Spinneys | La Strada Yard — Attraction in Municipality of Olaya

Spinneys in Riyadh has just opened its doors, bringing a fresh and exciting shopping experience to the city. From the moment you step inside, you're greeted by an ambiance that exudes quality and convenience, reminiscent of the beloved Woolworths stores in South Africa.

One of the standout features of Spinneys is its impressive selection of South African products. For those familiar with South African grocery stores, this is a delightful nod to home. The aisles are stocked with a variety of goods that South Africans hold dear, from specialty snacks to pantry staples, ensuring a comforting and nostalgic shopping experience.

The layout and design of Spinneys are thoughtfully crafted, offering a clean and organized shopping environment. Just like Woolworths, Spinneys emphasizes fresh and high-quality products. The fresh produce section is vibrant and inviting, with a wide range of fruits and vegetables that are both locally sourced and imported.

Shoppers can also explore a vast array of gourmet items, artisanal breads, and an extensive selection of meats and cheeses. The bakery section is particularly noteworthy, offering freshly baked goods that are hard to resist. Whether you’re looking for a quick meal solution or ingredients for a home-cooked feast, Spinneys has you covered.

The staff at Spinneys are friendly and knowledgeable, providing excellent customer service that enhances the overall shopping experience. Whether you need assistance finding a specific item or recommendations on new products, the team is always ready to help with a smile.

In summary, the opening of Spinneys in Riyadh is a welcome addition to the city's retail landscape. With its South African product offerings, high-quality goods, and a shopping experience that mirrors the beloved Woolworths, it’s quickly becoming a favorite among locals and expatriates alike.

Rating: 4.8/5 - Spinneys in Riyadh offers a top-tier shopping experience with a touch of South African charm. Its wide range of products, excellent service, and quality goods make it a must-visit for anyone...

I am updating my feedback with one additional star for the exceptional cashier I interacted with 15 min ago, he’s Shammeri. Very helpful and courteous. سأضيف نجمة على هذا التقييم القديم، و لا يستاهل الاخ الموظف المحترم الخلوق اللي ساعدني عند الكاشير قبل ربع ساعة: خمسة نجوم، ما يحضرني اسمه لكنه شمري من شمال السعودية.

I have visited a few times, tried several products, and it’s time for feedback:

Plus 👍🏼➕ Location, design and layout (minus some aisles) is excellent and beautiful Some long-shelf snacks, if you find them are good (but expensive) I am missing waitrose organic instant coffee, sold out for a long while Dairy range, is interesting, only if you’re lucky (also expensive).

Minus 👎🏼➖ Imported fresh produce (veggies & fruits) and all other short-life products are mostly comprised and expensive (after a few attempts, not worth it.) yesterday I bought heirloom tomatoes as they’re not available elsewhere, and they didn’t pass my test but looked ok/good Bakery & bread, need to level up their game, Most customer facing employees score 4/10 and very very few score 8/10- the latter is usually based in fruits & veggies section and entrance section. The security guy yesterday’s afternoon was fantastic and very friendly to all. Nuts section, not exciting

Verdict I would only come back for some specific long-shelf life products (and British strawberries, I am a fan.) If there’s a monthly membership or promos I might consider coming for my weekly/monthly needs (Please bring Waitrose to Riyadh, but with similar quality and...

As of today (7/6/2025) spinnys has been open for 11 months. The major downside is:

1. lack of consistency, at first i understood that restocking products is not as easy given that its a new supermarket and it will take some time to nail the logistical and operational aspects in Saudi. However, 11 months into operation and it is still the same, very inconsistent! They would have an item in stock for a week (i.e cottage cheese) and then it would be out of stock for months after. I understand that it is imported thus takes more time to restock but we have many other examples of saudi markets who are keeping the consistency with imported items.

2. expired or moldy items, this is a MAJOR ISSUE and it keeps happening. Giving that i visit Spinnys on a weekly basis on a mission to hunt-down (cottage cheese) i come across so many dairy items and cheeses with mold and/or almost expired. This is a big no no in the food industry. The problem is as much as i have reached out to the managers and pointed out those items, the same keeps happening.

3. lack of transparency, this been happening lately as i noticed that some meat items are set to production/packaged date to tomorrow’s date… this raises many questions on if the meat is actually fresh since the mislabel dates.

Lastly, i believe there is a severe lack to operational management since i noticed a good number of similar review in here but unfortunately i haven’t seen any improvements not response to identify any concerns...