Wide range
Customers highlight the branch’s large selection, including fresh food, everyday essentials and exclusive imports.
Spinneys
Nad Al Sheba
Spinneys in Nad Al Sheba is a large, well-organized supermarket known for its broad range of fresh and imported groceries. The Spinneys Kitchen adds a useful stop for breakfast, coffee and prepared food, including Greek salad and souvlaki.
Reputation Score
4.5
★★★★★
898 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Fresh food
The store is praised for fresh produce, ready-made meals and a substantial kitchen area.
Breakfast kitchen
Spinneys Kitchen is a regular weekend breakfast stop for some customers, with Greek salad and souvlaki specifically mentioned.
Bakery section
The bakery is a highlight, with reviews mentioning artisan bread, pastries and other baked goods.
Parking
Several reviews describe ample ground, basement or outside parking, although busier periods can change the experience.
Self-checkout
The self-checkout system is described as easy to use, helping make routine shopping quicker.
Specialty foods
Reviews mention organic, gluten-free, international and non-Muslim meat selections for shoppers looking beyond standard essentials.
Tips for a Better Visit
Avoid rush. Visit outside peak hours if you want a calmer shop; one review says the store gets crowded at busy times.
Check produce. Inspect berries, children’s fruit and other fresh items before paying, as several reviews describe freshness problems.
Use basement. If surface parking is busy, look for the basement spaces; customers specifically mention plenty of parking there.
Try lunch. For a prepared meal, visit during lunch hours, when the fresh counter serves hot dishes such as mutton biryani.
Check coffee. Coffee quality has been inconsistent, so check your order if you prefer a stronger cappuccino or Americano.
Plan delivery. Avoid relying on delivery for time-sensitive groceries; one nearby customer waited more than an hour after paying online.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Meydan Rd
Nad Al Sheba 1, Dubai
| Mon | 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sat | 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sun | 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Freshness issues
Some customers report spoiled berries, soft children’s fruit, below-standard vegetables and flowers that were already rotting.
ATM reliability
The ATM is reportedly often out of service, which is frustrating for customers relying on the only one in the Meydan area.
Delivery delays
One grocery order took more than an hour despite the customer living seven minutes away, alongside complaints about the app and support.
Cooking smells
A regular shopper said fried-onion smells lingered on their hair and abaya after only a few minutes inside.
Staff conduct
Reviews include reports of disrespectful service and one serious complaint about an employee making racist gestures toward a Chinese customer.
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The Bottom Line
Spinneys in Nad Al Sheba suits shoppers who want a broad grocery run with more specialist choices than a basic supermarket. Reviews mention fresh produce, imported and European foods, organic options, bakery items and ready-made meals. The store is described as spacious, clean and easy to navigate, with self-checkout available.
Spinneys Kitchen is a major draw. Customers use it for weekend breakfast, coffee and prepared food; Greek salad, souvlaki and lunch dishes such as mutton biryani all receive specific mentions. The fresh counter also serves hot meals and salads, while the bakery is noted for artisan bread and pastries.
Parking is generally a strength, with ground, outside and basement spaces mentioned, though the shop can become crowded during peak hours. Prices are commonly described as premium or higher than other supermarkets, so the selection and quality need to justify the spend. Quality appears uneven in some recent reviews.
Shoppers report spoiled berries, soft children’s fruit, poor vegetables and rotting flowers, so check fresh items carefully. Delivery has also been slow for at least one nearby customer, and coffee and staff service have attracted mixed feedback. There are additional complaints about cooking smells, ATM availability and prayer-room access or cleanliness.