Daily essentials
Useful for routine grocery shopping, with customers mentioning daily essentials and important household items.
Star City Supermarket FZE | Talal Market
Dubai Industrial City
Talal Market is a compact grocery store in Dubai Industrial City for everyday shopping, with reviews mentioning daily essentials, household items and kitchen equipment. It also has an ATM machine, making it a practical stop for nearby workers and residents, though comments suggest checking prices and product freshness before filling a trolley.
Reputation Score
3.8
★★★★☆
189 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
ATM service
An ATM machine is available on-site, adding a useful cash-access option during a shopping trip.
Kitchen equipment
The shop is described as carrying kitchen equipment as well as groceries.
Household items
A review specifically notes that many household items are available.
Nearby option
Customers value it as a nearby market, including one reviewer living close to the shop.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check access. Confirm you can enter before travelling: one review says the area is limited to JFZA employees.
Check freshness. Inspect dates and condition before buying, since a recent review specifically flags products as not fresh.
Compare prices. Check prices on a larger shop, especially for labour-camp essentials, as reviews describe items as expensive.
Watch butchery. If buying from the butchery, pay attention to the service at the counter because this section has received a specific complaint.
Plan the visit
Practical details
235V+MHG
Mena Jabal Ali - Jebel Ali Freezone, 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
High prices
Several reviews describe prices as high or exaggerated, which may matter for a larger shop.
Freshness concerns
One recent review says products were not fresh, while another mentions old products.
Staff behaviour
Staff behaviour receives sharply mixed feedback, including a recent complaint calling it very poor.
Butchery service
The butchery section has drawn complaints about poor service and staff conduct.
Small footprint
A customer liked the market but still described it as small, so selection may be limited.
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The Bottom Line
Talal Market is a compact grocery shop in Dubai Industrial City aimed at convenient everyday shopping. Reviews mention daily essentials, household items and kitchen equipment, so it can cover more than a quick food top-up. An ATM machine is also available, which is handy if you are already stopping in for supplies.
The shop’s size is part of the trade-off. One customer called it “Best but small”, while another described it as a simple place for daily items. That makes it useful for nearby workers and residents, but a larger supermarket may offer a broader choice for a full weekly shop.
A review also describes it as being near the reviewer’s home in the Jebel Ali Free Zone and East Camp area. Price feedback is inconsistent. Some older reviews call the prices cheap or reasonable, but several others describe them as high, exaggerated or too expensive for labourers.
Product condition deserves similar caution: recent comments mention products that were not fresh, and an earlier review refers to old products. Staff feedback ranges from friendly and respectful to very poor, with repeated criticism of the butchery section. Before visiting, check access eligibility, compare prices where possible, and inspect freshness and service at the counter.