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Good to Know
- Most major supermarkets have multiple branches across city center and nomad-relevant neighborhoods
- Carrefour, Lulu, and Al Madina are 24-hour or extended-hours options for late-night grocery shopping
- Spinneys, Waitrose, and Souq Planet offer non-halal sections with imported Western products
Supermarkets
Lulu Hypermarket
- Description
- Largest retail chain in the Middle East with 15+ branches in Abu Dhabi; carries fresh produce, regional and international brands, food courts, money exchange
Neighborhoods
- Al Reem Island
- Saadiyat Island
- Al Wahda
- Al Zahiyah
- Madinet Zayed
Carrefour
- Description
- Major hypermarket chain offering groceries, fresh produce, bakery items, organic and bio products
Neighborhoods
- Yas Mall
- Al Khalidiya
- Khalifa City
- Al Seef
- Marina Mall
Spinneys
- Description
- Popular with Western expats; carries non-halal items including pork and bacon; 10 branches across Abu Dhabi
Neighborhoods
- Multiple locations across city center
Waitrose
- Description
- UK premium supermarket chain; specializes in UK brands, fresh produce, baked goods; 6 branches in Abu Dhabi
Neighborhoods
- Al Raha Boulevard
- Etihad Towers
- Al Reem Island
- Saadiyat Island
Choithrams
- Description
- 24-hour supermarket operating for 30+ years; carries local and international brands, fresh goods, offers online ordering
Neighborhoods
- Al Khalidiya
- Al Falah
- Corniche Road
Abela Supermarket
- Description
- 24-hour supermarket; sells organic food and vegan options
Neighborhoods
- Al Khalidiya
Al Madina Hypermarket
- Description
- 24-hour hypermarket; carries groceries, clothing, electronics, accessories
Neighborhoods
- Mohammed Bin Zayed City
- Al Raha
- Al Mafraq
- Musaffah
Souq Planet
- Description
- Established 1967; offers digital shopping and click-and-collect; non-halal section
Neighborhoods
- Etihad Plaza
Halal Kosher Glutenfree
- Note
- Unable to confirm specific halal/kosher/gluten-free restaurant venues at the time of research; most supermarkets carry halal products; some carry pork/non-halal options
Vegan Vegetarian Dining
- Note
- Unable to confirm specific named vegan/vegetarian restaurants at the time of research; Abela Supermarket (Al Khalidiya) noted to stock vegan options but no dedicated restaurant venues confirmed
AI-generated estimateData refreshed July 2026
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Data last updated July 2026 · Verify anything important.