Are you bored of repeatedly using the same old ingredients all over again for your meals? If you are looking for something new and different, Waitrose UAE is the perfect option. Waitrose UAE is a supermarket chain selling groceries, baked items, and other household essentials. Let’s find out more about the product categories and branches of Waitrose in UAE.
Overview
Waitrose is a supermarket chain with 14 branches in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. It also has an extensive network of stores across the UAE. The supermarket offers fresh British produce, groceries, baked goods and other store-branded items. You can either visit the stores or order online for your daily essentials.
Product Categories
Waitrose Dubai and Abu Dhabi boast a variety of shopping items. It has several categories, which further have subcategories. Some of the main product categories are listed below:
- Seasonal Events and Items
- Baby & Toddler
- Bakery
- Beauty & Cosmetics
- Beverages
- Butchery
- Dairy, Deli & Chilled Foods
- Flower Shop
- Food Cupboard
- Frozen
- Fruits & Vegetables
- Home & Leisure
- Kiosk
- Petcare
- Seafood
- Toiletries & Health
- World Foods
Inspiration and Recipes
Groceries and other yummy goods aside, Waitrose UAE provides inspiration and recipes for your favourite meals. With items you can order for recipes and health tips that inspire, this chain offers everything to achieve a healthy lifestyle.
Inspiration
Inspiration includes categories that provide you with details for your healthy diet. Whether it is a formula intake, some addition to your nuts consumption, or your choice of vegetables, this section serves as the perfect health guide.
Here is a list of categories it offers:
- Good for Your Gut
- Meet Your New Must-Have Ingredients
- Go Mega for Omega
- Fantastic Fibre
- Eat More Pulses
- Should I Try a Vegan Diet?
- Frozen Vs. Fresh
- The Good Oil Guide
- Go Nuts
- Eat Your Veggies
- Put More Plants on Your Plate
- Kitchen Confidence
Recipes
The recipes vary from starter menu items down to desserts. They also state the serving per person and the time it takes to make the delicacies.
Some of their popular recipes include:
- Best-Ever Strawberry Jam
- Seared Tuna with Braised Tomatoes and Chickpeas
- Roasted Tomato and Squash Soup
- Greens, Leeks & Eggs
- Spiced Gingerbread Cookies
- No-Bake Brown Sugar Chocolate Tart
Branches
There are 14 branches of Waitrose Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Here are their details:
Dubai
| Branch | Location and Address | Contact | Operating Hours |
| Waitrose Dubai Mall | LG – 144, Financial Centre Road, Downtown Dubai | +971-4-434-0700 | 08:00 am to 11:00 pm (daily) |
| Waitrose Marina Mall | Monday to Friday: 08:00 am to 11:00 pm Saturday and Sunday: 08:00 am to 11:59 pm | +971-4-434-2626 | Monday to Friday: 08:00 am to 11:00 pmSaturday and Sunday: 08:00 am to 11:59 pm |
| Waitrose Al Thanya | Al Thanya Street, Umm Al Sheif | +971-4-328-6022 | 08:00 am to 11:00 am (daily) |
| Waitrose Nakheel Mall | 0 – 2 Palm Jumeirah Road, Palm Jumeirah | +971-4-572-7484 | 08:00 am to 11:00 pm (daily) |
| Waitrose Motor City | D61, Motor City, Green Community | +971-4-320-2038 | 07:00 am to 11:00 pm (daily) |
| Waitrose Al Barari | Al Barari | +971-4-546-8397 | 07:00 am to 11:00 pm (daily) |
| Waitrose The Meadows Village | The Meadows Village 1st Road | +971-4-569-3392 | 07:00 am to 10:00 pm (daily) |
| Waitrose Fountain View | Fountain Views | +971-4-548-7316 | 08:00 am to 11:00 pm (daily) |
| Waitrose ICD Brookfield | 312 Al Mustaqbal Street, Trade Centre, DIFC | +971-4-348-7201 | 07:00 am to 11:00 pm (daily) |
Abu Dhabi
| Branch | Location and Address | Contact | Operating Hours |
| Waitrose Sun and Sky | Boutik Mall, Sun and Sky Towers, Al Reem Island, Shams Abu Dhabi | +971-2-674-0210 | 07:00 am to 11:00 pm (daily) |
| Waitrose Saadiyat | 4th Street, Saadiyat Island | +971-2-650-4224 | 08:00 am to 11:00 pm (daily) |
| Waitrose Galleria Al Waitrose Maryah Island | 107 Hamouda Bin Ali Al Dhaheri Street, Al Maryah Island | +971-2-679-7971 | 08:00 am to 11:00 pm (daily) |
| Waitrose Al Zeina | Al Raha Boulevard | +971-2-556-2045 | Saturday to Thursday: 08:00 am to 11:00 pmFriday: 07:30 am to 11:00 pm |
| Waitrose Khalifa City | Saturday to Thursday: 08:00 am to 11:00 pm Friday: 07:30 am to 11:00 pm | +971-2-558-0190 | 07:00 am to 11:00 pm (daily) |
FAQs
Waitrose is slightly more expensive than Carrefour UAE when shopping for household items, particularly British products.
Waitrose UAE has 14 stores operating across the UAE. Most of the branches are in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
Waitrose turns the food left in their shops into meals for the people in need. This food is handed over to charities.
Waitrose UAE provides a unique grocery shopping experience. A variety of products, ranging from baby items to house deco,r are available. You can also look up the recipes on their website to try new dishes.
If you wish to buy more products, visit Spinneys in Dubai or other Emirates. For a more diverse shopping experience, explore the malls in UAE on the Property Finder blog.
