Grocery Range
Several shoppers describe it as a one-stop shop with a broad selection of grocery items.
Al Qusais
RALS Hypermarket is a broad supermarket inside Bin Shabib Mall in Al Qusais, useful for everyday groceries and household shopping under one roof. Reviews also mention a food court, a children’s play area on the mall’s first floor and basement parking.
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Several shoppers describe it as a one-stop shop with a broad selection of grocery items.
Some shoppers found selected items cheaper than those at larger nearby hypermarkets.
The mall has ample basement parking, which makes a larger grocery run easier.
A review specifically notes that the supermarket is not crowded even on weekend days.
Regular promotions are mentioned, including weekly offers and Ramadan deals.
Families with children below five can use the play area on the mall’s first floor.
Ask Offers. Ask for the offer pamphlet before paying; one review says weekly deals are listed there.
Bring Bags. Bring reusable bags if you want to avoid the reported 25-fils-per-bag charge.
Use Parking. For a bigger shop, use the mall’s basement parking, which reviewers describe as ample and free.
Shop In-Person. For urgent items, shop in person rather than relying on delivery, which several reviews describe as slow or unresponsive.
Check Freshness. Inspect fruit, vegetables, eggs and prepared food carefully before leaving, given repeated freshness complaints.
Verify Status. Check whether the shop is operating and which entrance is open before making a trip.
Plan the visit
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM, 2:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
The food court is mentioned as a convenient on-site option, though one review specifically praised its food.
A dedicated area for camping and outdoor activity shopping is mentioned among the mall’s facilities.
One shopper visited the electronics section and found the mixer grinder they were looking for.
The latest supplied review says the store was closed while stock was being sold off, so check its status before visiting.
Home delivery reviews describe long waits and unanswered calls or WhatsApp messages.
Reviews report spoiled-smelling food and delivered fruit such as green bananas and white mangoes.
Several shoppers describe poor communication, including a cashier who delayed a transaction over an untagged vegetable.
Some reviews say the range is smaller than Lulu and that the ready-food section has little choice.
The Bottom Line
RALS Hypermarket is inside Bin Shabib Mall in Al Qusais and is geared towards practical, one-stop shopping. Reviews mention a broad grocery selection, household essentials, cosmetics and perfumes, with some shoppers finding selected prices lower than at larger hypermarkets. It is also described as quieter than busier competitors, including on weekends.
The mall adds useful extras: basement parking, a food court, a first-floor play area for children below five, and a camping and outdoor activity shopping area. Shoppers looking for electronics have also mentioned finding a mixer grinder there. Ask for the weekly offer pamphlet, and bring your own bags if you want to avoid the reported 25-fils charge per bag.
The experience is inconsistent. Some older reviews praise helpful staff, affordable prices and fresh meat and fish, while other shoppers report rude cashier interactions, poor communication and little choice in the ready-food section. Freshness is a real caution: reviews describe spoiled-smelling food, expired eggs and disappointing delivered fruit.
Home delivery is particularly risky for time-sensitive orders, with reports of waits exceeding two hours and unanswered WhatsApp messages. Finally, the latest supplied review says the shop was closed while selling off stock, so verify operating status and entrance arrangements before visiting.