Large layout
One of the biggest Union Coop branches, with enough room for a full weekly shop.
Union Coop Al Twar
Al Twar
Union Coop Al Twar is a spacious hypermarket in Al Twar for routine grocery shopping, household needs and more. Reviews particularly point to its large fresh-produce sections and broad, one-stop range, with electronics and other everyday services also available on-site.
Reputation Score
4.2
★★★★☆
6,099 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Fresh produce
Fresh fruits and vegetables are a major draw, with reviewers noting good quality and generous choice.
Wide selection
Daily essentials are available under one roof, alongside grocery and household categories.
Useful extras
The store includes an electronics section, adding more than groceries to a shopping trip.
Parking space
Several reviews mention ample parking, which helps when carrying a larger grocery load.
Bakery value
Fresh bakery products have been described as both good and economical.
Member savings
A reviewer reported saving about 20% with a Tamayaz discount card.
Tips for a Better Visit
Shop earlier. Buy fruit and vegetables earlier in the day rather than late at night, when one reviewer found them not fresh.
Check receipts. Review the bill before leaving, since shoppers have reported offer items ringing up at full price.
Allow checkout time. Avoid rushing your visit during busy periods; reviews mention long trolley queues and limited staffed counters.
Verify Tamayaz. If using self-checkout, check that your Tamayaz card works before completing payment, as one review reports failures there.
Confirm grill orders. For fish ordered for grilling, confirm preparation when you arrive rather than relying only on the quoted 50-minute wait.
Plan parking. Check the current parking process before arriving: one review describes barrier-less paid parking integrated with Salik.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Near Al Bustan Centre - Al Nahda St
Al Twar 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 |
Common Concerns
Checkout queues
Limited staffed counters and unattended self-checkouts can create long waits.
Higher pricing
Some shoppers find regular prices higher than competing supermarkets, including a reported 5kg rice price of 63–70 AED.
Late produce
Fruit and vegetables may be less fresh at night; one visitor found fruit poor during a late visit.
Offer discrepancies
One review says items advertised on offer were charged at full price at checkout.
Fishery delays
A fish-for-grill order promised in 50 minutes was still not prepared after an hour.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
63 AED
Dawat 5kg rice green pack
“For instance, Dawat 5kg rice, which typically costs 30-40 AED elsewhere, is priced at 63 AED for the green pack and 70 AED for the blue pack here”Google review · January 2025
70 AED
Dawat 5kg rice blue pack
“For instance, Dawat 5kg rice, which typically costs 30-40 AED elsewhere, is priced at 63 AED for the green pack and 70 AED for the blue pack here”Google review · January 2025
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The Bottom Line
Union Coop Al Twar is a big, practical hypermarket for a full grocery run rather than a quick corner-shop stop. Shoppers come for fresh fruits and vegetables, meat, bakery products and everyday essentials, while the electronics section adds another reason to make the trip. The spacious layout and broad stock are repeatedly mentioned as useful for weekly shopping.
Produce quality is generally praised, but timing matters. One late-night visitor found the fruit was not fresh, and another review says vegetables can be difficult to pick at night. Prices are disputed: some customers find promotions and Tamayaz savings worthwhile, while others say regular prices are higher than nearby supermarkets.
One shopper reported Dawat 5kg rice at 63 AED or 70 AED depending on the pack. Allow extra time at checkout, especially when staffed counters are limited. Self-checkout has also been reported to have Tamayaz card problems, so check the transaction and receipt before leaving.
If you order fish for grilling, confirm that it has actually been prepared when you return. Parking is described as ample, but the current barrier-less, Salik-integrated system is worth noting before your visit.