Fresh produce
Fresh vegetables and fruits are repeatedly praised, with some reviewers also finding fresh fish and a wide meat selection.
Flavors Department Store DISCOVERY
Discovery Gardens
Flavors Department Store DISCOVERY is a broad local shopping stop in Discovery Gardens, covering everyday groceries alongside household and department-store items. Reviews especially point to its fresh vegetables, fruits, fish and Indian food staples, with an in-house bakery for bread and other baked goods.
Reputation Score
3.8
★★★★☆
722 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Indian groceries
A useful choice for Indian and South Indian cooking, including spices, spice mixes and other regional food items.
Fresh bakery
The bakery is noted for fresh pizzas, rolls, breads and Arabic bread, including manakish made on the spot.
Quick billing
One recent review found the store well-organized, with friendly staff and quick billing for a smooth shopping trip.
Easy access
Parking is available and reviewers describe the store as easy to access for Discovery Gardens residents.
Gift shopping
The department-store side has gift articles and toys, making it useful beyond grocery shopping.
Tips for a Better Visit
Compare prices. Check Flavors against West Zone Fresh Super Market behind it before buying groceries; one reviewer says this saved money.
Check receipts. Compare the receipt with shelf tags and quantities before leaving, as reviewers report price and scanning discrepancies.
Allow time. For delivery, allow substantial extra time or shop in person; reviews describe waits from 1.5 to over 3.5 hours.
Friday timing. Avoid Friday afternoon if you need uninterrupted shopping: one review says the store closes for nearly two hours for prayers.
Use parking. If you are driving, parking is available and the store is described as easy to access.
Plan the visit
Practical details
342M+4J6
Jebel Ali Village - Discovery Gardens, Dubai
| Mon | 7:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Tue | 7:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Wed | 7:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Thu | 7:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Fri | 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:30 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Sat | 7:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sun | 7:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
Popular Mentions
Fresh chicken
One reviewer specifically preferred the fresh chicken breast here to defrosted alternatives at nearby supermarkets.
Indian snacks
Indian snacks such as mixture and chips were reported as cheaper than at Sunrise supermarkets.
Coconut scrap
A reviewer calls the store's coconut scrap particularly good.
Common Concerns
Late delivery
Home delivery has repeatedly been reported as very late, including waits of three hours or more and unanswered calls.
Pricey items
Several reviewers say prices can be higher than nearby shops, especially for fish and other non-vegetarian products.
Billing errors
Reviews report mismatches between shelf tags, scanned quantities and receipts, so bills need checking.
Rude service
Some customers describe staff and repair-counter interactions as rude or argumentative, particularly when raising problems.
Poor cooling
A review reported weak air conditioning that left chocolates melted and raised concerns about food storage.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
35 aed
service charge
“Only mobile open and checking they charged 35 aed as a service charge”Google review · April 2025
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The Bottom Line
Flavors Department Store DISCOVERY is a practical Discovery Gardens stop for groceries and everyday household shopping, with a department-store section for items such as toys and gift articles. Its strongest draw is fresh produce: reviewers repeatedly mention vegetables and fruits, while others also report fresh fish, chicken, mutton and prawns. Indian and South Indian groceries are another reason local residents use it.
The in-house bakery adds fresh pizzas, rolls, breads and Arabic bread; one review specifically mentions manakish made on the spot. Parking is available, and the store is described as easy to reach. It is also useful for quick daily shopping rather than only large grocery runs, though some reviewers find selected items more expensive than nearby shops, particularly fish and non-vegetarian products.
The main caution is service consistency. 5 hours, with unanswered calls and occasional missing items. Customers have also described receipt-versus-tag discrepancies, incorrect quantities and rude responses when problems were raised.
Check prices and quantities before leaving, and compare with West Zone Fresh Super Market behind it. If visiting on Friday, note that one reviewer reports a nearly two-hour afternoon closure for prayers.