Late shopping
Al Maya Supermarket is open around the clock, making last-minute grocery runs unusually convenient in the area.
Souq Extra
Dubai Investment Park
Souq Extra is a compact neighbourhood mall in Dubai Investment Park, useful for everyday errands without a long trip. Al Maya Supermarket covers groceries, while the food options make it easy to stop for tea, a quick meal or South Indian dishes.
Reputation Score
4.0
★★★★☆
1,240 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
One-stop errands
You can handle essentials such as groceries, money exchange, pharmacy visits and salon appointments under one roof.
Food choice
The centre has Pakistani, North Indian and South Indian food, plus several restaurants and tea counters.
Community hub
Its location inside Ewan Residences makes it a practical gathering point for nearby residents and workers.
Helpful service
One customer specifically reported very good customer service and helpful staff at the Al Maya team.
Relaxed areas
Reviews mention clean, relaxing areas, giving the small mall somewhere to pause between errands.
Tips for a Better Visit
Watch time. If you plan to grocery-shop, visit a salon and eat, track your stay closely: parking is charged after two hours.
Compare groceries. Compare Al Maya with nearby markets before buying regular or bulk items, as reviews describe higher prices in DIP.
Avoid ATM peak. Allow extra time for cash services, or visit outside busy periods, since the current ATM has been reported to develop long queues.
Try idly vada. For South Indian food, Bombay Restaurant’s idly and vada were specifically recommended by a customer.
Check facilities. The supermarket and cafeteria run 24/7, but do not assume the toilets follow the same schedule.
Plan the visit
Practical details
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Dubai Investment Park First - Green Community Village, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Tue | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Wed | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Thu | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Fri | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sat | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sun | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Popular Mentions
Hot Pepper Restaurant
Hot Pepper Restaurant is one of the named meal options in the centre.
Lemon Restaurant
Lemon Restaurant is listed among the places for a quick bite or proper meal.
Red Dream Restaurant
Red Dream Restaurant is another named dining option at Souq Extra.
Bombay Restaurant
Bombay Restaurant is specifically associated with idly and vada, described as South Indian in style.
Redha Al Ansari Exchange
Redha Al Ansari Exchange is mentioned as the on-site money-exchange option.
Common Concerns
Paid parking
Parking now costs AED 10 per hour after two hours, even when you spend more than AED 200 shopping.
Higher prices
Several reviews say Al Maya costs more than nearby supermarkets, especially for regular or bulk grocery shopping.
ATM queues
The available ATM can attract long queues; one visitor reported waiting 30 to 40 minutes.
Congested parking
The parking area can become congested, which makes arrival less straightforward at busy times.
Washroom issues
A review reported that the washrooms were not well centralised and lacked hand-wash soap.
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The Bottom Line
Souq Extra is a compact community mall serving Ewan Residences and the wider Dubai Investment Park area. It works well for everyday errands: Al Maya Supermarket handles groceries, and the centre also has a pharmacy, money exchange, salons and mobile shops. The supermarket is reported to stay open 24/7, which is handy for late-night essentials.
Food is a genuine part of the appeal rather than an afterthought. Reviews mention Pakistani, North and South Indian food, tea counters and a multi-cuisine food court, with Hot Pepper Restaurant, Lemon Restaurant and Red Dream Restaurant among the named options. Bombay Restaurant’s idly and vada also receive a specific recommendation.
The main trade-off is convenience pricing. Several customers say Al Maya is more expensive than nearby DIP markets, so comparing prices makes sense for regular or bulk shopping. Parking can be congested and is now charged at AED 10 per hour after two hours, even for shoppers spending over AED 200.
The ENBD ATM is useful, but one review reports a 30-to-40-minute queue. Washroom availability and upkeep have also drawn criticism. Overall, it is a practical stop for nearby residents, especially when proximity or late opening matters more than the lowest grocery bill.