Dubai is a mix of cultures, flavours, and exciting new experiences. No matter how many times you visit, there’s always something fresh to discover — even inside a local supermarket! Whether you need a quick drink, a late-night snack, or a souvenir to take home, Dubai’s supermarkets and neighbourhood bakalas (tiny corner shops) are full of nostalgic treats and global flavours.
Chef Solemann Haddad, the Michelin-starred chef behind Moonrise, grew up in Dubai and knows these snacks better than anyone. He shares his favourite supermarket picks — all easy to find at stores like Spinneys, Choithrams, and minimarkets in Karama and Deira.
Chef Solemann Haddad’s Must-Try Dubai Supermarket Snacks
1. Choki Choki
A popular Indonesian treat — a chocolate-filled stick that gives you an instant sugar rush. Chef calls it the perfect “sneaky midnight snack.”
2. Hello Panda
Cute panda-shaped biscuits filled with chocolate, strawberry, or vanilla cream. Light, fun, and great to pack for travel.
3. Pofak Oman
Crunchy cheese-flavoured corn puffs from Oman. Chef Solemann even suggests crushing them over grilled cheese or snacks — “Pofak Powder” style!
4. Laban Up & Oronamin C
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Laban Up: A chilled yogurt drink loved across the UAE — especially great during Dubai’s heat.
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Oronamin C: A sweet, citrusy Japanese drink that Chef says tastes “as good as dessert.”
Locals also enjoy Chips Oman mixed with cold Laban Up — a classic Dubai combo.
5. Capri-Sun
A childhood favourite! Freeze it for a few hours to enjoy an orange slush.
6. Yan Yan
Crispy biscuit sticks with flavoured dipping cream. Simple, tasty, and always satisfying.
7. Indomie Noodles
Chef Solemann’s comfort food.
His quick recipe:
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Fry garlic with chilli flakes and Indomie spice mix
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Add spices, toss in noodles al dente
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Finish with za’atar, kimchi, or anything in your fridge
Fast, easy, delicious.
Why These Snacks Matter
For Chef Solemann, these snacks reflect Dubai’s multicultural food scene — a mix of local favourites and global goodies that bring back childhood memories and offer new flavours to visitors.
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