A taste of home from around the world — British, European, and global groceries.
Food & Grocery Guide
Dubai is one of the world’s most international cities, home to residents from almost every corner of the globe — and its grocery scene reflects that beautifully. At The Dubai Mall, shoppers can find imported British staples, European delicacies, and international ingredients that bring a genuine taste of home. Whether you are an expat missing familiar brands or a cook seeking authentic ingredients, here are the most famous places to buy imported and international food at The Dubai Mall.
British and International Staples
Waitrose — The mall’s anchor supermarket is the definitive destination for British and international groceries. Brought to Dubai through a partnership with Fine Fare Food Market, Waitrose stocks a strong range of products imported from the UK and beyond, including familiar own-label lines, ready meals, and pantry staples. For British expats in particular, it is the easiest place to find the brands and flavours of home.
French and European Delicacies
Galeries Lafayette Le Gourmet — The French department store’s food hall brings authentic European flavour to Downtown. Offering French cheeses, charcuterie, patisserie, chocolates, and imported gourmet ingredients, it is the place to find genuine Continental delicacies, whether you are recreating a dish from home or seeking quality European produce that can be hard to source elsewhere in the city.
Global Variety Under One Roof
Carrefour — The Carrefour hypermarket serving the wider Dubai Mall and Downtown complex is a treasure trove of international food. Reflecting Dubai’s diverse population, it carries an enormous range of products from around the world, including dedicated international aisles. For shoppers seeking ingredients from Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and beyond, its sheer breadth makes it a genuinely useful stop.
Grandiose Supermarket — With its gourmet and organic focus, Grandiose also carries a strong selection of imported and international products. Its premium positioning means it stocks quality overseas brands and specialty ingredients alongside fresh produce, making it a good option for those seeking harder-to-find international items in a more upscale setting.
Fresh, Deli and Specialty Counters
Imported food is not only about packaged goods. Waitrose and Grandiose both operate deli, cheese, and meat counters stocking European and international specialties — continental cheeses, cured meats, olives, and prepared items that bring authentic flavour to the table. These counters are often the best place to find genuine imported produce, and the staff can usually advise on origins, pairings, and the closest alternative if a specific item is temporarily out of stock.
Sweets and Treats from Around the World
Candylicious — For international confectionery, Candylicious is unbeatable. One of the largest candy stores anywhere, it stocks sweets, chocolates, and treats from across the globe, including nostalgic brands that expats remember from childhood. It is a wonderful place to find that specific sweet you have been missing, or to share a taste of another country with friends and family.
International Dining Alongside Groceries — Shopping for international food naturally pairs with the mall’s enormous global dining scene. If you cannot find a specific ingredient, the mall’s many restaurants — spanning cuisines from across the world, including the Chinatown zone — offer a way to enjoy authentic flavours prepared for you, and some associated eateries and counters sell packaged specialty items to take home too.
Tips for Finding What You Need
A few strategies help when hunting specific imported items. Waitrose is your first stop for British and Western products; Carrefour for the widest global range, including Asian, Arabic, and subcontinental ingredients; and Galeries Lafayette for European delicacies. Imported goods can carry a premium, so compare across stores where you can, and note that stock of specific items varies — if you rely on a particular brand, it is worth buying a little extra when you find it, as availability can fluctuate with shipping.
A Taste of Home, Wherever Home Is
From the British staples at Waitrose and the European delicacies of Galeries Lafayette to the global breadth of Carrefour and the international sweets at Candylicious, The Dubai Mall reflects the wonderfully international city around it. Whichever corner of the world you call home, its grocery stores make it easy to find familiar flavours and authentic ingredients. In a city built by people from everywhere, a taste of home is never far away.
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