Affordable shopping
Reviews consistently describe reasonable prices and useful deals on everyday groceries, though not every item is discounted.
VIVA Supermarket - Oud Metha, Dubai
Bur Dubai
VIVA Supermarket is a compact discount-style grocery store serving Bur Dubai, with everyday food and non-food essentials at generally reasonable prices. Shoppers mention affordable produce, European groceries and useful finds such as diapers.
Reputation Score
4.1
★★★★☆
347 ratings
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The Good Stuff
International range
The store carries less-common imports, including products from Europe and several other countries that shoppers may not see elsewhere.
Fresh produce
Fresh fruits and vegetables are described as well arranged, affordable and often good quality.
Useful essentials
Despite its small footprint, the shop is packed with practical grocery items for a quick everyday shop.
Helpful service
Several customers found the staff friendly and cooperative, with some describing active help during busy periods.
Clean store
One review describes clean premises alongside quick service and budget-friendly food items.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check dates. Inspect expiry dates, especially on promotional items, before paying; one customer found expired paneer masala.
Compare prices. Treat the discount claim selectively: compare shelf prices because some items may cost about the same as elsewhere.
Shop quickly. Use the store for basic or quick grocery runs rather than relying on it for a large weekly Indian-grocery shop.
Check other branches. If a product is missing, try another VIVA branch; stock and range can vary between locations.
Allow time. Avoid busy periods if possible, as one review reported a 15-minute wait with only one counter open.
Bring parking plan. Parking feedback is mixed: one customer reported ample parking, while another specifically noted no free car parking.
Plan the visit
Practical details
St.21 Oud Metha, behind Lamsy Plaza - 19 4th 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 |
Popular Mentions
Belgian chocolates
Belgian chocolates are among the European grocery products one reviewer valued for their selection and price.
Diapers
One customer specifically recommends the store for buying diapers at a good value.
Woopee
Woopee is mentioned as a product the reviewer liked finding at this branch.
Pet food
Pet food is one of the less-obvious product categories mentioned in the store’s broader selection.
Common Concerns
Expiry checks
Customers have reported promo and other food items close to, or past, their expiry dates.
Limited range
The branch may not suit a full weekly shop if you need broad Indian grocery lines or familiar branded products.
Checkout queues
Customers have reported waiting around 15 minutes when only one billing counter was operating.
Price mismatches
A customer says shelf prices have sometimes differed from the amount charged at checkout.
Branch variation
Product availability can differ by location, with one review finding more variety at the Jumeirah branch than here.
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The Bottom Line
VIVA Supermarket in Bur Dubai is a small, discount-style grocery shop aimed at everyday convenience rather than a huge weekly stock-up. You can pick up basic groceries, fresh produce, imported foods and selected non-food essentials; reviewers specifically mention affordable vegetables, Belgian chocolates and diapers. Prices are the main draw.
Customers describe regular deals, reasonable food costs and satisfactory quality, while one reviewer compares the format to Aldi. The range is more unusual than a standard hypermarket in places, with products from Europe and other countries, but familiar brands and Indian staples such as pulses, flours and spices may be limited. There are a few reasons to shop carefully.
Reviews mention inconsistent stock, branch-to-branch differences and occasional shelf-price mismatches. More importantly, check expiry dates, particularly on promotional items: one customer reported paneer masala that was already expired. Produce is often fresh and well arranged, though another review found disappointing cucumbers and celery inside despite their good appearance.
Checkout service can be uneven. Several customers praise friendly, helpful staff, but others report unwelcoming service and waits of about 15 minutes when one counter is open. It is a useful quick-stop supermarket, but compare prices, inspect dates and consider another branch when a particular item matters.