• British supermarket Spar opens its first branch in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak/The National
    British supermarket Spar opens its first branch in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak/The National
  • The new Spar supermarket on Hessa Street, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak/The National
    The new Spar supermarket on Hessa Street, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak/The National
  • The fresh bakery inside Dubai's new Spar. Chris Whiteoak/The National
    The fresh bakery inside Dubai's new Spar. Chris Whiteoak/The National
  • The supermarket has a fresh fish counter. Chris Whiteoak/The National
    The supermarket has a fresh fish counter. Chris Whiteoak/The National
  • Expats can expect to find recognised British brands. Chris Whiteoak/The National
    Expats can expect to find recognised British brands. Chris Whiteoak/The National
  • Alongside traditional Middle Eastern spices. Chris Whiteoak/The National
    Alongside traditional Middle Eastern spices. Chris Whiteoak/The National
  • Spar also has a butchers. Chris Whiteoak/The National
    Spar also has a butchers. Chris Whiteoak/The National
  • Items from Spar's fresh bakery. Chris Whiteoak/The National
    Items from Spar's fresh bakery. Chris Whiteoak/The National
  • Just some of the many offers. Chris Whiteoak/The National
    Just some of the many offers. Chris Whiteoak/The National
  • The supermarket has opened its doors this week. Chris Whiteoak/The National
    The supermarket has opened its doors this week. Chris Whiteoak/The National
  • Customers will find plenty of fresh produce. Chris Whiteoak/The National
    Customers will find plenty of fresh produce. Chris Whiteoak/The National
  • And exotic fruits. Chris Whiteoak/The National
    And exotic fruits. Chris Whiteoak/The National
  • Spar is now open in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak/The National
    Spar is now open in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak/The National

Take a look inside Dubai's new Spar supermarket


Sophie Prideaux
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Dutch supermarket chain Spar has opened its first branch in Dubai.

The new store opened its doors on Hessa Street this week, bringing with it a fresh bakery, butchers and fish counter.

Popular throughout Europe, Spar already has branches in Abu Dhabi and other areas other parts of the UAE, but this is the first store for Dubai.

The 725 square metre supermarket has been designed to appeal to both national and international customers, bringing with it a host of globally recongnised brands, as well as regional delicacies.

The store also features a roastery, Food-to-Go, delicatessen and an Arabic bakery, alongside imported and local fresh meats, Arabic snacks and sweets, and healthy organic products.

“Since launching in Abu Dhabi in 2012, Spar has gone from strength to strength in the Middle East region and today has a presence in four of the six GCC states,” says Tobias Wasmuht, managing director of Spar International. “We are delighted with the launch of the first Spar Supermarket in Dubai, another fantastic achievement for our Spar UAE Partners, with whom we have a longstanding relationship.”

There are now 31 Spars in the UAE, with four added in 2018.

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