Fresh produce
Fresh vegetables, fruits and organic avocados are recurring highlights, with sections arranged to make shopping easy.
Spinneys
Al Rashidiya
Spinneys in Al Rashidiya is a tidy, well-organized supermarket known for quality produce and an international selection. It is especially useful for fresh sourdough, bakery items and ready-to-eat lunch from the deli or hot-food counter.
Reputation Score
4.3
★★★★☆
352 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Bakery
The bakery is a strong draw, particularly for fresh sourdough and bread that reviewers say is hard to match elsewhere.
Ready meals
The grab-and-go corner, cold salads and hot-food counter suit a quick work lunch or an easy meal on the way home.
Organized store
Reviewers describe this outlet as clean, calm and well organized, making a smaller shop feel straightforward to navigate.
Free parking
Basement free parking is a useful convenience when you are doing a larger grocery run.
Helpful service
Several reviews mention friendly assistance, including staff who can explain products in Arabic and support regular shoppers.
World foods
The range includes international products, plus prepared olives and Arab dishes alongside everyday groceries.
Tips for a Better Visit
Use parking. For easier access, check the basement first: a review specifically reports free basement parking.
Grab lunch. For a quick work meal, head to the ready-to-eat corner, where reviewers mention salads and grab-and-go food.
Try sourdough. If bakery quality is your priority, look for the fresh sourdough, one shopper’s favourite purchase here.
Ask for help. If you need product guidance, asking a local staff member may help; one shopper found Arabic communication easy.
Keep receipts. Keep your receipt for returns: one customer said a cake-return request became difficult after no receipt was provided.
Check meat. Inspect fresh meat before leaving; one customer reported discarding an Australian lamb rack after noticing a rotten smell.
Plan the visit
Practical details
مركز بن سوقات، - Airport Rd
Al Rashidiya, Dubai
| 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 |
Popular Mentions
Chicken Smosa
A reviewer specifically prefers the Chicken Smosa to the spring roll.
Break fast and Lunch packs
Break-fast and lunch packs are mentioned as affordable options for a quick prepared meal.
Australian lamb rack
The Australian lamb rack was purchased as a meat-counter item, though one customer reported a serious quality problem.
Common Concerns
Premium pricing
Multiple reviewers consider the store expensive, with one saying many products cost 20–50% more elsewhere.
Service lapses
Some customers report inattentive or rude interactions at the checkout, cigarette counter and pastry section.
Food concern
One customer found a rock in a taboola salad, raising a serious food-safety concern.
Limited fish
The fish section was described as worthwhile but with fewer choices than some shoppers may expect.
Cake texture
A reviewer found the cake firm rather than soft and also described an awkward response when requesting a fork.
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The Bottom Line
Spinneys in Al Rashidiya is a convenient supermarket for a proper grocery shop or a quick meal. Reviewers repeatedly point to fresh vegetables and fruit, organic avocados, a broad international range, and a bakery that includes notably popular fresh sourdough. The store is described as clean, calm and well organized, with clearly separated sections that make a smaller outlet easy to navigate.
For lunch, the ready-to-eat corner, deli, cold salads and hot-food counter are useful stops, especially for people picking something up during work. Reviews also mention freshly prepared bread, cakes, mixed olives, Arab dishes, fresh chicken and meat prepared ready to cook. Break-fast and lunch packs are available, while the fish section is considered worthwhile but limited in choice.
The main trade-off is price. Several customers call Spinneys expensive, with one estimating that other stores can be 20–50% cheaper; vegetables and spaghetti receive specific complaints. Service is generally praised, but there are also reports of inattentive or rude staff at checkout and in pastry service.
One reviewer found a rock in a taboola salad, and another reported a spoiled-smelling lamb rack, so checking perishable purchases is sensible. Basement free parking is an added convenience.