European brands
The shelves feature European and unconventional brands that customers say are hard to find in other supermarkets.
Viva Supermarket - Rolla St.
Al Raffa
Viva Supermarket is a compact discount grocery store in Al Raffa, known for reasonably priced European and less familiar brands. It is useful for everyday ingredients and snack shopping, including items such as chocolates, sauces and ice cream, though fresh produce and service can be inconsistent.
Reputation Score
3.9
★★★★☆
144 ratings
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The Good Stuff
Low prices
Multiple reviews describe the store as cheap, with reasonably priced goods and occasional strong offers.
Snack range
Customers specifically mention stocking up on kettle chips, baked nachos, dark chocolates, cookies and ice creams.
Daily staples
The store works for routine grocery shopping, with reviews mentioning food ingredients, milk, snacks and chocolates.
Self-service
The compact format uses self-packing and self-weighing, which may suit shoppers who prefer handling the process themselves.
Good offers
Some shoppers report worthwhile deals on goods, although offers are not consistent every time.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check dates. Inspect expiry dates on packaged food after one shopper found an expired snack on the shelf.
Skip produce. Be selective with fruits and vegetables: several reviews question freshness and cleanliness at this branch.
Visit later. For better shelf availability and assistance, one review suggests visiting after 11 a.m., when morning setup is finished.
Compare prices. Compare selected items with other hypermarkets rather than assuming every product is the cheapest.
Allow time. Avoid a rushed visit if shopping at peak time, as a customer reported more than 20 minutes of counter waiting.
Bring parking money. Plan for paid street parking when visiting this Rolla Street branch.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Rolla street,alraffa area
Al Raffa, Dubai
Common Concerns
Slow counters
Billing is a recurring frustration; one customer waited more than 20 minutes for a single product.
Poor produce
Several reviews warn that this branch's fruits and vegetables can be stale, unclean or poor quality.
Limited variety
The store is small and compact, and some shoppers find the selection narrower than a hypermarket's.
Staff availability
Customers report difficulty finding help, with some describing staff as unhelpful or rude.
Expiry concern
One customer reported finding a snack that had expired more than three months earlier, so checking dates is important.
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The Bottom Line
Viva Supermarket - Rolla St. is a compact discount grocery stop in Al Raffa, worth considering when price and unusual brands matter more than having a full hypermarket selection. Reviews point to reasonably priced everyday ingredients, milk and snacks, alongside European products that shoppers do not often see elsewhere.
The snack selection is a clear draw. One customer regularly stocks up on kettle chips, baked nachos, dark chocolates, cookies and ice creams, while other reviews mention chocolates, sauces and similar munchies at low prices. Self-packing and self-weighing are part of the store's lean, self-service format, and some shoppers appreciate the offers.
There are trade-offs. The branch has received repeated complaints about fruits and vegetables being stale, unclean or poor quality, so produce deserves a careful look—or a pass. Variety is limited compared with larger supermarkets, and finding staff can be difficult.
Billing is another weak point: one review describes waiting more than 20 minutes for a single product. There is also a dated report of an expired snack still on sale, making expiry checks sensible. Paid street parking is the practical nuisance.
, when staff have finished setting up.