Fresh produce
Fruit and vegetables are repeatedly described as fresh, neatly displayed and good quality, including apples and salad ingredients.
Spinneys
Business Bay
Spinneys is a well-stocked supermarket in Business Bay, useful for everyday groceries as well as a quick meal. Reviews particularly highlight the salad counter, fresh produce and ready-to-eat dishes such as grilled chicken and pasta.
Reputation Score
4.3
★★★★☆
721 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Lunch options
The in-store food counter and dining area make it practical for a quick lunch, with steam chicken, pasta, salads and hot meals mentioned.
Salad counter
The salad counter includes chicken and boiled eggs, while customers also mention green salad, kale salad and fresh-cut fruit salad.
Store layout
Several reviews describe the branch as clean, organised and well arranged, with a broad range despite its smaller size.
Quick checkout
One customer reported getting what they needed and leaving in five minutes, with tills rarely busy.
Dietary options
Gluten-free bread and pasta are available alongside the usual grocery range.
Ready meals
The hot and cold food bar includes Indian and Arabic choices as well as salads, meats and curries.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check dates. Check expiry dates on packaged food before buying; one customer found an item over a month expired and more expired stock nearby.
Time lunch. If you want the hot or cold food bar at lunchtime, allow for a busier visit rather than expecting a quiet counter.
Use dining area. For a quick meal, consider eating inside: reviews mention a dine-in area for salads, ready meals and breakfast.
Plan parking. If driving, check the parking arrangement first; one review says spaces are not nearby, while another mentions two hours of free parking.
Inspect cooked food. Check the appearance and texture of ready-to-eat or roasted dishes before paying, as several reviews describe quality problems.
Confirm hours. Verify opening hours before walking over, especially early in the morning; one visitor found the store closed at the posted opening time.
Plan the visit
Practical details
L, Executive Towers - Dubai Al A'amal street
Business Bay, Dubai
| Mon | 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sat | 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sun | 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Higher prices
Multiple reviews say products are pricier than hypermarkets, with berries such as blueberries and raspberries called especially expensive.
Food quality
Ready-to-eat food is inconsistent: reviews mention rubbery butter chicken, undercooked rice, stale grilled chicken and very dry popcorn chicken.
Parking distance
Parking is described as a little away or not nearby, although other reviews mention close or free parking.
Limited bread
One customer found the bread selection too narrow for this branch.
Expiry checks
A review reported finding products more than a month past expiry still on the shelf, a serious reason to check dates carefully.
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The Bottom Line
Spinneys in Business Bay works as both a neighbourhood supermarket and a convenient lunch stop. You can pick up everyday groceries, fresh fruit and vegetables, or use the ready-food counter and dine-in area for a quick meal. Reviews specifically mention the salad counter with chicken and boiled eggs, steam chicken, pasta, grilled chicken and kale salad.
The branch is generally described as clean, organised and well stocked for its size. Gluten-free bread and pasta are available, and the hot and cold food bar has Indian and Arabic choices. Checkout can be fast, with one customer saying they were in and out in five minutes.
Pricing is the main trade-off: several shoppers find Spinneys more expensive than hypermarkets, and berries are called out as particularly costly. Parking may require a short walk, although a review mentions two hours of free parking. Lunch can be busy, so plan around the rush if you want a calmer shop.
Quality feedback on cooked food is mixed. While many customers enjoy the ready meals, others report dry popcorn chicken, rubbery butter chicken, undercooked rice and stale or insufficiently roasted chicken. Check cooked food and expiry dates before paying, especially after one review reported packaged stock more than a month out of date.