Fresh Produce
Fruits and vegetables are repeatedly described as fresh, well stocked and better quality than many alternatives.
Al Mankhool
Spinneys in Al Mankhool is a well-organised supermarket for fresh groceries, international products and ready-to-eat food. Its bakery, deli and salad options are the main draw, with seating available at some areas for a quick lunch.
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Fruits and vegetables are repeatedly described as fresh, well stocked and better quality than many alternatives.
The bakery and deli stand out, with fresh breads, cakes, eclairs and other prepared food choices.
Shelves include many international and speciality products, including gluten-free baked goods and imported drinks.
Spinneys Kitchen and the ready-food counters cover salads, rice dishes, sandwiches and other convenient meals.
Reviews describe the store as clean, neatly arranged and easy to navigate for everyday shopping.
Some visitors use the mini food-court seating to eat sandwiches, salads or cold-bar food on site.
The branch is described as close to residential buildings, metro and bus connections, with convenient access from surrounding roads.
Compare Prices. Cross-check everyday branded goods before buying; one customer found a Masafi 12-bottle pack priced well above another local supermarket.
Avoid Rush Hours. If you need Spinneys Kitchen food, visit outside busy hours to reduce the risk of the reported 10–15 minute waits.
Check Bread. Inspect bakery bread before leaving, particularly if it has been pre-sliced or date-stamped; one sourdough was reported stale at home.
Ask About Heating. If you want a ready meal hot, ask clearly whether staff can heat it before paying; a regular customer reported difficulty getting assistance.
Use Seating. For a quick lunch, buy a sandwich, salad or cold-bar item and use the mini food-court seating inside the store.
Try Gluten-Free. If you need gluten-free groceries, check the bakery and speciality shelves; one reviewer found a relatively large selection there.
Plan the visit
| 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 |
Prices are often higher than other supermarkets; one review found a 12-bottle Masafi pack at AED 17.25 versus about AED 10 elsewhere.
The Kitchens section was reported to have inconsistent queue handling and 10–15 minute waits during busy hours.
One customer ordered a chicken sandwich but found fruit and bread instead, raising concerns about labelling and quality control.
A sweet-and-sour chicken serving costing AED 13 was described as mostly peppers, with only two pieces of chicken.
Reviews include complaints about a stale sourdough loaf and a hair found in a salad.
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
sweet and sour chicken
“Just paid 13 aed for sweet and sour chicken”Google review · April 2026
The Bottom Line
Spinneys in Al Mankhool is geared towards shoppers who care about fresh produce, a broad international range and convenient prepared food. You can pick up everyday groceries, browse the bakery and deli, or make a quick meal from the salads, sandwiches and cold-bar choices. Some areas also have seating, so it works for lunch as well as a full shop.
The bakery is a recurring highlight, with reviewers mentioning fresh breads, cakes, fruit cake, eclairs and gluten-free baked goods. Spinneys Kitchen adds ready meals such as butter chicken, biryani, rice dishes and salads, while one BurJuman review praised a salad bar with more than 12 varieties. The store is generally described as clean, well stocked and easy to navigate, and shoppers mention friendly staff, smooth checkouts and access from metro and bus links.
25. Check bakery items before leaving, and allow extra time for the Kitchens counter during busy periods, when one customer waited 10–15 minutes. There are also isolated complaints about incorrect sandwich contents, stale bread and a hair in a salad, so a quick check of prepared food is sensible.