Low prices
Many shoppers use VIVA for affordable daily groceries and alternatives to pricier brands.
VIVA Supermarket - Karama, Dubai
Bur Dubai
VIVA Supermarket - Karama is a neighbourhood food discounter in Bur Dubai, useful for low-priced groceries, imported products and everyday household purchases. Reviews especially point to its snacks and chocolates, while fresh orange juice is another specific favourite.
Reputation Score
4.0
★★★★☆
501 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Imported goods
Imported and EU products are repeatedly mentioned as good-value options.
Snacks
Customers specifically praise the selection and value of snacks, chocolates, pizza, chips and sauces.
Pantry staples
Milk products, spices, dal and Balaji chips receive specific praise for price, variety or freshness.
Fresh juice
Fresh orange juice is called out as something worth trying.
Shelf layout
One regular shopper found the sections arranged in a way that avoided too much overcrowding.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check receipts. Compare shelf offers with the bill: one shopper was charged AED 8.49 each instead of the displayed two-for-AED 16 deal.
Avoid peaks. Visit outside evening rushes if possible; one review reports only one working counter after 8 pm.
Inspect freshness. Check fruit packs and frozen goods carefully before buying, as reviews mention spoiled strawberries and smelly frozen chicken.
Plan parking. Parking is generally difficult during peak hours and evenings; bus or walking may be easier.
Check offers. Look through the online catalogue before shopping to identify the better deals.
Confirm hours. If visiting late during Ramadan, verify closing time first because one customer reported an earlier-than-expected closure.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Jafla Building Karama - 37 Kuwait St
Bur Dubai, 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
Rude service
Several Karama reviews describe dismissive or aggressive behaviour at the tills and limited help with packing.
Long queues
Only one counter was reported to operate after 8 pm, creating waits of around 20 minutes.
Freshness issues
Reviews report stale strawberries and blueberries, smelly frozen chicken, and poorly stored delivered walnuts.
Limited selection
Some shoppers find the range narrow, with limited fruit, vegetable and brand choice.
Cleanliness concerns
Customers have reported flies, mosquitoes and unpleasant smells inside the Karama branch.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
2pcs for 16 aed
corned beef rich beef
“It says there that corned beef rich beef is 2pcs for 16 aed, we bought 12 pcs but we paid 8”Google review · May 2025
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The Bottom Line
VIVA Karama is a discount supermarket in Bur Dubai aimed at everyday grocery runs rather than a dependable source for every brand or speciality. Shoppers come for low-priced pantry goods, imported and EU products, snacks, chocolates, milk, spices and dal. Fresh orange juice is also specifically recommended, and several reviews describe the store as useful for substituting expensive branded products.
The value proposition is not as consistent as it once was. 99, while another found VIVA's broccoli more expensive than a local supermarket. Selection can be narrow, particularly for fruit, vegetables, meat and familiar UAE brands.
Freshness deserves attention too: reviews mention mouldy fries, spoiled berries, smelly frozen chicken and walnuts that tasted old. The bigger practical caution is service. Customers report rude counter interactions, refusal or failure to pack bags, long waits and only one functioning counter after 8 pm.
Flies, mosquitoes and unpleasant smells have also been reported. Check your receipt and chilled or frozen items before leaving, and consider visiting off-peak. Evening parking may be difficult, so walking or taking the bus can be less frustrating.