Lulu Hypermarket Madinat Zayed sits in the heart of Abu Dhabi’s old-souq shopping district. Inside the Madinat Zayed Shopping Centre & Gold Centre on Sultan Bin Zayed The First Street, this branch opens 8:00 AM to midnight daily — pairing a full hypermarket with the Gold Souq next door, bargain shops all around, and a food court upstairs that reviewers consistently praise.
Where Is Lulu Hypermarket Madinat Zayed?
Lulu Hypermarket Madinat Zayed is located in the Madinat Zayed Shopping Centre & Gold Centre on Sultan Bin Zayed The First Street, Abu Dhabi. This is the capital’s old-souq-style commercial district — a warren of bargain shops, textile traders and gold jewellers that has served residents for decades, and a very different shopping atmosphere from the glass-and-steel mega-malls.
The centre’s identity is inseparable from the Gold Centre — Abu Dhabi’s gold souq — which sits within the same complex. That makes this Lulu branch the natural anchor for a combined trip: gold and jewellery browsing, bargain hunting through the surrounding shops, and a full grocery run to finish. Reviewers give the branch 4.2 stars across 7,500+ reviews, one of the strongest ratings in this cluster.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Store | Lulu Hypermarket Madinat Zayed |
| Located in | Madinat Zayed Shopping Centre & Gold Centre, Sultan Bin Zayed The First St, Abu Dhabi |
| Phone | +971 2 611 3111 |
| Hours | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM, daily |
| Rating | 4.2 stars (7,500+ reviews) |
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Lulu Madinat Zayed Opening Hours
The branch follows Lulu’s standard full-day schedule:
| Day | Opening hours |
|---|---|
| Monday – Thursday | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Saturday | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sunday | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
8:00 AM to midnight, seven days a week — confirmed by the official store listing and current deals directories. One caution: a local directory still shows mall-style hours (10 AM–10 PM, later on weekends), but that data describes the shopping centre in general and is old — the Lulu branch itself runs the full 8 AM–midnight schedule.
Getting There: Bus Routes & Walking Distances
This is one of Abu Dhabi’s best bus-connected Lulu branches. Per Moovit data, the nearest stops and their walking times are:
| Bus stop | Walk to Lulu |
|---|---|
| Zayed 1st St / Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed St | ~3 minutes |
| Sultan Bin Zayed St / Madinat Zayed Shopping Centre | ~6 minutes |
| Sultan Bin Zayed St / Gold Center | ~8 minutes |
Bus lines serving the area include 7, 8, 32, 44, 101, 102, 115 and A1, among others. Abu Dhabi has no metro, so these bus routes are the public-transport backbone — and this branch is among the easiest in the city to reach without a car.
By taxi or car: Ask any driver for “Madinat Zayed Shopping Centre” or “the Gold Centre” — both are long-established landmarks. The district’s street parking and centre parking serve drivers, though the area is busy; buses are often the calmer choice.
Departments: What’s Inside the Branch
The branch covers the full hypermarket range, but reviewers single out the fresh and hot-food side:
- Hot-food counter — praised by reviewers for ready-to-eat meals at value prices.
- Bakery and deli — fresh bread, cakes and deli items, also frequently complimented.
- Full grocery halls — fresh produce, pantry staples and household goods at Lulu’s usual competitive prices.
What elevates the visit is what sits around and above the store: the food court upstairs is one of the most praised in central Abu Dhabi, with reviewers naming Saravana Bhavan (vegetarian South Indian), Ruchi and Calicut Notebook among the standouts. The practical play: do the grocery run at Lulu, then eat upstairs.
The Gold Souq District: Making a Trip of It
The Madinat Zayed branch rewards shoppers who treat it as half of a two-part outing:
- Gold Centre / gold souq — browse jewellers in the same complex before or after groceries.
- Bargain shops — the surrounding streets are known for value shopping: textiles, KM Trading and everyday bargain stores.
- Abu Dhabi Co-op — another grocery option in the district for price comparison.
- Food court lunch — finish upstairs at Lulu’s centre with Saravana Bhavan or the other praised outlets.
For bargain hunters, this district plus Lulu’s own promotions is one of the strongest value combinations in the capital.
Weekly Offers & Savings Tips
- Check wowdeals.me and dealzbook.ae for the Madinat Zayed branch’s current flyers and weekend price drops.
- The branch joins all UAE-wide Lulu campaigns — festival-season sales are the deepest discounts of the year.
- Combine the trip with the gold souq and bargain shops to make the journey pay twice.
- Store phone +971 2 611 3111; customer care customercare@luluhypermarket.com; national offers on the official luluhypermarket.com site.
Nearby Lulu Branches: Other Central Abu Dhabi Options
- Lulu Hypermarket Khalidiyah Mall — the calm community-mall branch in the Al Khalidiyah residential district.
- Lulu Hypermarket The Mall WTC — downtown’s flagship concept store with the brand’s first in-store sushi station.
- Lulu Hypermarket Al Wahda Mall — the big-mall branch for maximum choice.
- Lulu Hypermarket Baniyas — serving the city’s eastern corridor.
Unsure which store format fits your shop? Our nearest Lulu branch guide breaks down hypermarket vs Center vs Express.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Lulu Hypermarket in Madinat Zayed located?
Lulu Hypermarket Madinat Zayed is inside the Madinat Zayed Shopping Centre & Gold Centre on Sultan Bin Zayed The First Street, Abu Dhabi — the capital’s old-souq-style shopping district, home to the Gold Centre (gold souq) and rows of bargain shops.
What are the opening hours of Lulu Hypermarket Madinat Zayed?
The branch opens 8:00 AM to 12:00 midnight daily. Older directory entries showing 10 AM–10 PM describe the shopping centre generally and are outdated — the Lulu branch itself runs the full 8 AM–midnight schedule.
How do I reach Lulu Madinat Zayed by bus?
It is one of Abu Dhabi’s best bus-connected Lulu branches. The nearest stop (Zayed 1st St / Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed St) is about a 3-minute walk; stops at Madinat Zayed Shopping Centre and the Gold Center are 6–8 minutes away. Bus lines include 7, 8, 32, 44, 101, 102, 115 and A1.
What is near Lulu Hypermarket Madinat Zayed?
The Gold Centre (Abu Dhabi’s gold souq) is in the same complex, surrounded by bargain shops, KM Trading and Abu Dhabi Co-op. Above the store, the centre’s food court is highly praised, with Saravana Bhavan, Ruchi and Calicut Notebook among reviewer favourites.
Which is the best Lulu branch in Abu Dhabi city centre?
It depends on the trip: Madinat Zayed (4.2 stars from 7,500+ reviews) wins for value shopping combined with the gold souq and food court; Khalidiyah Mall wins for calm community-mall shopping; and The Mall WTC wins for the flagship concept experience with its sushi station.
Is there a food court in Madinat Zayed Shopping Centre?
Yes — and it is one of the branch’s biggest draws. The food court above Lulu is praised by TripAdvisor reviewers, with Saravana Bhavan (vegetarian South Indian), Ruchi and Calicut Notebook frequently named. Lulu’s own hot-food counter, bakery and deli also earn compliments.
What is the phone number of Lulu Madinat Zayed?
The store’s phone number is +971 2 611 3111. For broader service queries, Lulu customer care is reachable at customercare@luluhypermarket.com.
Does Lulu Madinat Zayed have online delivery?
Lulu offers delivery, kerbside pickup and in-store pickup across its UAE branches via luluhypermarket.com and its app. Check the official store locator for the delivery options currently served from the Madinat Zayed branch.