Niche groceries
The range includes protein low-carb Arabic bread, diet snacks and imported snacks and drinks.
Trade Centre
ZOOM | 6511 is a convenience-focused supermarket in Trade Centre, useful for last-minute groceries, drinks and ready-to-eat food. Reviews point to a relatively spacious branch with niche imports, fresh produce and staples such as protein low-carb Arabic bread.
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The range includes protein low-carb Arabic bread, diet snacks and imported snacks and drinks.
Its round-the-clock opening makes it handy for forgotten essentials or late-night shopping.
Several reviews place it within walking distance of nearby hotels, including Conrad Hilton, Voco and Crowne Plaza.
This location is described as larger than many other ZOOM branches, with a second floor mentioned by one visitor.
Customers specifically mention fresh fruits and vegetables, while also describing the shop as neat and organized.
One customer gave the store neatness and cleanliness a 10/10.
Check labels. Compare shelf labels with the till total before paying; reviewers report discrepancies of up to 20–30%.
Compare nearby. For a larger shop, check adjoining supermarkets first, since reviewers found price differences on basics such as milk.
Shop in person. If using Instashop, expect substitutions and unavailable items; in-store shopping may avoid that particular ordering problem.
Check stock. Late-night visits are convenient, but some products may be out of stock, so avoid relying on it for a specific item.
Plan the visit
The shop is useful for a quick morning bite as well as essentials.
Fresh sandwiches are among the ready-to-eat options mentioned by customers.
Customers mention exclusive imported items as part of the store's selection.
Several reviews report checkout prices exceeding displayed labels, sometimes by 10–30%.
Customers repeatedly say basics and groceries cost more than at nearby supermarkets, Lulu or Carrefour.
Instashop orders are reported to involve frequent substitutions, unavailable items and long waits.
The lunch selection is broad, but one review found the food quality and flavour weak for the price.
A review says the bakery was often not fresh or tasty, so packaged options may be safer for some shoppers.
The Bottom Line
ZOOM | 6511 is a relatively large convenience supermarket in Trade Centre, suited to quick grocery runs rather than a bargain-focused weekly shop. You can pick up everyday necessities, fresh fruit, sandwiches, simple breakfast items and imported snacks. One customer also found protein low-carb Arabic bread and diet snacks, which gives the branch a little more range than its small footprint might suggest.
Location and access are major strengths. Reviews place it within walking distance of hotels including Conrad Hilton, Voco and Crowne Plaza, and the shop is open 24/7. That makes it useful for a forgotten item, a late-night drink or food while staying nearby.
The branch has also been described as larger than many other ZOOM outlets, with a second floor mentioned in one review. Budget carefully. Multiple customers say prices are higher than nearby supermarkets, Lulu or Carrefour, and some report shelf labels not matching the checkout total by 10–30%.
Compare adjoining stores for basics such as milk and check the bill before leaving. Online ordering through Instashop has drawn complaints about substitutions, unavailable items and waiting. Lunch has plenty of options, but one review felt the quality and flavour did not justify the price, while the bakery received criticism for freshness.