Spinneys Employee Directory
RetailDubayy, United Arab Emirates1001-5000 Employees
Spinneys is a Dubai-based retail company employing between 1,001 and 5,000 people and operating a supermarket chain in the United Arab Emirates, with a focus on fresh produce and customer service, supported by in-store bakeries, butcheries, and delicatessens. The business traces its origins to 1924, when Arthur Rawdon Spinney identified a need for imported food products; its Dubai operations began in 1961, with the first store opening in Al Nasr Square in 1962, and the brand was known as The Frozen Chicken due to its early selling of frozen products. Spinneys emphasizes food safety, freshness, and a hygienic shopping environment, with knowledgeable staff helping customers and a system designed to maintain quality. The company maintains a broad supplier network, including local UAE producers and international partners, to provide fresh products and diverse offerings. Spinneys is owned by UAE national Ali Albwardy; recent news indicates expansion beyond the Gulf region, including a joint venture with Ayala Corp to open stores in the Philippines, with initial locations announced in Quezon City and Makati City.