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Largest Supermarket Chains in the UAE
Ranked by store count, the sector is led by Carrefour with more than 175 outlets across all seven emirates, followed by LuLu Hypermarket (122), Spinneys (70), Nesto Hypermarket (50+) and Union Coop (27).
Last updated 24 September 2026
Top Chains By Locations
UPDATED 24 SEP 2026Carrefour
Largest supermarket chain in the UAE
LuLu Hypermarket
Major supermarket and hypermarket chain
Spinneys
Supermarket chain with a large UAE network
Store Count, Chain By Chain
SQRT SCALEDFull Ranking
5 CHAINS • 444 LOCATIONS| # | Chain | Locations | Emirates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carrefour | 175+ | 7 |
| 2 | LuLu Hypermarket | 122 | 7 |
| 3 | Spinneys | 70 | 5 |
| 4 | Nesto Hypermarket | 50+ | 7 |
| 5 | Union Coop | 27 | 1 |
Stores By Emirate
PER-CHAIN BREAKDOWNCarrefour
Carrefour has more than 175 outlets in the UAE in 2026, operated by Majid Al Futtaim. Its network spans all seven emirates and includes different store formats rather than only full-size hypermarkets. Majid Al Futtaim holds the exclusive rights to operate Carrefour in the UAE.
| Emirate | Stores |
|---|---|
| Dubai | 97+ |
| Abu Dhabi | 38 |
| Sharjah | 23 |
| Ajman | 3 |
| Ras Al Khaimah | 3 |
| Fujairah | 2 |
| Umm Al Quwain | 1 |
| Total | 175+ |
LuLu Hypermarket
Spinneys
Spinneys has a large supermarket network across the UAE, with the supplied 2026 breakdown showing 70 corporate-owned stores. Its stores are concentrated in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, with additional locations in Sharjah, Ajman and Ras Al Khaimah.
| Emirate | Stores |
|---|---|
| Dubai | 50 |
| Abu Dhabi | 13 |
| Sharjah | 4 |
| Ajman | 2 |
| Ras Al Khaimah | 1 |
| Fujairah | 0 |
| Umm Al Quwain | 0 |
| Total | 70 |
Nesto Hypermarket
Nesto operates a broad network of hypermarkets and supermarkets across all seven emirates. Its network covers Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah and Umm Al Quwain.
| Emirate | Stores |
|---|---|
| Dubai | 20 |
| Abu Dhabi | 3 |
| Sharjah | 12 |
| Ajman | 10 |
| Ras Al Khaimah | 2 |
| Fujairah | 1 |
| Umm Al Quwain | 2 |
| Total | 50+ |
Union Coop
Union Coop operates 27 branches, all located in Dubai. Its official profile confirms that the cooperative has 27 branches spread across different areas of the Emirate of Dubai.
| Emirate | Stores |
|---|---|
| Dubai | 27 |
| Abu Dhabi | 0 |
| Sharjah | 0 |
| Ajman | 0 |
| Ras Al Khaimah | 0 |
| Fujairah | 0 |
| Umm Al Quwain | 0 |
| Total | 27 |
Where Each Chain Leads
TOP EMIRATE PER BRANDCarrefour
Dubai carries the most Carrefour stores of any emirate, with 97+ locations, roughly 55% of the chain's entire UAE footprint of 175+ stores.
LuLu Hypermarket
Dubai carries the most LuLu Hypermarket stores of any emirate, with 67 locations, roughly 55% of the chain's entire UAE footprint of 122 stores.
Spinneys
Dubai carries the most Spinneys stores of any emirate, with 50 locations, roughly 71% of the chain's entire UAE footprint of 70 stores.
Nesto Hypermarket
Dubai carries the most Nesto Hypermarket stores of any emirate, with 20 locations, roughly 40% of the chain's entire UAE footprint of 50+ stores.
Union Coop
Dubai carries the most Union Coop stores of any emirate, with 27 locations, roughly 100% of the chain's entire UAE footprint of 27 stores.
How This Data Is Sourced
METHODOLOGYMethodology
Each count comes from that brand's own official store locator, not a shared feed. Every brand runs on its own check cycle, so collection dates don't align chain to chain, so see the source list below.
| Chain | Source Locator |
|---|---|
| Nesto Hypermarket | Nesto Group |
| Union Coop | Union Coop |
Where brands report rounded or open-ended totals (Carrefour 175+, Nesto 50+), per-emirate breakdowns reflect the values supplied in the source dataset and may not sum exactly to the stated chain total.
Accuracy
Stores open and close throughout the year. Each count is a snapshot as of 2026, not live, so directionally accurate, not exact. Larger chains carry the widest margin.
Definitions
Carrefour, LuLu Hypermarket, Spinneys and Nesto Hypermarket are supermarket and hypermarket chains operating across the UAE, while Union Coop is a Dubai-based consumer cooperative. Carrefour is operated in the UAE by Majid Al Futtaim under exclusive regional rights.