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waitrose
I read that Waitrose is opening in Dubai in 2008... JV with spineeys.
Is it that big of a deal that they are arriving in UAE? I understand that with spinneys, carrefor & M&S there's already a great selection... Does harveynics have a food floor as well? Do I bother bringing any of delia's books or can I access online? (yes, FOOD & cooking is a big thing for me...) |
Re: waitrose
Originally Posted by canukabroad
(Post 5748276)
I read that Waitrose is opening in Dubai in 2008... JV with spineeys.
Is it that big of a deal that they are arriving in UAE? I understand that with spinneys, carrefor & M&S there's already a great selection... Does harveynics have a food floor as well? Do I bother bringing any of delia's books or can I access online? (yes, FOOD & cooking is a big thing for me...) M&S food department is nothing like ones back in UK so don't get too excited. |
Re: waitrose
Originally Posted by canukabroad
(Post 5748276)
I read that Waitrose is opening in Dubai in 2008... JV with spineeys.
Is it that big of a deal that they are arriving in UAE? I understand that with spinneys, carrefor & M&S there's already a great selection... Does harveynics have a food floor as well? Do I bother bringing any of delia's books or can I access online? (yes, FOOD & cooking is a big thing for me...) |
Re: waitrose
Originally Posted by MataHari
(Post 5750086)
I'd say you can access Delia online...it's not like she is into porn
the m&s foodhall is really, really crappy...and the harvey nics one just has massively over priced (even more than the uk) choccies/biscuits/jams and the like. Spinneys is already getting more and more waitrose products in, including fresh ones... MM, xx |
Re: waitrose
Originally Posted by NorthernLad
(Post 5749896)
Spinneys already sell Waitrose products (tinned/frozen/packets).
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Re: waitrose
Originally Posted by Madam Medusa
(Post 5750135)
unlike the fabulous nigella, lol...
the m&s foodhall is really, really crappy...and the harvey nics one just has massively over priced (even more than the uk) choccies/biscuits/jams and the like. Spinneys is already getting more and more waitrose products in, including fresh ones... MM, xx |
Re: waitrose
Originally Posted by typical
(Post 5750305)
Waitrose in the UAE is Spinneys... they're just rebranding the stores...
MM, xx |
Re: waitrose
Originally Posted by Madam Medusa
(Post 5750523)
no it isn't is it...?? waitrose is owned by John Lewis and simply has a licensing deal with spinneys, who is owned by Albwardly Investments. But they are going to be rebranding 20 spinneys' stores to Waitrose according to the press...
MM, xx |
Re: waitrose
Originally Posted by Madam Medusa
(Post 5750523)
no it isn't is it...?? waitrose is owned by John Lewis and simply has a licensing deal with spinneys, who is owned by Albwardly Investments. But they are going to be rebranding 20 spinneys' stores to Waitrose according to the press...
MM, xx |
Re: waitrose
Originally Posted by typical
(Post 5750540)
It seemed to me, from the announcement, that all the Waitrose stores were actually going to be operated by Spinneys... no? It'll be more like a franchising deal than a licencing one, from what I have read. Could be wrong!
MM, xx |
Re: waitrose
Originally Posted by Madam Medusa
(Post 5750551)
oh god, i don't know, lol...whatever, we'll see waitrose stores here soon, shame it's not tesco...:D
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Re: waitrose
Thanks everyone.
Too bad about M&S having a poor food section... just when they were getting their act back in gear in the UK too! I'll make spinneys first on my list for necessary supplies for the approaching 3 weeks of hotel stay. |
Re: waitrose
Originally Posted by canukabroad
(Post 5750858)
Thanks everyone.
Too bad about M&S having a poor food section... just when they were getting their act back in gear in the UK too! I'll make spinneys first on my list for necessary supplies for the approaching 3 weeks of hotel stay. |
Re: waitrose
Originally Posted by typical
(Post 5750305)
Waitrose in the UAE is Spinneys... they're just rebranding the stores...
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Re: waitrose
Originally Posted by expat.brat
(Post 5753268)
so will the current spinneys just be rebranded to waitrose? if so, which ones? i think it will be the ones in emirates hills, followed by the other new communities
Originally Posted by John Lewis Partnership press release
From April 2008, the first Spinney's store to operate with a Waitrose fascia will be a 25,000 square foot supermarket in a suburb of Dubai, populated by British and other European families. Two further purpose built Waitrose branches will open in July and October 2008 respectively, one situated adjacent to the Dubai Marina and the other at the new Burj Dubai Mall*, currently under construction.
In the following two years, a planned additional 20 Spinneys stores will convert to trade as Waitrose.
Originally Posted by Khaleej Times
Confirming the agreement, Spinneys CEO Jannie Holtzhausen said Spinneys would be converting its existing store in The Meadows to the Waitrose brand, which would open in April. The Meadows has a large ex pat community, many of whom are British.
