Aabpara and F-6 Markaz, also known as Super Market, are Islamabad’s oldest but best supermarkets for all sorts of shopping. These are the places where you will find quality products at a good price.
Whether you’re a local resident or a curious traveler, finding the right supermarket to meet your grocery needs is an essential part of daily life. From upscale international chains to traditional local markets, Islamabad offers a wide array of supermarkets and grocery stores catering to the diverse tastes and preferences of its residents. In this guide, we will explore the best supermarkets in the city, helping you navigate through the diverse choices and make the right choice.
Al-Fatah
Al-Fatah is the top departmental store of Pakistan offering an assortment of products from grocery to crockery, garments to jewellery, kitchenware to electronic gadgets to fitness equipment.
Al-Fatah is the largest chain of departmental stores in Pakistan. The store offers an incredible assortment of products from grocery to crockery, garments to jewelry, toys to kitchenware, electronic gadgets as well as beauty products to health care accessories.
| Address | Timings | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Centaurus Mall, Jinnah Avenue, F-8 | 11:00 am to 11:00 pm | 051-2701065 |
| Shopping Mall, Aura Square, F/11 Markaz | 9:00 am to 11:55 pm | 03134744442 |
Metro Cash & Carry
Metro supermarket is an international wholesale store that offers a large spectrum of goods from grocery, confectionery, to household, electronics and home appliances under one roof. Metro opened its first cash & carry wholesale center in Pakistan in 2007 and quickly expanded to 5 wholesale centers in 18 months.
| Address | Timings | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Plot 1-A, I-11/4 (adjacent Railway Carriage Factory), Islamabad | 09:00 am to 11:00 pm | 042-111-786-622 |
Imtiaz Super Market
Founded in 1955 as a small corner shop, Imtiaz Super Market has evolved into Pakistan’s largest retail chain with 27 stores in 12 cities. Offering over 52,000 products from 10,000+ brands and hosting 250,000 daily shoppers, Imtiaz has secured its place as the fastest-growing retail giant in Pakistan.
| Address | Timings | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Gulberg Green, Islamabad | 10:00 am to 11:00 pm | 021-111-468429 |
Save Mart
Save Mart is a supermarket chain in Pakistan that offers customers an extensive selection of grocery and household essentials at an affordable rate. The chain has multiple stores across Islamabad including in G-6 Markaz, I-8 Markaz, PWD, Taramri and Peshawar Road.
Punjab Cash and Carry
Punjab Cash & Carry, born from a modest border town store in Shakargarh, has grown into one of Pakistan’s largest retail chains. From fresh produce to household goods, the store offers the lowest prices and quality products. Founded by Chaudhry Muhammad Tahir, the supermarket chain has earned a reputation for excellence and has 16 outlets in Islamabad and Rawalpindi.
| Address | Timings | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| G-9 Markaz | 09:00 am to 10:00 pm | 0330-4060638 |
| Chatta Bakhtawar, Park Road | 09:00 am to 10:00 pm | 051-2616667 |
| G-13/1, Hassan Market | 09:00 am to 10:00 pm | |
| Bhara Kahu, Murree Road | 09:00 am to 10:00 pm | 051-2165111 |
| PWD, Double Road | 09:00 am to 10:00 pm |
Islamabad Cash & Carry
Islamabad Cash & Carry at Melody is your one-stop destination for a wide range of essential household items and food products, providing convenience and quality under one roof.
| Address | Timings | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Melody Market, G-6 | 10:00 am to 10:00 pm | 0334 0502623 |
Carrefour at Giga Mall
Formerly known as Hyperstar, Carrefour has revolutionized the hypermarket concept, offering an extensive range of products, from groceries to cutting-edge electronics. It is the go-to destination for residents in the twin cities and beyond.
Launched in Pakistan in 2009, Carrefour operates 7 hypermarkets and 2 supermarkets nationwide. Carrefour is part of Majid Al Futtaim Retail, one of the largest hypermarket and supermarket chains worldwide.
| Address | Timings | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Ground floor at Giga Mall, World Trade Center, DHA | 10:00 am to 11:00 pm | 080049737 |
ChenOne
ChenOne is Pakistan’s largest luxury lifestyle store offering complete range of fashion clothing, foot wear, household items, kitchen accessories and furniture.
| Address | Timings | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Jinnah Super Market, F-7 Markaz | 11:00 am to 10:00pm | 0800-24361 |
| Mall of Islamabad F-11 | 11:00 am to 10:00pm | 0320-9662019 |
| Main GT Road opposite Giga Mall | 11:00 am to 10:00pm | – |
D.Watson Chemist and Super Store
D. Watson is believed to be Islamabad city’s oldest and known supermarket in F-6 Markaz. It serves as a significant store that offers an extensive selection of both locally registered and imported medicines, herbal products, surgical supplies, personal care products, medicated cosmetics, and other healthcare essentials.
In Islamabad, you can find D. Watson at these locations: Centaurus, F-6 Super Market, F-7 Markaz, F-8, F-10 Markaz, G-9 Markaz, Blue Area, I-10 Markaz, I-8 Markaz, F-11 Markaz, Bahria Town Phase 6, Gulberg Greens, Bhara Kahu.
| Address | Timings | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| F-6 Markaz | 08:00 am to 01:00 am | 051-8438111 |
| F-10 Markaz | 08:00 am to 11:55 pm | 0334-5511111 |
| Blue Area | 08:00 am to 01:00 am | 0334-5511111 |
Shams Store
Located in Islamabad’s center in F-6 Markaz, this upscale store has been serving Islamabad since 1983. Shams offers a luxurious and unique retail experience with products and imported items ranging from chocolates to beauty products and from branded watches to home décor products.
| Address | Timings | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| United Bakery Building, F-6 Super Market | 10:00 am to 11:00 pm | 0300 8505345 |
Bio-Organic & Wholefoods
Bioorganic & Wholefoods Store is Islamabad’s first complete organic and whole foods store offering many local and international organic food and personal care brands. You can find variety of products including fresh meat and sea food, dairy products, fruits and vegetables, grocery items, nuts, seeds and herbs, and many household items.
| Address | Timings | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| United Bakery Plaza, Super Market, F -6 Markaz | 08:00 am to 11:00 pm | 051-2823314 |
