerala, including taro stems, ambada and raw cashews.
Rice flakes
The rice-flake snacks received specific praise for their taste, making them a useful pick beyond fresh produce.
Helpful service
Customers describe the staff as helpful and friendly, with samples offered to help shoppers try the snacks.
Source details
One review says the shop provides source and farmer details for its grains and rice.
Tips for a Better Visit
Ask for leaves. If you need traditional cooking leaves, ask specifically for turmeric, jackfruit or colocasia leaves; these are repeatedly highlighted as fresh finds.
Try snacks. Ask whether samples are available before choosing packaged snacks; one customer was offered samples and enjoyed the flavours.
Check produce. Look beyond standard groceries for regional vegetables such as taro stems, ambada and raw cashews from Mangalore and Kerala.
Check stock. For seasonal ingredients, ask about availability before relying on a particular leaf; turmeric leaves are especially sought during Ganesh Chaturthi.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Shop 3, Street 28, Wasl Quartz
Al Karama, Dubai
| Mon | 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Tue | 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wed | 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Thu | 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Fri | 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM, 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Sat | 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sun | 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
Common Concerns
High prices
One reviewer felt the prices were high, so value may vary by product.
Dull atmosphere
One reviewer described the shop as dull and sleepy rather than lively.
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The Bottom Line
FarmChimp General Trading LLC is a natural goods store in Al Karama, especially useful for Indian and regional ingredients that are not always easy to find in Dubai. You can shop for turmeric leaves, jackfruit leaves, fresh vegetables and pantry staples such as coconut oil, with several reviews pointing to produce imported from India. The leaves are the standout discovery.
Customers describe turmeric, colocasia and jackfruit leaves as green, aromatic, fresh and hard to find elsewhere. One shopper also found bamboo shoots, ambada, taro stems and raw cashews from Mangalore and Kerala. That makes the shop more interesting for traditional recipes than a typical grocery stop.
There is plenty for snack and pantry shoppers too. Rice flakes received specific praise, while other reviews mention grains, rice, oils, honey and spices. A customer was given samples of the snacks, so it is worth asking before choosing an unfamiliar packet.
Another review says grains and rice came with details about the source and supplying farmer. The shop is described as small, and one reviewer found it dull with high prices, although other customers call the prices affordable. Expect a focused, practical store rather than a polished supermarket, and check current availability if you are visiting for a particular seasonal leaf.