Fresh produce
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Spinneys
Downtown Dubai
Spinneys is a small supermarket serving Downtown Dubai, handy for quick grocery runs rather than a full weekly shop. Reviews highlight its fresh fruits and vegetables, everyday essentials and 24-hour opening, while the compact format makes it useful for nearby residents, hotel guests and last-minute purchases.
Reputation Score
4.1
★★★★☆
311 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Open 24 hours
The store’s round-the-clock opening is especially useful for late-night essentials or an early grocery run.
Daily essentials
Despite its small size, reviewers say it covers most everyday grocery needs and basic household purchases.
Clean layout
One review describes the shop as very clean, tidy and organised, with a comfortable setup for a quick grocery trip.
Fruit salads
Fresh fruit salads were a favourite for one nearby Airbnb guest looking for groceries for a few days.
Product variety
The compact store has been praised for a surprisingly broad range, including fresh and prepackaged groceries.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check dates. Inspect expiry dates carefully, especially on dairy, bread, meat and other chilled products before paying.
Check receipts. Compare shelf labels with the receipt at checkout; one reviewer reported being charged more than the displayed price twice.
Avoid rushes. Allow extra time at night or visit off-peak, as self-checkouts may be out of service and only one cashier may be working.
Plan parking. If you are driving, allow time to find parking on the busy street rather than relying on an easy stop outside.
Mind the exit. With a buggy, expect an awkward exit positioned behind the tills and be prepared to open the doors yourself.
Check chicken. Inspect raw meat before buying; one customer found two chicken packs smelled bad after getting home.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Emaar Residences - 113 58B St - near Burj Khalifa
Burj Khalifa - Downtown Dubai, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Tue | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Wed | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Thu | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Fri | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sat | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sun | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Popular Mentions
Fresh pastry and bread
One review says the store regularly stocks fresh pastry and bread for everyday purchases.
Ready made meals
Ready-made meals are mentioned among the compact store’s available grocery options.
Common Concerns
High prices
Several reviews describe the shop as expensive, with one customer estimating prices at 30% above a standard market.
Expiry checks
Reviews report dairy close to expiry, mouldy bread and concerns about expired or poorly stored meat and chicken.
Checkout delays
Cashier service can be slow, while self-checkout machines are sometimes disabled and leave long queues.
Price errors
Some customers say shelf labels and receipts did not match, including cases where the checkout price was double.
Difficult parking
The busy-street location can make parking difficult when arriving by car, according to one visitor.
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The Bottom Line
Spinneys works well as a compact convenience supermarket in Downtown Dubai, especially when you need essentials without travelling to a larger store. Reviews mention fresh fruits and vegetables, fresh fruit salads, fresh pastry and bread, and a useful range of everyday groceries. Its 24-hour opening is a real advantage for residents, hotel guests and late-night shoppers.
The small, express-style format is better for a quick basket than a full weekly shop. One reviewer found most necessary groceries, while another described it as a 10-minute walk from Dubai Mall and useful for stocking an Airbnb for a few days. Some reviews also mention ready-made meals, though another says there is almost no ready-to-eat food, so expectations should stay modest.
Prices are the main trade-off: customers variously call the shop expensive or say some items cost 30% more than a standard market. Check dates closely, particularly on dairy, bread and raw meat, and compare shelf prices with the receipt. Cashier queues can be long when self-checkouts are disabled.
Drivers may struggle with parking on the busy street, and the exit is awkward with a buggy.