Metro Market — Local services in Al Hadaba

Its close by and a big supermarket chain. Metro tends to be on the higher end of prices, especially for the fresh take-away dishes at the entrance (those often times do not even have price labels attached), but look out for weekly discounts.

Minus two stars because the cashier usually does not have change money at checkout, so if you are owed a return of under 5 pounds they will try to give you a box of matches or some instant coffee, which I just do not need. Might be a small thing, but it adds up over a month and it is certainly not professional. I do not know if the staff bolsters their income this way or if the manager just does not care to provide enough pocket change for...

Nice clean supermarket just off the main street. Probably the equivalent of Waitrose in the UK. Not the cheapest but nice quality produce. Parking is available either side and at the front. There are steps up to the main entrance. Deli counter at the back for cold meats, cheeses and also a fresh meat counter with all different cuts. Their counter that used to serve a selection of hot food and roasted chickens has no closed unfortunately. But still the nicest supermarket in...

Useful and well-stocked supermarket with more choice than most of its much smaller competitors: it carries a lot of the better-known European and Saudi brands. It's also pleasant that everything is priced on the shelves, so no hassle or surprisingly expensive water. It is centrally located and I've never seen it closed, so if in need: go Metro. Personal favourite: they have 1cup sachets to make...