European Range
The store carries European products that reviewers consider good value for money.
VIVA Supermarket - Hessa Street, Dubai
Al Barsha
VIVA Supermarket in Al Barsha is a budget-focused grocery stop built around VIVA exclusive brands and a strong European range. Shoppers come for everyday groceries, reasonable prices and fresh orange juice; the in-store butcher is also noted for preparing cuts suited to tagine and Moroccan cooking.
Reputation Score
4.1
★★★★☆
144 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Butcher Cuts
The butcher can prepare cuts specifically suited to tagine and other Moroccan dishes.
Fresh Juice
Fresh orange juice is a specific product one reviewer recommends trying at VIVA outlets.
Everyday Basics
One review says the store covers almost all daily grocery requirements at reasonable rates.
Parking Access
Parking is available, and at least one shopper found it particularly easy to use.
Clean Store
A reviewer found the store clean and neat, with humble staff on that visit.
Tips for a Better Visit
Allow Time. Allow extra time at checkout, as reviews repeatedly describe one open cashier and queues.
Check Prices. Compare shelf or catalogue prices with your receipt before leaving, especially during promotions.
Inspect Produce. Check fruit and covered vegetable boxes carefully, including expiry dates, before buying.
Avoid Online. Be cautious with online orders from this branch; one customer reported a missing item and a late delivery.
Use Parking. Parking is available, though reviews disagree on how easy it is, so check the arrangement when you arrive.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Hessa St
Al Barsha Third - Al Barsha, 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 |
Common Concerns
Checkout Queues
Several reviews report only one cashier operating, causing queues and requiring customers to ask for assistance.
Price Mismatches
Shoppers have reported being charged more at checkout than the price displayed in-store.
Produce Quality
One customer reported rotten fruit and said expired items were not being removed promptly.
Online Delays
A review described a missing item, payment confusion and a delivery that was over two hours late.
Poor Organization
Some shoppers found products scattered or the store congested and insufficiently organized.
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The Bottom Line
VIVA Supermarket in Al Barsha suits shoppers looking for low-priced everyday groceries, particularly European products and VIVA’s exclusive-brand range. Reviews also point to fresh orange juice as a worthwhile buy, while the in-store butcher is praised for preparing cuts for tagine and other Moroccan dishes. Prices and value are the main draw: customers describe the groceries as cheap, reasonable and good quality.
Parking is available, and one reviewer found it very easy to park, although another called parking an issue. A review also found the store clean and neat, but other shoppers mention scattered items, congestion and limited variety compared with larger supermarkets. The main caution is branch operation.
Multiple customers say only one cashier is often open, creating queues and sometimes requiring shoppers to call for assistance. There are also reports of shelf prices not matching checkout charges, including a promotion left displayed after it had ended. Inspect produce and expiry dates before paying; one customer reported rotten fruit and a covered vegetable box with an expiry date.
Online orders from this branch have also been linked to missing groceries, payment confusion and late delivery, so in-store shopping may be the safer choice when timing matters.