Regional Range
A compact shop with Syrian, Jordanian and Palestinian goods that reviewers say are hard to find elsewhere.
Manazil Al Sham Foodstuff - Silicon منازل الشام للمواد الغذائية - السيليكون
Dubai Silicon Oasis
Manazil Al Sham Foodstuff is a small grocery store in Dubai Silicon Oasis focused on Syrian and wider Arab pantry goods. Shoppers come for hard-to-find regional items, including Syrian, Jordanian and Palestinian products, as well as coffee, fresh dairy and sweets such as Zalatimo and mamoul.
Reputation Score
4.1
★★★★☆
206 ratings
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The Good Stuff
Fresh Dairy
The fridge has fresh yogurt and cheese sourced from Syria, Jordan and Palestine.
Barbecue Meat
One reviewer bought meat here twice for barbecues and found it juicy and tasty on both occasions.
Turkish Coffee
Turkish coffee is specifically praised, making this a useful stop for regional coffee shopping.
Seed Selection
A reviewer especially liked the pumpkin and watermelon seeds, alongside the shop's dry nuts and fruits.
Helpful Service
Several reviews describe the staff as accommodating, polite and helpful, with friendly service noted repeatedly.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check Dates. Inspect expiry dates and freshness before paying, since one reviewer reported this problem more than twice.
Ask Arrivals. Ask what has arrived recently; one review says newly arrived goods and food sometimes appear in stock.
Try Sweets. If you want a regional sweet, look for Zalatimo sweets and the mix mamoul mentioned by a customer.
Plan Space. Expect a tiny shop rather than supermarket-style aisles, even though reviewers say the Mediterranean selection is broad.
Use Parking. A reviewer found parking straightforward, so this may suit a quick car-based grocery stop.
Plan the visit
Practical details
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| Mon | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Popular Mentions
Zaatar and spices
The shop carries dry regional pantry staples, including zaatar and spices.
Zalatimo sweets
Zalatimo sweets are specifically mentioned as a purchase option at the shop.
Mix mamoul
A customer mentions mix mamoul alongside Zalatimo sweets.
Common Concerns
Stale Items
Multiple reviewers reported stale or expired products, including repeat incidents, so check dates before buying.
Spoilt Mutabal
One reviewer said the mutabal was spoilt and that this had happened more than once.
Small Shop
The store is tiny, which may make browsing less comfortable despite its broad Mediterranean selection.
Higher Prices
Some customers found the prices high, including one review that called the menu a bit expensive.
Rude Service
A negative review described the staff as rude, contrasting with other reviews praising the service.
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The Bottom Line
Manazil Al Sham Foodstuff is a small Syrian and Arab grocery in Dubai Silicon Oasis, worth considering when ordinary supermarkets do not carry the regional items you want. Reviews mention Syrian, Jordanian and Palestinian goods, plus fresh fruit and vegetables imported from Syria. The shop also stocks fresh yogurt and cheese from Syria, Jordan and Palestine.
The useful specialist finds are quite specific: Turkish coffee, Zalatimo sweets with mix mamoul, zaatar and spices, and pumpkin and watermelon seeds. One customer also bought meat here twice for barbecues and found it juicy and tasty on both occasions. The range is broad for the shop’s size, but do not expect spacious aisles; one reviewer called the place tiny.
There is a quality caveat worth taking seriously. Separate customers reported stale or expired products, with one saying the problem occurred more than twice, while another said the mutabal was spoilt and not for the first time. Check dates and freshness before paying, particularly for chilled or prepared items.
Pricing opinions are mixed: some reviews call it good value, while others describe prices as high. Parking was described as easy, making it practical for a quick stop.