Two more stores are also slated to open later in the year, one in the new Burj Dubai Mall and the other in the Marina Mall, said Holtzhausen. According to information posted on the Waitrose web site the branches will open in July and October 2008 respectively. |
Re: waitrose
Originally Posted by expat.brat
(Post 5753268)
so will the current spinneys just be rebranded to waitrose? if so, which ones? i think it will be the ones in emirates hills, followed by the other new communities
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Re: waitrose
what we need here is Aldi, Lidl and Netto :)
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Re: waitrose
Originally Posted by Inselaffen
(Post 5756463)
what we need here is Aldi, Lidl and Netto :)
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Re: waitrose
Originally Posted by canukabroad
(Post 5748276)
I read that Waitrose is opening in Dubai in 2008... JV with spineeys.
Is it that big of a deal that they are arriving in UAE? I understand that with spinneys, carrefor & M&S there's already a great selection... Does harveynics have a food floor as well? Do I bother bringing any of delia's books or can I access online? (yes, FOOD & cooking is a big thing for me...) I find Carrefour to be budget orientated and only good for branded produce (their own stuff is pants). I imagine you can probably download every cookbook by Delia over bittorrent if so inclined! N. |
Re: waitrose
Originally Posted by Norm_uk
(Post 5756505)
Depending on what you are looking for Spinney's is suitable for most of your needs. If you're in Dubai it wouldn't hurt to look in the organic store (especially for coffee and tea - everything is overpriced!) and I do recall getting excellent meat from Park and Shop (although this may have changed as it's been a while since I shopped there)
I find Carrefour to be budget orientated and only good for branded produce (their own stuff is pants). I imagine you can probably download every cookbook by Delia over bittorrent if so inclined! N. |
Re: waitrose
Originally Posted by Inselaffen
(Post 5756509)
cant understand why Carrefour / LuLu / Geant dont have the little Pork sections!
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Re: waitrose
Originally Posted by Norm_uk
(Post 5756576)
Me too! It's one of the mysteries of the universe!
N. |
Re: waitrose
Originally Posted by Inselaffen
(Post 5756601)
its just damn inconsiderate. means I have to go elsewhere for my bacon! Think I will write to 7Days on this very subject. Something needs to be done about it !!
N. |
Re: waitrose
Originally Posted by Blue Cat
(Post 5756393)
which one on the Hills? do you mean the Meadows?
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Re: waitrose
Originally Posted by expat.brat
(Post 5756737)
i thought there were two? i meant both of them would be converted since the area is very british.
Lulu and Geant and Co will get pork counters eventually, Spinneys never used to have them ;) |
Re: waitrose
Originally Posted by Inselaffen
(Post 5756601)
its just damn inconsiderate. means I have to go elsewhere for my bacon! Think I will write to 7Days on this very subject. Something needs to be done about it !!
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Re: waitrose
Originally Posted by Blue Cat
(Post 5756743)
maybe there is one in the Hills, I have never seen it though :( the one on the Meadows is pricey :eek:
Lulu and Geant and Co will get pork counters eventually, Spinneys never used to have them ;) |
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Re: waitrose
Originally Posted by shakh your bootie
(Post 5756760)
It's really time that Spinneys had internet shopping and home delivery....
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Re: waitrose
Originally Posted by Paidtoplease
(Post 5756787)
You can always send your Maid and Driver with a shopping list !!!
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Re: waitrose
Originally Posted by shakh your bootie
(Post 5756806)
I have no driver and my manservant can't drive... He does walk to the co-op with a shopping list, which is of limited use as he can't read English. With sufficient beatings he manages to get things half-right.
Half way there, manservant, Bike and more beatings...No ??? |
Re: waitrose
Originally Posted by Paidtoplease
(Post 5756830)
Half way there, manservant, Bike and more beatings...No ???
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Re: waitrose
Originally Posted by shakh your bootie
(Post 5756868)
He'd cycle on the wrong side of the road and end up as roadkill....
Then you can get a new one |
Re: waitrose
Originally Posted by Paidtoplease
(Post 5756957)
Then you can get a new one
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Re: waitrose
Originally Posted by shakh your bootie
(Post 5756976)
I really don't see how you can be so inhumane and exploitative. Shame on you.
I guess I am turning into a ''LOCAL'' |
Re: waitrose
Originally Posted by shakh your bootie
(Post 5756868)
He'd cycle on the wrong side of the road and end up as roadkill....
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Re: waitrose
Originally Posted by Inselaffen
(Post 5757058)
I'm guessing he's indian then!
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Re: waitrose
Originally Posted by shakh your bootie
(Post 5757074)
Stoke Newington, actually....
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