Low prices
Daily groceries and household items are repeatedly described as cheaper than Nesto, Carrefour and regular supermarkets.
VIVA Supermarket - Al Nahda, near Al Nahda Pond Park, Dubai
Al Nahda
VIVA Supermarket is a neighbourhood discount supermarket near Al Nahda Pond Park, with daily groceries and non-food essentials. Reviews make it especially useful for affordable European and international products, including steak and fresh bakery items.
Reputation Score
4.1
★★★★☆
414 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
International range
The shelves include European, Turkish, Malaysian, Indian and Filipino products, giving shoppers alternatives to familiar brands.
Affordable steak
One regular shopper highlights affordable, well-marbled steak that becomes tender and flavourful when cooked correctly.
Fresh bakery
A review specifically praises the daily fresh bakery items, especially the banana bread and croissants.
Clean store
Several reviews describe the branch as neat, clean, spacious or well organised, making routine shopping straightforward.
Frozen stock
Milk products are easy to find, and one review says frozen foods are available in good quantities.
Tips for a Better Visit
Visit off-peak. Go outside the evening rush if possible; one review specifically recommends off-peak hours to avoid the recurring queue.
Check stock. Treat advertised offers and specific items as subject to availability, since shoppers report frequent out-of-stocks and missing offer stock.
Inspect produce. Check bananas and other fresh items before paying, as produce quality has been inconsistent across visits.
Allow time. For a small shop, leave extra time for payment; one customer waited about 10 minutes for a single item.
Compare needs. Use VIVA for many daily essentials, but compare breakfast and dairy needs elsewhere if you require a broad selection.
Check discounts. Look at the scanned total when buying an offer item, since one review says a shelf discount sometimes scanned at full price.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Nahda Second - Al Nahda - Dubai
Al Nahda Second - Al Nahda, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
Popular Mentions
Citrus fruits and bananas
One review specifically recommends VIVA for citrus fruits and bananas.
Cheese
A review highlights a wide variety of cheese and considers its quality excellent.
Pasta
Pasta shoppers can find an array of selections alongside many sauces.
Common Concerns
Long queues
Checkout is a recurring weakness: reviews describe one active cashier and waits of around 10 to 30 minutes.
Limited range
Breakfast items and dairy can be limited, while some shoppers find the overall product range narrower than larger supermarkets.
Stock gaps
Certain items are often out of stock, including some vegetables later in the day and products advertised in weekend offers.
Produce inconsistency
Fresh produce is not uniformly reliable: one shopper reported extremely poor-quality bananas, despite finding other fruit affordable.
Cashier attitude
Multiple customers report rude or argumentative interactions with cashiers, which can make the checkout experience especially frustrating.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
10 AED
Monster ice cream pack
“Example: I bought a monster ice cream pack for 10 AED”Google review · May 2022
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The Bottom Line
VIVA Supermarket near Al Nahda Pond Park is a practical stop for budget grocery shopping, especially if you are open to lesser-known or imported alternatives to mainstream brands. Shoppers mention daily essentials, household cleaning products, milk, frozen foods and bakery items, with European products and goods sourced from Turkey and Malaysia appearing regularly. There are a few standout buys in the reviews.
The steak is described as very affordable and well marbled, while the banana bread and croissants are praised as fresh daily. Citrus fruits and bananas are popular with some shoppers, although banana quality has not been consistent for everyone. Cheese, ice cream and household detergents also receive positive mentions.
The main drawback is checkout. Customers repeatedly describe one cashier serving during busy periods, with evening queues sometimes taking around 10 minutes and, in one report, 30 minutes for a bottle of milk. Staff attitude also draws several complaints.
Stock can be patchy, and the range is narrower for breakfast and dairy items than at larger supermarkets. Visit off-peak, check promotional prices at the till and inspect fresh produce before paying.