Lulu Hypermarket Al Barsha: Location & Timings

Lulu Hypermarket Al Barsha is one of Dubai’s handiest large-format grocery destinations, located on Umm Suqeim Street in Al Barsha 1, just a short hop from Mall of the Emirates. Open daily from 8:00 AM to midnight, it serves the surrounding residential neighbourhoods with a full hypermarket spread — fresh produce, butchery and seafood counters, a bakery, and well-stocked international food aisles — plus useful extras like an in-store Emirates NBD branch and a Damas jewellery counter. Whether you live nearby or are combining a Mall of the Emirates trip with a grocery run, this guide covers the address, timings, transport options and money-saving tips for the branch.

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Take a quick video walkthrough of the Al Barsha branch — the grocery aisles, fresh sections and the general layout — before you plan your visit.

Location & How to Find It

The store sits at Umm Suqeim Street, Al Barsha 1, Dubai, in the cluster of retail buildings just off the Mall of the Emirates interchange. If you are driving along Sheikh Zayed Road, take the Mall of the Emirates exit and head towards Al Barsha — the hypermarket is a couple of minutes from the mall itself, on the Al Barsha side of the interchange.

A few landmarks and reference points to help you navigate:

Nearest landmark: Mall of the Emirates — close enough to combine both stops in one trip.
Neighbourhood: Al Barsha 1, a dense residential zone of apartments and villas, which is why this branch is a popular daily-grocery stop for locals.
Street name quirk: some navigation apps label the location slightly differently (for example as Al Sidaf Street), but they all point to the same complex in Al Barsha 1 — trust the Mall of the Emirates landmark if in doubt.

For directions on the day, the official Lulu store locator has the pinned location, and the store’s landline is 04 341 8888 (customer service: 600 540 048) if you need to call ahead.

Opening Hours

Lulu Hypermarket Al Barsha opens 8:00 AM to 12:00 midnight, seven days a week — Monday through Sunday, with no weekly closing day. That makes it a reliable option for early-morning shopping before work as well as late-evening top-ups.

Day	Opening Hours
Monday – Thursday	8:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Friday	8:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Saturday – Sunday	8:00 AM – 12:00 AM

A couple of timing notes worth knowing:

The hot-food and food-court section has been listed on some directories with a 9:00 AM opening, an hour later than the main store — worth bearing in mind if you are visiting for breakfast.
Hours can shift on public holidays (Eid, National Day and similar occasions). The store is generally open on holidays, but it is sensible to call 04 341 8888 or check the store locator before making a special trip.
Like most Dubai hypermarkets, the branch is busiest on Friday evenings and weekend afternoons; weekday mornings are the calmest time to shop.

Getting There: Metro, Bus, Taxi & Parking

The branch is one of the better-connected Lulu stores in Dubai for public transport users, thanks to its position near Mall of the Emirates.

By metro

The nearest station is Mall of the Emirates Metro Station on the Red Line, around a 17-minute walk from the store (per Moovit). From the station, exit towards the Al Barsha side and follow the pavement along the service roads to Umm Suqeim Street. In Dubai’s heat, many shoppers walk one way and take a taxi for the return leg with their groceries.

By bus

Several RTA bus routes stop very close to the store. The bus stops signed “Al Barsha, Lulu Supermarket” are roughly a 3–6 minute walk away, served by routes 84, 93, F30 and J01. This makes the branch genuinely reachable without a car from much of Al Barsha and the surrounding areas.

By taxi or car

Taxis are plentiful around Mall of the Emirates and the Al Barsha hotel cluster, so a ride to or from the store rarely takes more than a few minutes to arrange. If you are driving yourself, the store is a standalone complex on Umm Suqeim Street with its own customer parking — but be warned that the car park fills up at peak times. Visiting on a weekday morning is the easiest option for drivers; on Friday evenings, allow extra time.

Departments & What’s Inside

The Al Barsha branch is a full-size hypermarket, so expect the complete Lulu department mix rather than a compact supermarket range:

Fresh food hall: fruit and vegetables, a butchery counter, fresh seafood, a deli section and an in-store bakery turning out Arabic and Western breads.
Grocery aisles: strong international coverage — Indian, Pakistani, Filipino, Arab and Western products sit side by side, which is one of the reasons Lulu is the default weekly shop for so many expat households in Al Barsha.
Hot food: ready-to-eat counters with biryani, grilled items and snacks — popular with workers in the area at lunchtime.
Non-food ranges: as with other Lulu hypermarkets, you will also find electronics, small home appliances, fashion, footwear, toys and stationery departments under the same roof.

What sets this branch apart from a plain grocery run are the in-store services:

Emirates NBD branch — a full bank branch inside the store, handy for combining errands.
Damas jewellery counter — the Damas outlet inside Al Barsha Lulu (contact +971 4 341 8413, listed hours 10:00 AM–11:00 PM) sells gold and diamond jewellery, so this branch doubles as a jewellery-shopping stop.

