Filipino range
A compact shop with Filipino groceries and speciality products that are difficult to find in ordinary supermarkets.
Palengke Supermarket - BurJuman
Umm Hurair
Palengke Supermarket in Umm Hurair is a compact grocery stop for Filipino products, with pantry staples, beauty items and seafood that can be hard to find in regular supermarkets. Its bakery is another draw, especially for quick snacks such as chicken empanadas and malunggay pandesal.
Reputation Score
3.9
★★★★☆
184 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Bakery snacks
The bakery's chicken empanada has a crisp golden crust and a well-seasoned chicken-and-vegetable filling.
Fresh produce
One customer found the fruit and vegetables both fresh and inexpensive.
Helpful staff
Several reviews describe the team as friendly and helpful, including one account of staff offering seating.
Tea shop
There is a small tea and coffee counter, with reviews specifically praising the taste of both drinks.
Beauty items
The store also carries Filipino beauty products, including skincare and lip tint.
Tips for a Better Visit
Try bakery. For a quick snack, look for the chicken empanada; one review found it fresh, light and filling.
Confirm delivery. Check delivery coverage before placing an online order, as one customer was refused despite living about eight minutes away.
Keep receipts. Ask for and keep your receipt, especially at the cafeteria, where a customer said one was not offered for three teas.
Expect tight space. Allow for a compact shopping environment; reviews mention limited walking space and few parking spots.
Compare prices. Prices are often described as affordable, but compare particular items if value matters because some shoppers found them pricier than elsewhere.
Plan the visit
Practical details
21 Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed St
Umm Hurair First - Umm Hurair 1, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
Popular Mentions
Malunggay pandesal
A bakery favourite described as nutritious, alongside other pastries.
Cheese and ham bun
A soft, slightly sweet bun filled with cheese and chicken rather than pork ham.
Fresh tea
The small tea shop is noted for serving fresh tea.
Gochujang
A customer visits for gochujang used in homemade bibimbap nights.
Common Concerns
Service issues
Some customers reported poor cashier service and an unhelpful response to delivery-related requests.
Delivery limits
A delivery customer said an order was refused because the location was considered too far, despite being about eight minutes away.
Hygiene concern
One review alleged cockroaches, insects and poor cleanliness in some sections; this was not consistent with every review.
Cramped layout
The shop has been described as cramped, with limited room to walk and only a few parking spaces mentioned.
Price variation
Although many shoppers call prices affordable, another customer found some items more expensive than at other Philippine supermarkets.
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The Bottom Line
Palengke Supermarket in Umm Hurair is a useful stop when you want Filipino groceries and products that are rarely stocked by ordinary supermarkets. Reviews mention a broad Filipino selection, seafood, dried fish and even Korean food and beauty products. It is compact rather than spacious, but that small footprint apparently hides a surprisingly varied range.
The bakery gives you another reason to visit. The chicken empanada was praised for its golden, slightly crisp crust and seasoned chicken-and-vegetable filling. The cheese and ham bun uses chicken instead of pork ham, while malunggay pandesal, ube hopia and Spanish bread are among the other named treats.
A small tea and coffee counter is also mentioned, with customers enjoying the drinks. Staff feedback is mixed. Many shoppers describe the team as friendly, helpful and polite, but others report poor cashier service or difficulties with delivery and refunds.
Confirm delivery coverage before ordering and ask for a receipt at the cafeteria. Prices are commonly considered affordable, though one reviewer found some products more expensive than at other Philippine supermarkets. Finally, expect limited space and be alert to store-condition concerns raised in one strongly negative review.