Cooked-to-order
Choose fish or steak and have it cooked for you, including salmon, beef or chicken.
Grandiose- Trio, Al Barsha First, Dubai
Al Barsha
Grandiose-Trio is a supermarket in Al Barsha with a neat grocery floor and a surprisingly substantial food area. Reviews highlight its bakery and café, plus the option to choose fish or steak and have it cooked for you.
Reputation Score
4.3
★★★★☆
871 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Food area
The in-store food selection includes pizza, sushi, salads, shawarma and charcoal-grilled dishes.
Bakery café
The bakery and café work well for a simple breakfast, with coffee and croissants specifically praised.
Store layout
The supermarket is described as organised, neatly displayed and packed with a wide range in a relatively compact space.
Paper bags
The branch uses paper bags rather than plastic ones, although shoppers with large lists may prefer reusable bags.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check bills. Review every barcode and billed price at checkout; one customer also reported losing redeemed points after cancelling a mismatched item.
Bring bags. Bring reusable bags for a large shop: a review says the paper bags can be flimsy even though they reduce plastic use.
Confirm cleaning. If buying squid or fish for grilling, ask whether the squid has been cleaned before leaving the counter.
Check counters. For late visits, call or check the food counters first; the ice-cream machine was cleaned before midnight despite the store staying open later.
Use parking. If arriving by car, try the back entrance, where one review reports ample parking.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Barsha 1
Al Barsha - Al Barsha 1, Dubai
Popular Mentions
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Quatro Formaggi is named as a favourite pizza by a customer who enjoyed the in-store dining.
Charcoal grill
The charcoal grill is highlighted as an affordable in-store food option, alongside shawarma.
Fresh food bar
The fresh food bar has included grilled salmon, vegetables, lasagne, Thai green curry and salads.
Fresh juices
Fresh juices are among the products one regular customer returns for, along with fruit, croissants and coffee.
Flower shop
The flower section is praised for variety and the option to choose individual flowers and mix them.
Common Concerns
Price checks
Several reviews report mismatches between shelf or barcode prices and the amount charged at checkout.
Checkout service
One review describes the checkout process as a serious problem and advises checking every billed item carefully.
Delivery quality
Home delivery quality can be inconsistent; one customer received poor cucumbers despite fresh replacements being available.
Bakery freshness
A customer found the mini muffins hard and stale, while staff reportedly dismissed the complaint.
Early closures
Some food counters may stop service before the advertised store closing time, including the ice-cream machine.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
15 aed per kilo
cook it for you
“You can select steak or fish anything salmon, beef chicken and they will cook for you on a 15 aed per kilo fee”Google review · February 2024
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The Bottom Line
Grandiose-Trio is more than a grocery stop in Al Barsha. You can shop for everyday produce, meat, fish, bakery goods and branded groceries, then eat inside at the café and food counters. The reviews specifically mention coffee and croissants, pizza, shawarma and charcoal grills.
One of the more distinctive options is choosing fish or steak and having it cooked for you. The store generally comes across as clean, comfortable and carefully arranged, with attractive fruit and vegetable displays, a cheese room, flowers and a broad selection in a fairly compact space. Paper bags are used instead of plastic, though they can be flimsy for a large shop.
Parking at the back entrance has also been described as ample. There are important caveats. Multiple customers report barcode or checkout-price mismatches, so check your receipt and billed items closely.
Delivery produce has not always been well selected, and one review found hard, stale mini muffins. Food-counter service may finish before the supermarket closes, so late-night visitors should confirm availability. The branch can be a pleasant place for a quick meal or coffee, but it is worth allowing time for a careful checkout.