Imported finds
A practical stop for European brands, imported cheeses, chocolates and ingredients that can be difficult to find elsewhere.
Waitrose
Dubai Marina
Waitrose is a supermarket in Dubai Marina with British groceries, imported specialities and fresh bakery items. Reviews make it especially useful for hard-to-find European products, ready-to-eat salads and selected non-halal pork dishes, though the premium pricing deserves a close look.
Reputation Score
4.3
★★★★☆
440 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Ready meals
The store has convenient ready-to-eat salads, hot meals, grilled chicken and other prepared food for quick lunches or dinners.
Bakery range
Customers mention fresh, warm bakery products, pastries and tasty cakes, making the bakery a strong reason to browse.
Pork options
The non-halal section includes customer-mentioned dishes such as sisig, lechon kawali, sinigang and honey pork ribs.
Fruit selection
The fruit section has included South African produce, with one visitor specifically looking there for fresh South African fruits.
Mall access
Its ground-floor position in the mall makes it convenient to combine grocery shopping with a wider shopping trip.
Returns
At least one customer reported that items could be returned efficiently through customer service.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check dates. Inspect expiry dates on chilled bakery items: one customer bought cupcakes at 8:30 pm that expired the same day.
Check receipts. Review the receipt before leaving; customers report double scans and a cucumber charged at the price of red papaya.
Verify stock. If ordering delivery, confirm availability first where possible, since chicken harissa kebabs and other items have reportedly been cancelled.
Avoid queues. The hot-meal queue was described as particularly busy, so consider avoiding the afternoon rush if you want prepared food quickly.
Inspect produce. Look closely at fresh produce and ready-to-eat displays, as reviews mention wilted items, flies and a pest incident near pies.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Dubai Marina Mall
Marsa Dubai - Dubai Marina, Dubai
| Mon | 7:45 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 7:45 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 7:45 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 7:45 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 7:45 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 7:45 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 7:45 AM – 11:00 PM |
Popular Mentions
Blackforest slice cake
One regular customer specifically praised the softer, creamier version sold at the Dubai Mall branch and asked for the same recipe here.
Fresh juices
Fresh juices are popular with some customers, although one review warns they may be less fresh by afternoon.
Common Concerns
Food safety
A customer reported seeing a cockroach crawling over pies in the ready-to-eat section, with neighbouring pies left in place.
High prices
Prices are repeatedly described as high; one review compared a Dutch conference pear at almost 30 AED per kg with 2€ per kg in the Netherlands.
Stock gaps
Customers report unavailable items, cancelled delivery orders and products showing as available despite being out of stock.
Freshness swings
Some reviews praise the produce, but others report wilted fruit and greens, weak flavour and premium prices that do not always match quality.
Crowding
One evening review described narrow aisles where shoppers repeatedly bumped into one another while trying to inspect products.
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The Bottom Line
Waitrose in Dubai Marina is most useful when you want something beyond a standard supermarket shop. Reviews point to imported European brands, specialty ingredients, bakery items and hard-to-find products, while the ready-to-eat counter covers practical options such as salads, grilled chicken and other prepared meals. The non-halal section has also been mentioned for dishes including sisig and lechon kawali.
The store is inside the mall on the ground floor, so it is easy to fold into a wider shopping trip. Customers variously describe it as clean, bright and well organised, with friendly staff, fresh bakery products and attractive fruit-and-vegetable displays. It can work well for visitors or expats looking for familiar products, rather than as the cheapest place for a full weekly shop.
Price is the main drawback. A review cites a conference pear at almost 30 AED per kilogram, and several shoppers say the premium does not always guarantee better flavour or freshness. There are also reports of stock gaps, delivery cancellations, narrow aisles and inconsistent food-counter service.
Check dates and produce carefully, inspect your receipt for scanning or weighing errors, and verify closing hours before making a late visit.