Regional range
A useful stop for Mangalorean sweets, masalas and kitchen staples, including items customers struggle to find elsewhere.
Prince Sweets Karama
Al Karama
Prince Sweets Karama is a confectionery store in Al Karama with a strong Mangalorean and Goan grocery focus. Customers come for regional sweets and snacks, especially fresh sannas, banana and jackfruit chips, plus masalas for cooking at home.
Reputation Score
4.1
★★★★☆
197 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Fresh sannas
Sannas are a dependable regular purchase for some customers, with one review specifically praising their daily freshness.
Unique chips
The bitter gourd chips stand out as an unusual find; one customer hopes the shop keeps them in stock.
Christmas treats
Rose cookies and other Mangalorean and Goan Christmas sweets receive positive mentions, especially during the festive season.
Helpful gesture
One customer recalls staff offering a chair while they waited outside in hot weather, making a notably considerate impression.
Ragi malt
Ragi Malt Powder is a useful grocery find, with a reviewer saying it makes milk tasty to drink.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check dates. Ask to see product and expiry dates before buying, as one customer said they were not provided.
Confirm oil. If buying special banana chips, confirm they are the coconut-oil version before paying.
Try sannas. Ask for the sannas, which a customer says are made fresh every day.
Ask payment terms. Before a small card purchase, check the shop’s payment policy; one customer says they were pushed to spend AED 30.
Christmas picks. For festive sweets, look for Rose cookies, which received a specific Christmas-season recommendation.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Karama - Dubai
Al Karama, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 10:30 PM |
Common Concerns
Poor service
Several reviews describe inattentive or uncomfortable staff behaviour, including little interest when customers enter and pressure to buy more.
Unclear pricing
Some products reportedly have no displayed prices, so customers may need to ask for the cost of each item.
Stock concerns
Reviews report stale or poor-quality snacks and groceries, including chakkuli and kharakaddi that were not crispy.
Oil mismatch
A customer says the special banana chips were sold as coconut-oil chips but appeared to be the palm-oil version on three occasions.
Dry holiges
One review found the holiges unusually dry and hard compared with their former softer, ghee-rich preparation.
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The Bottom Line
Prince Sweets Karama is a regional Indian confectionery and grocery stop in Al Karama, particularly useful if you are looking for Mangalorean or Goan food items rather than standard supermarket sweets. Customers mention fresh sannas, banana and jackfruit chips, masala powders, and seasonal Christmas sweets such as Rose cookies. The range is the main draw.
Reviews also point to less common finds, including bitter gourd chips, Ragi Malt Powder, Goan spices and vinegar, and Mangalorean staples for home cooking. The bitter gourd chips are especially distinctive, with one customer saying they had not seen them elsewhere. Quality is not completely consistent.
Some shoppers describe the sweets and snacks as fresh and comforting, while others report stale groceries, non-crispy chakkuli and kharakaddi, or holiges that were dry and hard. One repeated complaint concerns “special banana chips” said to be made with coconut oil but allegedly supplied in palm oil instead. Service and pricing also deserve attention.
Several reviews call the staff attitude poor, and one customer said prices were not displayed. Another reported being pressured to spend AED 30 when paying by card. Check dates, confirm the chip variety and oil, and ask payment terms before buying a small order.