Nearby Essentials
A convenient stop for daily groceries and urgent needs, especially for residents close by in Al Qusais.
Shams Market
Al Qusais
Shams Market is a small neighbourhood supermarket in Al Qusais for everyday groceries and urgent top-ups. Reviews mention broad availability of essentials, nearby delivery, and weekend offers, though service consistency and product freshness are worth checking before you buy.
Reputation Score
3.5
★★★★☆
417 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Item Availability
Reviews say the shop carries essential items despite its small size, making quick grocery runs practical.
Kind Staff
Some customers describe the staff as polite, helpful, friendly and consistently welcoming.
Weekend Offers
One customer reports weekly offers running on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Fresh Produce
A positive review specifically mentions receiving fresh vegetables, fruits and dairy products.
WhatsApp Replies
One customer reported instant replies through WhatsApp and by phone when ordering.
Tips for a Better Visit
Collect In Person. For time-sensitive groceries, shop in person rather than relying on delivery; one order two minutes away took 1 hour 15 minutes.
Check Expiry. Inspect dates on drinks, sweets and other food before paying; a customer found a soft drink expired two days earlier.
Compare Prices. Check nearby supermarkets before buying essentials, especially milk and bread, as reviews report higher prices here.
Carry Change. Bring suitable cash or confirm payment options first, since one customer repeatedly found no cash change available.
Inspect Seafood. Buy fish only after checking it physically; reviews describe mackerel delivered as poor quality and not fresh.
Ask Availability. If you need a particular product, verify it on the shelf rather than relying only on a phone answer.
Plan the visit
Practical details
17th St
Al Qusais - Al Qusais 1, Dubai
| Mon | 6:30 AM – 12:30 AM |
| Tue | 6:30 AM – 12:30 AM |
| Wed | 6:30 AM – 12:30 AM |
| Thu | 6:30 AM – 12:30 AM |
| Fri | 6:30 AM – 12:30 AM |
| Sat | 6:30 AM – 12:30 AM |
| Sun | 6:30 AM – 12:30 AM |
Popular Mentions
AL Marai 1 gallon milk
This named milk product appears in a customer’s price comparison with other Dubai supermarkets.
Kinder chocolate
A customer reported that the Kinder chocolate they bought was nearly spoiled.
Takis
A review says the Takis purchased tasted completely off, so check condition before buying.
Common Concerns
Late Delivery
Delivery delays are a repeated concern, with reports ranging from over an hour to nearly two hours or more.
Quality Checks
Customers reported expired or nearly spoiled items, including a soft drink expired two days earlier.
Higher Prices
Several reviews say prices exceed nearby supermarkets; one comparison put the difference at 20 to 30 percent.
Small Space
The shop is described as cramped, with many products packed into a limited area.
Change Shortage
A customer said the supermarket repeatedly lacked cash change, forcing them to leave without purchasing.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
AED 22
AL Marai 1 gallon milk
“AL Marai 1 gallon milk price is increased only in this supermarket - AED 22 vs all other supermarkets in Dubai (AED 21”Google review · June 2025
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The Bottom Line
Shams Market is a small neighbourhood supermarket in Al Qusais, mainly useful for quick grocery runs and urgent household needs. Customers mention finding essential items despite the compact shop, and its nearby location is convenient for surrounding flats and villas. Delivery is available, but it is the biggest practical risk: reviews describe waits of 1 hour 50 minutes, three hours, and repeated calls before an order arrived.
The shelves may cover the basics, including fresh vegetables, fruits and dairy products, and one reviewer says weekly offers run on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Staff feedback is mixed. Some customers describe polite, kind and smiling employees, while others report rude service, slow communication and little help locating items in the shop.
Check expiry dates and quality carefully. Reviews mention an expired soft drink, nearly spoiled Kinder chocolate and Takis that tasted off, along with complaints about stale fish and bakery or fruit quality. Seafood deserves particular caution: one customer received mackerel they considered poor quality and could not get it replaced.
Prices are another reason to compare nearby options. 25 elsewhere in Dubai, while another alleged prices were 20 to 30 percent higher. For speed and freshness, visiting in person is safer than ordering delivery.