Fresh Produce
Several shoppers describe the fruit and vegetables as consistently fresh, with one calling the variety among the biggest in the area.
Spinneys
Dubai South
Spinneys in Dubai South is a convenient supermarket for everyday essentials, imported groceries and quick meals. Reviews highlight its fresh produce, deli and ready-to-eat food, while self-checkout makes short visits easier; expect a premium price tag and occasional gaps in stock or freshness.
Reputation Score
4.2
★★★★☆
643 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Imported Range
The store carries products from around the world, including UK sweets and chocolates and international grocery lines.
Ready Meals
Deli and ready-meal counters can solve a quick dinner, with reviews specifically praising cooked meals and grilled chicken.
Pork Section
The dedicated pork section includes hams and bacon, available packaged or freshly sliced after the deli counter.
Self Checkout
Self-service tills help make quick essential runs faster, especially when you only need a few items.
Helpful Staff
Multiple reviews mention friendly, welcoming service, including staff who helped assemble a bouquet for a special occasion.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check Freshness. Inspect packed fruit and chilled food before paying; one shopper found rotten fruit underneath an apparently fresh blueberry box.
Shop Early. Go early if you want salads, dressings or dips, as one review says the counters sell out and may not prepare more.
Confirm Meals. Check your ready-meal order before leaving, since reviews mention incorrect preparations and missing items during busy periods.
Use Self Checkout. For a quick essentials run, try the self-checkout tills; reviewers say they make popping in and out efficient.
Plan Alternatives. Keep another supermarket in mind for a full shop, as shoppers report needing Carrefour or a nearby grocery for missing basics.
Ask Bakery. If you need a particular bread, ask about availability first; Portuguese bread was reportedly unavailable on both afternoon and night visits.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Dubai Al Dhabi - 1 Street Al Qudra Rd
Al Yalayis 1, Dubai
| 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 |
Common Concerns
High Prices
Customers regularly compare Spinneys unfavourably with Carrefour and Lulu, especially for produce, meat and household basics.
Stock Gaps
Common basics can be unavailable, including mint leaves, Portuguese bread, smaller coffee jars and some fresh-cooked foods.
Freshness Issues
Some shoppers reported rotten packed fruit, spoiled salmon or chicken, and bakery items that were not fresh.
Limited Variety
Reviews describe the grocery range as narrower than competing hypermarkets, with particularly few Indian products and baby-food options.
Order Errors
The kitchen counter has reportedly returned incorrect ready-meal orders or left out items when busy.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
35 AED
PURINA wet cat food, a pack of 12 x 85g
“One of the products I selected was PURINA wet cat food, a pack of 12 x 85g, clearly labeled with the quantity and priced at 35 AED”Google review · August 2025
50-60AED
Maple syrup
“They sell maple syrup for 50-60AED”Google review · November 2022
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The Bottom Line
Spinneys in Dubai South works well for a quick grocery stop or a smaller top-up shop. Customers mention fresh fruit and vegetables, imported items, the deli, ready meals and a dedicated pork section with packaged or freshly sliced hams and bacon. Self-checkout is another useful feature when you are only grabbing essentials, and several reviews describe the staff as friendly and welcoming.
The main trade-off is price. 25 here with AED 12 or 10 elsewhere. The premium is easier to justify for imported goods, prepared food or convenience than for routine basics.
Stock levels are uneven. Portuguese bread, mint leaves, smaller coffee jars, baby food and some Indian grocery lines have all been reported missing, while salads, dips and dressings may sell out later in the day. If you need a full weekly shop, a second supermarket may be necessary.
Freshness deserves a quick check before purchase, particularly with packed fruit, seafood, chicken and bakery items. Reviews include rotten blueberries and foul-smelling packed fruit, although one customer says a replacement was offered. For ready meals, confirm the order before leaving, especially when the counter is busy.