Dubai Convenience Stores, Grocery Stores, and Pharmacy Guide - Helpful information for new Visitors to Dubai

 

Buying Supplies in Dubai

 

In Dubai, there are many options for family supplies.

There are convenience stores at almost every corner in old Dubai along the street.

You can also find convenience stores in major tourist areas like Jumeirah in Dubai.

In Dubai, Grocery stores (Supermarkets) such as WestZone, Spinneys, and Carrefour offer the best value.

These Dubai Supermarkets are spread all over town for your needs such as water, snacks, special dietary food items, fruit, etc.

Every mall will have a Convenience Store, a Supermarket for Groceries, and a Pharmacy in Dubai.

Convenience Stores in Dubai

Convenience Stores in Dubai:

- Circle-K

- 7-11

- many independently owned stores

Grocery Stores in Dubai

Grocery Stores in Dubai:

Below is a list of a few Grocery and Departmental stores in Dubai:

- Carrefour- Daily essentials, groceries, clothes, and more

- West Zone Supermarket- open 24hrs a day. Groceries, daily essentials, and more.

- Spinneys Supermarket- specialty wines, organic produce, cheese, and imported food.

In Dubai, big Grocery Supermarkets like Carrefour are usually located on the ground floor of malls like Dubai Mall or the Mall of Emirates.

Pharmacy Stores in Dubai

Pharmacy in Dubai:

Pharmacies can be found everywhere in Dubai.

They are chain as well as many independently owned pharmacies.

Pharmacy stores in Dubai are usually along the streets in old Dubai and in Malls in other parts of Dubai.

Unlike in the US, you might not need a prescription for many medicines.

A few Pharmacy Stores names in Dubai are -

- Super-Care

- Boots

- Al Manara

- New Modern Pharmacy

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