Daily essentials
A compact shop with a useful selection of essential household and grocery products for a quick run.
Grand Express Supermarket DWC LLC
Dubai South
Grand Express Supermarket DWC LLC is a small, useful stop in Dubai South for everyday groceries and urgent shopping. Reviews specifically mention its fresh fish area and home delivery, though delivery reliability varies considerably.
Reputation Score
3.6
★★★★☆
331 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Fresh fish
The store has a fresh fish area, along with a butcher section, giving shoppers more than basic packaged groceries.
Local convenience
For Dubai South residents, it can save a trip to DIP or Remraam when only basic groceries are needed.
Free delivery
One review reports free delivery in the Pulse area, which can be useful for nearby residents.
Helpful service
Some shoppers describe staff as friendly and say they were guided to items such as cat food.
Fast replacement
A damaged delivered product was replaced within seven minutes after the customer reported it.
Reasonable prices
Some customers consider the in-store prices reasonable, although other reviews report prices higher than competitors.
Tips for a Better Visit
Shop in person. For time-sensitive groceries, shop in person rather than relying on delivery, which one review says took two to three hours.
Check dates. Check expiry dates on chilled goods, bread and produce before paying or accepting a delivery.
Inspect produce. Inspect delivered fruit and vegetables immediately; reviews mention spoiled tomatoes, avocados and cabbage.
Confirm prices. Check the shelf price against the POS total before completing payment, especially for discounted items.
Ask availability. For a quick visit, ask where a specific item is; one shopper was guided directly to cat food.
Try late hours. For last-second shopping, a review reports the shop stays open until 2 am on Fridays, though delivery closes earlier.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Madinat Al Mataar - Dubai South - Dubai
Madinat Al Mataar - Dubai South, Dubai
| Mon | 7:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 7:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 7:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 7:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 7:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sat | 7:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sun | 7:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
Popular Mentions
Ice cream
Ice cream is mentioned as a purchased grocery item, though one delivery review reported it arriving melted.
Urgent grocery shopping
The small shop is described as suitable for urgent grocery shopping when only a quick essentials run is needed.
Common Concerns
Late delivery
Delivery delays are a repeated concern, with orders sometimes taking two to three hours or arriving much later than promised.
Quality checks
Reviews describe near-expiry or expired items, including chicken, bread, vegetables and other delivered groceries.
Poor communication
Customers report unanswered calls, slow WhatsApp replies and unclear updates when delivery orders are delayed.
Rude service
Several reviews describe rude or unhelpful interactions at the counters and in the fish and meat sections.
Price changes
One customer says the price changed before purchase, while another reported POS prices not matching displayed discounts.
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The Bottom Line
Grand Express Supermarket is a compact everyday shop in Dubai South, useful when you need basic groceries without travelling to DIP or Remraam. Reviews mention essentials, a butcher and fresh fish area, plus occasional deals and reasonable prices. It suits a quick in-person run more than a carefully timed online order.
The selection covers daily household needs, with customers specifically mentioning fresh fish, meat, dairy, bakery items, vegetables, cat food and ice cream. Nearby residents may also find home delivery convenient: one review says delivery is free in the Pulse area. There are positive reports of friendly, helpful staff and one damaged item being replaced within seven minutes.
Delivery is the main caution. Multiple customers describe waits of one to three hours, late or incorrect orders, melted ice cream and unanswered calls or WhatsApp messages. Quality control also deserves attention: reviews mention rotten or spoiled produce, bread close to expiry and alleged expired chilled items.
Check dates and produce before accepting an order, and compare shelf labels with the till total because price mismatches and changes have also been reported. If you are shopping urgently, visiting in person is the safer bet.