SA Range
The supermarket carries a broad selection of South African brands, including frozen foods, spices, snacks and sweets.
Hyperama - Best South African Grocery Store in Dubai
Al Quoz
Hyperama is a South African supermarket in Al Quoz, with an adjoining diner serving nostalgic comfort food. Shoppers can browse imported SA groceries, while diners come for generous plates such as bunny chow and ribs in a colourful, family-friendly setting.
Reputation Score
4.5
★★★★★
1,162 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Large Portions
Restaurant portions can easily stretch across several people, with leftovers common even when sharing a few dishes.
Home Flavours
Bunny chow and braai dishes give South Africans a nostalgic taste of home, while other diners also enjoy the cuisine.
Family Friendly
The diner has a small children’s play area, useful for families waiting for food.
Diner Atmosphere
The American-diner styling includes neon lights, painted walls, music and South African touches.
Menu Guidance
Reviewers trying South African food for the first time found the menu guidance helpful and welcoming.
Tips for a Better Visit
Share Plates. Consider sharing: reviews describe portions large enough for four people to have leftovers from three dishes.
Check Groceries. Leave time to browse the adjoining supermarket after dining; it carries SA items that some diners missed on their first visit.
Bring Children. Families can use the small play area to keep children occupied while food is being prepared.
Expect Crowds. Parking is described as adequate, but it may fill up during major occasions.
Try Specials. Ask what is on the special menu; one review found the rib-eye steak and pora-pora chicken offered at a lower price without reduced quality.
Try Breakfast. Breakfast is worth considering if you want a morning visit, with one reviewer mentioning an unlimited breakfast for meat lovers.
Plan the visit
Practical details
5 A St 6 Al Shafar Investment , shop 18
Al Qouz Ind.first - Al Quoz, Dubai
| Mon | 8:30 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Tue | 8:30 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wed | 8:30 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Thu | 8:30 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 10:30 PM |
Popular Mentions
BBQ Ribs
The ribs are repeatedly mentioned as a generous, popular meat dish.
Pora Pora chicken
Reviewers describe this chicken as tender, saucy and available with different spice levels.
borewors rolls
These are served in a hot-dog bun with fried onions and tomato relish.
Malva Pudding
A dessert that one reviewer singled out after a family meal.
slap chips
The chips are a nostalgic favourite for some reviewers, though one recent review noted a sweeter change.
Common Concerns
Imported Prices
The grocery shop is not a bargain destination; one shopper noted that imported goods cost more than in South Africa.
Changed Chips
One reviewer found the slap chips had become sweet and less like the original version.
Fish And Chips
The fish and chips received a lukewarm assessment, although the larger fish and unusual salt-and-vinegar chips were appreciated.
Store Dust
An older review reported dust throughout the supermarket and described staff as less attentive at that time.
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The Bottom Line
Hyperama combines a South African grocery shop with an adjoining diner in Al Quoz. The supermarket is the draw for imported brands and pantry staples, while the diner gives visitors a way to eat the cuisine rather than simply shop for it. Bunny chow, beef ribs, pora-pora chicken and borewors rolls are among the named dishes reviewers mention.
The food is repeatedly described as flavourful, fresh and generous. Portions can be substantial enough for four people to share three dishes and still have leftovers, so check serving sizes before over-ordering. Breakfast is another option, including an unlimited breakfast mentioned by one reviewer, and desserts such as malva pudding and peppermint waffle also receive attention.
The setting is colourful and diner-like, with music, neon lighting, painted walls and a small children’s play area. That makes it workable for families, and reviews mention enough parking, though it may become packed on big occasions. The grocery selection is useful for anyone missing South African brands, but imported goods cost more than they do in South Africa.
One older review also reported dust in the store, while another felt the fish and chips was ordinary; the salt-and-vinegar chips were still considered worth trying.