Fresh fish
Customers describe the fish as very fresh, with one review praising how neatly it is cut and cleaned.
Talal Market - Jood Residence Building Damascus - M175
Al Qusais
Talal Market is a spacious hypermarket in Al Qusais for weekly grocery and household shopping. Reviews highlight its fresh fish, vegetables and fruits, while the wide range also covers everyday essentials, stationery and other useful household items.
Reputation Score
4.1
★★★★☆
630 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Wide selection
The store brings groceries, household items, stationery, clothing and food sections together under one roof.
Spacious layout
Several reviews describe a clean, well-organised shop with broad aisles and clearly available price tags.
Fresh produce
Reviews specifically praise the range of fruit and vegetables, including local and imported groceries.
Affordable offers
Customers mention reasonable everyday pricing and stronger weekend promotions for larger shopping trips.
Back parking
The rear entrance has a mid-sized RTA parking area, giving drivers an alternative to the limited frontage.
Tips for a Better Visit
Beat queues. For fish, go before 5 pm; one customer specifically suggested this to avoid the long fish-section queue.
Use rear parking. Drivers should try the parking-side entrance, since the rear has an RTA lot while the Damascus Street frontage is limited.
Inspect produce. Check dates and fruit condition before paying, as shoppers have reported worms in a dates brand and spoiled grapes.
Allow extra time. Do not rely on delivery for a time-critical meal or departure; one order took eight hours from placement to arrival.
Check receipts. Review the bill before leaving; one customer said amounts were repeatedly rounded up at the cash counter.
Check signage. Allow time to find products, as a reviewer reported no signs for sections such as soaps, oils and creams.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Jood Residence Building Damascus road Near Grand Hotel
Al Qusais - Al Qusais 1, 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
Home delivery
Home delivery is available for nearby residents, but reviews warn that timing and order accuracy can vary considerably.
Cotton Kurthas
One review notes cotton Kurthas among the non-grocery items available at affordable prices.
Common Concerns
Slow delivery
Home delivery is a recurring weakness, with reports of waits from two hours to eight or nine hours.
Wrong orders
One nearby delivery arrived over two hours late with three or four incorrect items and no response to follow-up messages.
Staff service
Reviews report rude or unprofessional interactions, including poor responses to complaints and delivery calls.
Produce checks
Some shoppers reported spoiled fruit, worms in dates and vegetables that were not fresh on particular visits.
Limited frontage
Parking directly in front can be difficult, with one reviewer expecting a long wait for a space.
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The Bottom Line
Talal Market is a substantial grocery stop in Al Qusais, suited to a weekly shop rather than a quick convenience run. Reviews mention fresh vegetables, fruits, meat and especially fish; the fish can be cut and cleaned neatly. You will also find household goods, stationery, picnic items and other everyday supplies under one roof.
The store is repeatedly described as spacious, clean and well organised, with competitive prices and weekend offers. Its home delivery is useful for nearby residents in principle, and WhatsApp orders with card payment have been mentioned, but delivery reliability is the main caution. Customers report waits ranging from two hours to eight or nine hours, unanswered calls and messages, and orders arriving with missing or incorrect items.
Do not depend on it when dinner or a departure time is pressing. If you are driving, the rear entrance is the better-known parking option; front spaces are limited. For the fish counter, one customer recommends going before 5 pm to avoid a long queue.
It is also worth checking produce and expiry dates before paying, since reviews include spoiled grapes, worms in dates and a milk complaint. Staff service and complaint handling have been inconsistent, so keep your receipt and check the bill at checkout.