Grandiose Supermarket was established in December 2016.
The feeling our guests should leave with is one of family memories through shared food experience and nourishment that drive loyalty, fandom and repeat visits.
Our Story
Grandiose is a premier quality food & grocery retailer that delivers a memorable multisensory experience and best in class service in a unique grocery shopping environment.
2016
2017
Our oldest store has opened in 2017 in Al Barsha, Dubai.
2019
We opened 6 more stores covering the 3 Emirates — Dubai, Abu Dhabi & Ras Al-Khaimah.
2020
We opened additional 5 stores, accelerating our expansion.
2024
We proudly opened our first store in Al Ain.
2025
Today, we’ve grown to 45+ stores, with 4 more set to launch this year. It’s a defining year for us — our in-store food concepts like Burger Bliss, Grandiosa, and Sizzle Grill have evolved into standalone destinations, branching out beyond the Grandiose Supermarket.
What Drives Us
Mission
Vision
The feeling our guests should leave with is one of family memories through shared food experience and nourishment that drive loyalty, fandom and repeat visits.
Our Purpose
Where people come together for the love of food
The feeling our guests should leave with is one of family memories through shared food experience and nourishment that drive loyalty, fandom and repeat visits.
- 1750+ Employees
- 40 No. of stores
- 2 Prime bakery
- 2 Grandiosa
Sustainability
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01
Bring Your Own Container (BYOC)
Launch the BYOC initiative, allowing customers to use their own containers for bulk, deli, and prepared food items.
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02
Eliminating plastic in produce
Introduced biodegradable, plant-based cutlery and packaging in our Food Avenue section to replace single-use plastic items.
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03
Empowering the next generation to grow green
Empowering the next generation to grow green - One seed, one family, one community at a time.
Our Chairman
The principle I try and follow is to have a constant urge for learning. Learning is always an ongoing process and should never stop.
Ghassan Aboud
Founder and Chairman
Leadership Team
Our diverse and highly experienced, international leadership team brings decades of retail and management expertise, united by a shared commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and delivering exceptional value to our customers.
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Mussaab Aboud
CEO
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Mohit Agarwal
SVP-Strategy
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Marthinus David
CCO - Food Division
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Rose Carbajo
Operations Director
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Adham Attia
Director of E-com
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Marcin Piekarczyk
Director - IT & Tech
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Maged Al Mawardy
HR Director
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Thomas Burrett
Head of Marketing
Awards
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UAE supermarket chain Grandiose announces significant expansion plans
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Make It In The Emirates” reflects Grandiose’s proud commitment to championing local businesses and supporting homegrown brands.
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Grandiose Food Avenue wins Most Admired Food Court at the 2025 Food Service Awards.
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Grandiose named Most Admired Food & Grocery Retailer at the 2025 Golden Spoon Awards.
