FARMERS MARKETS

Where to support your local farmers (and fishermen)

1. Alserkal Avenue

Food Explained, a Dubai-based agriculture and food company promoting eco-responsible business practices, hosts a Sunday market in front of A4 Space by Alserkal. Grab a freshly brewed coffee and shop for farm-fresh vegetables, fruits, herbs, dairy products, eggs, and much more direct from their organic farmers and select Alserkal community members. The market starts at 8am and closes at 1pm. Be quick as the market shuts up shop for summer at the end of this month. @foodexplainedofficial

2. Ripe Market

The OG farmers market and beloved weekend community event, The Ripe Market supports local businesses, providing a platform for the Ripe Organic Farm and others like it, with farmers selling organic local fruits and vegetables. Other traders offer a range of goods and garments, from wooden crafts to unique toys and other items, perfect for takehome gifts. Ripe Market Academy Park is open every weekend, from Sat 9am to 9pm and Sunday 9am to 7pm. @ripemarket

3. The Waterfront Market

A one-stop for all essential shopping needs from fresh seafood, meat and poultry, dry goods and spices, fruits and vegetables, the Waterfront Market is Dubai’s premier fresh food market right on the Deira Corniche. Best of all, it’s open 24/7. waterfrontmarket.ae

4. Jumeirah Fish Market

The fishermen at Jumeirah Fish Market are friendly, keen to show you their hauls and sell you as much as you can carry. They offer an assortment of fish, shellfish and squid at excellent prices. For example, you can snag a whole local red snapper for a mere Dhs50, or pay just Dhs65 for 300g of Jumeirah-caught prawns. Visit early morning, from 6am, when the first batches of fish start to arrive. Dubai Fishing Harbour 2, Jumeirah 3