Fresh bakery
The bakery serves fresh croissants, pastries, bread and sweets, with one review praising its baklava and warbat.
Grandiose- Al Sayyah Residence A, Arjan (Al Barsha South Third), Dubai
Al Barsha South
Grandiose is a spacious supermarket in Al Barsha South, with groceries, fresh food and a bakery alongside a takeaway kitchen and seating. Reviews make the bakery, pizza and imported European and American products especially worth a look.
Reputation Score
4.3
★★★★☆
581 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Food seating
The fresh-food and takeaway kitchen has inside seating, so you can eat a prepared meal rather than only shop for groceries.
Imported range
The shelves include European and American products that can be harder to find in other local supermarkets.
Pizza quality
A review describes the Grandiose pizza as light-based, thin, crispy and well topped.
Store layout
Several reviews describe a clean, modern, spacious store that is not cramped, with a broad range of everyday goods.
Nearby parking
One review reports complimentary parking with direct access to the supermarket, though another visitor found spaces difficult to find.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check prices. Compare shelf tags with the checkout total and check the receipt immediately; customers reported repeated mismatches.
Inspect perishables. Check the smell, appearance and condition of chilled food, fruit, chocolates and ice cream before accepting them.
Confirm stock. For online shopping, confirm substitutions and availability before relying on the order; one customer’s order was cancelled after an out-of-stock issue.
Allow delivery time. Do not rely on the shortest delivery estimate: one nearby order promised 25–35 minutes but arrived after about an hour.
Ask for receipt. Request a paper receipt at checkout if you need one, as a customer said the promised email or SMS receipt never arrived.
Check play area. If children’s play facilities matter, confirm availability before visiting because a review says the soft play area had closed.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Barsha South Third - Al Barsha South - Dubai
Al Barsha South Third - Al Barsha South, 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 – 2:00 AM |
| Sat | 7:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sun | 7:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
Popular Mentions
shawarma
A customer found the shawarma fresh, well seasoned and quick to receive.
fresh Zatar
Fresh zatar is one of the prepared food items a regular shopper enjoys picking up.
nail bar
The in-store nail bar is mentioned for professional pedicure and manicure services, including deep cleaning and reshaping.
play area
The children’s play area was valued by parents as a way to keep children occupied while shopping, though a later review says it closed.
Common Concerns
Price mismatches
Several customers found shelf prices lower than checkout prices, including milk, eggs, mayonnaise and Lindt chocolate.
Freshness issues
Reviews report spoiled chicken, rotten delivered fruit, mouldy chocolates and ice cream that appeared melted and refrozen.
Service gaps
Customer service is inconsistent: reviews describe an unattended sushi counter, ignored requests and rude interactions.
Delivery problems
Online orders have been reported as out of stock, late, incomplete or poorly handled by customer service.
Play area closed
A parent says the soft play area was closed, removing a useful reason to combine shopping with a children’s visit.
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The Bottom Line
Grandiose in Al Barsha South is a large, modern supermarket for everyday groceries, imported products and fresh prepared food. You can shop for European and American items, pick up pastries from the bakery, or eat at the takeaway kitchen’s inside seating. Reviews also call out the thin, crispy Grandiose pizza and well-seasoned shawarma.
The store is generally described as clean, spacious and well stocked, and one review mentions complimentary parking with direct supermarket access. There is also a small sitting area for food and coffee. Families should check the play-area situation before visiting: a parent specifically says the soft play area had closed, although older reviews valued it highly.
The main caution is consistency. Multiple customers report shelf labels ringing up higher at checkout, so compare prices and check your receipt before leaving. Freshness complaints include rotten chicken, delivered fruit, mouldy chocolates and ice cream described as melted and refrozen.
Online shopping has also drawn complaints about out-of-stock items, late delivery and incomplete orders. In-store staff reviews range from warm and helpful to rude or inattentive, including an unattended sushi counter. For a planned online meal or delivery, confirming availability and allowing extra time could save a frustrating trip.