Fresh produce
The fruit and vegetable section is repeatedly described as rich, well organised and fresh.
Palm Jumeirah
Spinneys is a well-organised supermarket in Palm Jumeirah for everyday groceries, imported products and ready-to-eat meals. Shoppers particularly mention the fruit section and prepared dishes such as biryani chicken rice, salads and sandwiches.
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The fruit and vegetable section is repeatedly described as rich, well organised and fresh.
Daily prepared options include biryani chicken rice, dal soup, butter chicken, salads, sandwiches and wraps.
Reviews mention a broad assortment of household goods, imported products and specialist organic, gluten-free and vegan items.
A dedicated pork section is available, alongside a non-Muslim food area.
One review specifically notes easy, free underground parking, useful for a larger grocery run.
Check packaging. Inspect cheese, fruit and ready meals before paying; reviews describe mould, spoiled Philadelphia and a hair in prepared food.
Go earlier. For milk and bread, avoid a late 22:00 visit if possible, as one customer found those sections nearly empty then.
Try prepared food. The ready-food counter is worth checking for biryani chicken rice, salads, sandwiches and wraps for takeaway.
Ask about seafood. Do not assume fresh fish is available here; one review specifically says this location has no fresh seafood on sale.
Plan the visit
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
The egg and mayo sandwich is singled out as especially good, though one customer wished there were more available.
A review recommends trying the store's roasted chicken as a tasty prepared-food option.
Several customers reported spoiled or mouldy packaged food, including cheese and fruit, so check dates and packaging carefully.
Multiple reviews consider the supermarket expensive, especially for imported goods and some fruit.
The fresh fish selection is described as poor, and another review says there is no fresh seafood at this location.
One recent review specifically criticised service and requested better training for bakery-section staff.
Some shoppers found products inconsistently stocked, with milk and bread nearly empty late at night.
The Bottom Line
Spinneys is a convenient everyday supermarket in Palm Jumeirah, particularly useful when you want groceries and a ready-made meal in the same stop. Reviews describe a rich fruit and vegetable section, a broad household-goods range and plenty of imported products. There is also a pork section and a food area for non-Muslim shoppers.
The prepared-food counter is a real draw. Customers mention biryani chicken rice, dal soup, butter chicken, salads, vegetarian and non-vegetarian sandwiches, wraps and an egg and mayo sandwich. Roasted chicken is another specifically praised choice.
This makes the store handy for a quick meal as well as a full shop. The main trade-off is price: imported goods and some fruit can be notably expensive, including a small pack of blueberries reported at over AED 20. Fresh seafood is a weak spot, with one review saying none was on sale at this location.
Stock can also vary, and milk and bread were nearly empty at 22:00 in one visit. Quality feedback is mixed. Many customers call the produce fresh, but others reported mouldy products, spoiled Philadelphia and a hair in a ready-made meal.
Check dates and packaging before leaving. Free underground parking has also been mentioned, making larger shops easier.