Fresh produce
Earlier visitors regularly came for fresh fruits and vegetables, with one praising the branch’s gourmet meat selection.
Spinneys
Al Barsha
The Al Barsha Spinneys listing appears to be outdated: recent reviews say the branch closed or moved to Grove Mall Al Barsha and is being replaced by Viva. Earlier reviews describe a compact neighbourhood shop known for fresh produce, quick grocery runs, karak tea and convenient add-on services.
Reputation Score
4.1
★★★★☆
628 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Convenient size
The smaller format suited quick trips for daily groceries, odds and ends and specialist items.
Useful extras
Reviews mention a pharmacy and flower shop alongside the supermarket, making the site handy for more than groceries.
Online delivery
Instashop-style online delivery was valued as a time-saving alternative to driving to the store.
Parking access
One review noted covered parking and dedicated handicap parking, useful for a quick neighbourhood stop.
Karak stop
The karak tea in the parking lot and mini samosas were singled out as worthwhile extras.
Tips for a Better Visit
Verify first. Check the branch status before travelling: recent reviews say the Spinneys closed and Viva was opening instead.
Check freshness. If shopping at the replacement or relocated site, inspect ready-cut fruit carefully after a spoilage report.
Use delivery. For routine orders, check the online delivery option; one reviewer preferred it to the fuel and time involved in visiting.
Try karak. If the surrounding shopping area is operating, look for the parking-lot karak tea, which several reviews mention.
Expect small. Go for a few groceries or specialist items rather than a full weekly shop; the branch was repeatedly described as small.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Souq Extra Mall Al Barsha - 37th St
Al Barsha Second - Al Barsha, Dubai
Common Concerns
Closed listing
Recent reviews say the Spinneys branch closed or moved to Grove Mall Al Barsha, with Viva expected in its place.
Spoiled fruit
A customer reported that all of their ready-cut fruit bought at Grove Mall was spoiled.
Meat quality
One customer said minced beef spoiled in less than two hours and advised avoiding meat from the branch.
Staff gaps
Reviews mention unattended cashier stations, system problems and too few staff available to help.
Limited range
The small branch could lack essentials, ready-to-eat meals, a deli and sometimes even basic stock such as bread.
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The Bottom Line
First, check the listing before setting out. Recent reviews say the Spinneys branch in Al Barsha closed or moved to Grove Mall Al Barsha, with Viva taking over or preparing to open. That makes older recommendations useful for context, but not reliable as proof that the original store is still operating.
When it was open, this was a compact neighbourhood supermarket for quick grocery runs rather than a full hypermarket shop. Earlier customers came for fresh fruits and vegetables, specialist groceries, baked goods and, in one review, a more gourmet meat selection. The site was also handy for a pharmacy and flower shop, while online delivery through services such as Instashop helped save a trip.
There were pleasant extras: reviews mention excellent karak tea and mini samosas, fresh bread rolls, carrot cake and honey cake. Covered parking and handicap parking were also noted, although another customer found the spaces too tight. The drawbacks were important.
Several reviews described a limited range, missing deli or ready-to-eat meals, higher prices and occasional stock shortages. More recent complaints mention unattended staff, cashier-system problems, spoiled ready-cut fruit and minced beef that reportedly spoiled within two hours. If the replacement site is open, check current availability and inspect perishable items carefully.