Quick note: Carrefour Hypermarket is the anchor grocery store within Dalma Mall, not the mall itself. This guide focuses on the hypermarket’s location and offerings, with the wider Dalma Mall shopping and entertainment scene covered in the sections below.
For residents of Mussafah and Mohammed Bin Zayed City, Carrefour Hypermarket at Dalma Mall is more than a grocery stop — it’s part of one of Abu Dhabi’s largest and most established shopping complexes. Strategically located and backed by extended opening hours, this branch has become a genuine go-to for weekly shopping across a wide stretch of the capital’s western districts.
Where Is Carrefour Hypermarket Dalma Mall Located?
Carrefour Hypermarket is located on the first floor of Dalma Mall, in Abu Dhabi Industrial City (ICAD I), Mussafah, Abu Dhabi, with the exact address listed as 66 Ar Rawdah Road. Dalma Mall itself is prominently situated on the Abu Dhabi–Tarif–Al Ain Highway, opposite Mohammed Bin Zayed City, and is a short distance from Maqta Bridge and Abu Dhabi International Airport, making it one of the more centrally reachable major malls for residents across several districts.
Strategically located at the Abu Dhabi-Tarif-Al Ain Highway, the Carrefour Hypermarket at Dalma Mall is ideally placed for residents living in MBZ City, and its convenient location and extended hours make it a genuine go-to spot for residents of Mussafah and nearby communities.
Shops and Stores: What’s Inside
Dalma Mall opened on 10 October 2010 and is owned and managed by The Developers LLC. It’s a genuinely substantial complex — spanning 255,000 square metres across three floors, with a total built-up area of 250,000 square metres and a gross leasable area of 155,000 square metres. The mall houses over 450 stores and kiosks, with more than 25 anchor tenants, making Carrefour just one (albeit major) piece of a much larger retail puzzle.
Carrefour itself offers a wide selection of groceries, household items, and everyday essentials, covering fresh produce, packaged goods, electronics, and general household needs under one roof — the kind of comprehensive one-stop shop that makes it a weekly fixture for many local families.
Beyond the hypermarket, Dalma Mall’s wider retail mix spans fashion, electronics, home goods, and specialty stores from both international and regional brands. Entertainment is a genuine strength of the complex — Cine Royal operates a cinema on Level 2, and the mall’s food court, also on Level 2, offers a broad range of dining options to pair with a day of shopping.
Dalma Mall is part of the strategic plan of Abu Dhabi 2030, which sets out the framework for the emirate’s long-term growth, and market research has shown that the rapidly developing region surrounding the mall has evolved into a large, multi-cultural, middle-class population — with the mall built specifically to fulfil the shopping requirements of that growing community.
Carrefour Hypermarket Dalma Mall Timings
Reported hours vary slightly by source, so it’s worth confirming ahead of a visit:
| Days | Timings |
|---|---|
| Saturday – Wednesday | 9:00 AM – Midnight |
| Thursday – Friday | 9:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
One source lists the hypermarket as open daily from 9:00 AM to midnight, while a broader Carrefour Abu Dhabi guide cites 9:00 AM–1:00 AM (Sunday–Thursday) and 10:00 AM–1:00 AM (Friday–Saturday) as a general pattern across branches — so calling ahead (+971 800 73232) is the safest way to confirm current hours for this specific branch.
Metro Station and Connectivity
Abu Dhabi does not currently have an operational metro system, so Carrefour Hypermarket Dalma Mall, like other retail destinations in the capital, is reached entirely by road:
- By Car: The mall’s position on the Abu Dhabi–Tarif–Al Ain Highway makes it easily accessible from Mussafah, Mohammed Bin Zayed City, and surrounding districts, as well as a short distance from Maqta Bridge.
- Public Transit: Dalma Mall reports over 600,000 public transit users, reflecting a genuinely well-used bus network serving the mall, even without a metro connection.
- By Taxi: Widely available across Abu Dhabi and a straightforward way to reach the mall.
- Parking: The mall offers more than 6,300 parking spaces, a substantial capacity that reflects its scale as one of Abu Dhabi’s largest retail destinations.
Nearby Areas
Dalma Mall’s position opposite Mohammed Bin Zayed City places it within a well-established and rapidly growing part of Abu Dhabi:
- Mohammed Bin Zayed City (MBZ) — directly opposite the mall, one of its primary catchment communities.
- Mussafah / Abu Dhabi Industrial City (ICAD I) — the immediate district housing the mall, home to a significant working and residential population.
- Maqta Bridge — a short distance away, connecting the mall’s area to central Abu Dhabi.
- Abu Dhabi International Airport — also a short distance from the mall, making it a workable stop for travellers as well as residents.
FAQs — Carrefour Hypermarket Dalma Mall
Q1. Where is Carrefour Hypermarket Dalma Mall located? A: On the first floor of Dalma Mall, in Abu Dhabi Industrial City (ICAD I), Mussafah, Abu Dhabi.
Q2. What are Carrefour Hypermarket’s opening hours at Dalma Mall? A: Generally 9:00 AM to midnight from Saturday to Wednesday, extending to 1:00 AM on Thursday and Friday, though it’s worth calling ahead (+971 800 73232) to confirm current hours.
Q3. Is there a metro station near Dalma Mall? A: No — Abu Dhabi doesn’t currently have an operational metro system. The mall is reached by car, taxi, or a well-used public bus network.
Q4. How big is Dalma Mall overall? A: It spans 255,000 square metres across three floors, with over 450 stores and kiosks and more than 25 anchor tenants.
Q5. Is parking available at Dalma Mall? A: Yes — more than 6,300 parking spaces are available across the complex.
Q6. What else is there to do at Dalma Mall besides grocery shopping? A: Cine Royal cinema on Level 2, a large food court, and a broad mix of fashion, electronics, and specialty retail stores from international and regional brands.