Hurghada is one of the largest cities in Egypt and one of the most popular tourist destinations, thanks to its beautiful beaches and warm weather. It is also home to many International Hypermarkets such as Carrefour, Spinneys, Metro Supermarket, and many other local Supermarkets Goomla Market, Ragab Sons, and Abu Ashara Supermarket. In this article, we will cover the 10 best supermarket and Grocery chains in Hurghada & El Gouna and how to get there from your hotel or apartment.
1. Carrefour Market
Carrefour is a French multinational that has 2 branches in Hurghada. The first branch is in City-center Mall near the city center and the second branch is near the airport on El Nasr Road. It’s one of the best supermarkets where you can find anything from groceries all the way to furniture, it’s well organized and if you need help there is always someone around who speaks English (In case your Arabic isn’t strong enough). You can also find good Arabic spices here if this is what you’re looking for!
2. Metro Supermarket
Metro Supermarket is a chain of supermarkets operating in Egypt. Metro has 2 hypermarkets in Hurghada; one is in the city center and the other is in its suburb. It has a variety of products from food to clothes, cosmetics, and more! This supermarket is good for doing your grocery shopping as it sells fresh meat and chicken as well as frozen food items like fish fillets or shrimp patties for those who don’t want to cook every night but still enjoy seafood dishes at home.
3. Spinneys Hypermarket
Spinneys Hypermarkets is one of the largest supermarket chains in Egypt, with two branches in Hurghada. The first branch is inside Senzo Mall and the second one is in El-Dahar near the city center. They have a lot of household supplies and needs from quick snacks and groceries to electric appliances. It has a bakery inside where you can find baklava as well as other types of bakery like cakes or pastries if you want something sweet on your birthday or any special occasion!
4. Gomla Market
Gomla Market is a famous local supermarket chain that has 2 branches in Hurghada, the first one is in El Kawthar and the other one is near the airport. It has a wide range of products and brands for very competitive prices. They have a lot of deals and offers every day so it’s worth checking out their website before you go shopping there!
You’ll find many locals shopping at Gomla Markets because they know exactly what they want, with many deals and offers it’s an affordable place to shop.
5. Abu Ashara Supermarket – أبو عشرة ماركت (Local market chain in Hurghada)
Abu Ashara Supermarket is a local Supermarket chain in Hurghada with more than 6 branches around the city. The stores have everything you would require from a convenience store, including food items, beverages, toiletries, and household supplies. It’s also a good place to shop for souvenirs as they have different sections on different floors with products with price labels which is not typical on local supermarkets in Egypt. The staff are nice and helpful
6. Ragab Sons – اولاد رجب
If you are looking for a small supermarket, then Gomla Market is the best place to go. This local supermarket chain has 1 branch in Hurghada, which is located at El Fondok Street. It’s a small supermarket compared to other hypermarkets but they have good prices where you can find all you need. They also have their own bakery and they bake delicious bread. Good vegetables and fruits can be found here too so it’s perfect if you want to do your Grocery shopping there
7. Kheir Zaman Supermarket – سوبر ماركت خير زمان
Gomla Market is a famous local supermarket chain that has 1 branch in Hurghada. It’s a small supermarket compared to other hypermarkets, but it still has a good variety of products and prices aren’t high like other markets. The staff are really friendly and helpful, so if you need help finding something just ask them! The meat and chicken aren’t always fresh so avoid them.
8. BESTWAY Supermarket (in Hurghada and El Gouna)
Bestway Supermarket is a local Supermarket chain in Hurghada and El Gouna with more than 6 branches around the city. It’s very good and contains many products which you need. Prices are on average, it is the best supermarket in Gouna. Quite small but it has everything you need (frozen fruit for smoothies, purple figs, some dried fruit, and juices). They don’t sell cigarettes.
9. Auchan market (open 24 hours)
Auchan is a supermarket chain, which was founded in France in 1961 and now has more than 3,000 stores worldwide. The first branch of this supermarket opened its doors in Hurghada near the touristic villages. It’s actually a small market but there are fresh fruits, vegetables and other products that you can find all your needs there.
10. Circle K
Circle K is a global convenience store chain that has one branch in Hurghada. The staff is pleasant and cheerful, and you can order coffee or other hot drinks from them if you feel like it. They also have refrigerators for cooled products like sodas and ice cream, as well as biscuits and chocolates.