Weekly Offers & Savings Tips

Lulu is famous across the UAE for its aggressive promotions, and the Al Barsha branch runs the same national campaigns as every other store. The main offer formats to watch for:

Price Smashes: deep, short-term discounts on selected lines — often the headline deals in the weekly flyer.
Weekend deals: Thursday-to-Saturday promotions timed for the weekend grocery shop.
Promo flyers: the full current flyer is published on aggregator sites such as clicoffer.com, wowdeals.me and dealzbook.ae — check them before you visit so you can plan around the best discounts.

Practical tips for getting the most out of this branch:

Shop the flyer first: build your list around the week’s Price Smash items rather than the other way round.
Go early on weekdays: fresh stock is replenished in the mornings, and the quietest aisles mean you can take your time comparing unit prices.
Use Lulu online for bulky items: luluhypermarket.com offers scheduled and same-day delivery in Dubai, so heavy items like rice sacks and water cases can come to your door instead of filling your car boot.
Compare the hot-food counter: the ready-meal prices at Lulu are consistently among the lowest in the area — a full lunch here often costs less than a fast-food meal nearby.

Nearby Branches & Alternatives

If Al Barsha is not your closest option, Lulu has several other Dubai branches within easy reach. Our main Lulu Hypermarket guide lists the full UAE network, but these are the most relevant alternatives:

Lulu Hypermarket Al Qusais — the Deira-side flagship near the (renamed) Al Qiyadah Metro Station, a good alternative if you are based in north Dubai or Sharjah.
Lulu Hypermarket Silicon Oasis — one of Dubai’s biggest Lulu stores, inside Silicon Central Mall, suited to shoppers in the Academic City and International City corridor.
Lulu Hypermarket Karama — the Bur Dubai-side option on Sheikh Rashid Road, minutes from ADCB Metro Station.
Lulu Hypermarket Al Nahda — convenient for the Dubai–Sharjah border areas.

Before You Go: A Quick Checklist

Make the most of your trip to Lulu Hypermarket Al Barsha with this short pre-visit routine:

Check the flyer on wowdeals.me or dealzbook.ae for this week’s Price Smash deals.
Time it right — weekday mornings for a calm shop, or combine a Friday visit with Mall of the Emirates and arrive early.
Bring your errands list — with the Emirates NBD branch and Damas jewellery counter inside, you can clear banking and jewellery shopping in the same trip.
Save the number — 04 341 8888 for the store, 600 540 048 for customer service, in case you want to confirm stock or holiday hours.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Lulu Hypermarket in Al Barsha?

It is located on Umm Suqeim Street in Al Barsha 1, Dubai, very close to Mall of the Emirates. Take the Mall of the Emirates exit off Sheikh Zayed Road and head towards Al Barsha — the store is a couple of minutes from the mall. Some map apps show a slightly different street label, but they all point to the same complex.

What are Al Barsha Lulu timings?

The store is open 8:00 AM to 12:00 midnight, seven days a week, with no weekly closing day. The hot-food section has been listed separately with a 9:00 AM opening on some directories. Hours may vary on public holidays, so call 04 341 8888 before a special trip.

Which metro station is nearest to Lulu Al Barsha?

Mall of the Emirates Metro Station on the Red Line is the nearest, around a 17-minute walk from the store. Exit towards the Al Barsha side of the station and follow the service roads to Umm Suqeim Street. Many shoppers walk over and take a taxi back with their groceries.

Is there parking at Lulu Al Barsha?

The store is a standalone complex on Umm Suqeim Street with customer parking, and it is also well served by metro and bus for those who prefer not to drive. The car park is busiest on Friday evenings and weekend afternoons, so weekday mornings are the easiest time for drivers.

How far is Lulu Al Barsha from Mall of the Emirates?

Very close — just a couple of minutes by car or taxi from the mall, on the Al Barsha side of the interchange. It is also walkable from Mall of the Emirates Metro Station in about 17 minutes, which makes it easy to combine a mall visit with a grocery run in one trip.

Is there a money exchange or jewellery shop inside?

There is no separately verified currency-exchange counter at this branch, but the store does house an Emirates NBD bank branch and a Damas jewellery counter (contact +971 4 341 8413, listed hours 10:00 AM–11:00 PM). For other in-store services, call the store on 04 341 8888 to confirm before visiting.

Does Lulu Al Barsha deliver online?

Yes. Lulu’s online store at luluhypermarket.com offers scheduled and same-day delivery across Dubai, including the Al Barsha area, with real-time stock visibility, secure payment and wallet cashback. Bulky items like rice sacks and water cases are easiest ordered online rather than carried home.