Fresh, healthy, delicious – The top organic farms in Abu Dhabi

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The ongoing debate on the quality of produce has created a growing awareness of the benefits of organic food in the UAE. Consequently, there has been a steady rise in demand for organic produce in Abu Dhabi. Today, we bring you a list of the best organic farms in Abu Dhabi that provide the freshest naturally sourced vegetables and fruits.

LIST OF THE BEST ORGANIC FARMS IN ABU DHABI

There are many organic farms in Abu Dhabi where you can take your children and collect organic farm foods in the city. Let’s take a look at some of the best ones.

GRACIA FARM

This Abu Dhabi organic farm is the brainchild of the Gracia Group, an agricultural group responsible for the country’s first hydroponics farm. The plot on which Gracia Farm stands today was originally gifted by His Highness, the late Sheikh Zayed.

Gracia Farm uses artificial farming methods to grow and monitor plants from the seed sowing stage to harvest.

The greenhouses within the farm can accommodate a range of plants. Apart from fruit and vegetables, the farm specialises in organic eggs with plans to introduce meat products.

Those who want to purchase the farm’s products can do so on visits or online after making an account on the official website. Shipping within Abu Dhabi is free for orders that exceed AED 100 (with added 5% VAT).

• Location: Al Bahia, Farm No 979
• Contact: +971-56-188-1366
• Opening hours: 09:00 am to 06:00 pm (office hours)

MAZARAA FARM

There are several reasons why Mazaara Farms deserves a place on our list of organic farms in Abu Dhabi. For one, like most facilities of the type, it offers a range of organically grown fruits and vegetables for purchase. Furthermore, it’s a great place to visit thanks to an array of family-friendly offers and fun animal attractions that kids will love.

This facility is part of Abu Dhabi Organic Farms, responsible for operating sustainable farming practices in the emirate. Visitors are welcome to walk through beautiful polyethene-covered frames that shelter the crops ready to be harvested. You can spot various varieties like chillies, sweet potatoes, eggplants and tomatoes. Apart from these, you can buy honey and eggs at the farm as well.

A highlight at Mazaara Farm is the outdoor cafe with healthy options like acai bowls on the menu. As for the price of entry, it is reasonable at AED 25 for adults and AED 15 per child.

• Location: Al Bahya, Abu Dhabi
• Contact: +971-50-999-0347
• Opening hours: 08:00 am to 08:00 pm

AL RAHBA ORGANIC FARM 182

Spread over an impressive 16,000 sq. m., Al Rahba, Organic Farm 182 is one of the best organic farms in Abu Dhabi. It is a part of the farm network of Integrated Green Resources that has been offering organic vegetables in the UAE for more than a decade now.

Just visit the farm and pick the greens of your choice. You can collect a lot of vegetables, including cucumbers, cherries, kale, large tomatoes, spring onions, broccoli, and more.

Plus, you can buy Gluten-free products, organic baby products and the gourmet range.

• Location: Farmers’ Market, Al Zaab, Abu Dhabi
• Contact: +971-4-323-3106
• Timings: 07:00 am to sunset

SPECIAL FARM

The Zayed Agricultural Centre for Rehabilitation & Development initiative, Special Farm, is a farm run by people of determination. The farm has fresh produce of cucumbers and tomatoes — grown by several men and women in the Autism and Down Syndrome spectrum.

The farm has acres of greenhouses. There are also open fields that grow various vegetables like capsicum, zucchini, cabbages, green chillies, and more.

If you visit Special Farm, you’ll see special needs farmers wearing their green uniforms, busy checking the strawberry fields, tending to the soil or plucking green chillies to send to the country’s supermarkets. Being 100% organic, the Special Farm uses organic waste as a fertiliser sourced from their livestock pens.

• Location: Baniyas North, Abu Dhabi
• Contact: +971-2-583-6765

EMIRATES HYDROPONICS FARMS

Located between Abu Dhabi and Dubai, Emirates Hydroponics Farms is one of the top organic farms in the UAE. It utilises modern water-saving techniques to produce high-quality vegetables and fruits.

The farm features an RGS greenhouse that covers an area of 1,000 sq. m. and stands nine meters tall. The greenhouse’s computerised climate control systems regulate internal temperatures 24 hours a day.

To provide the best growing environment for fruits and vegetables, the air within the greenhouse is replaced around six times a day.

The farm specialises in harvesting herbs and several varieties of lettuce. These are cultivated in A-frame stands equipped with water pipes providing direct nourishment. If you are looking for quality vegetables in the UAE, Emirates Hydroponics Farm can be your one-stop solution.

• Location: Al Bahiyan, Abu Dhabi
• Contact: +971-2-5635-694
• Timings: 07:00 am to 12:00 pm, 03:00 pm to 07:00 pm | Closed on Friday

AL RAWAFED AGRICULTURE ORGANIC FARM 

Spread over 50 hectares, Rawafed is a verdant paradise in Abu Dhabi located just off Sweihan Road. It has acres of banana plantations, fields of tomatoes, herbs, lettuce, pepper, corn, fig and a vineyard with five varieties of grapes. As many as 35 fruits and vegetables are grown at this farm. Several tons of fresh produce is sent to supermarkets across the city from Al Rawafed daily.

Al Rawafed Agrulciturae Organic Farm employs various organic farming methods such as net farming, glasshouse, greenhouse and open field farming. The crops here are sprayed with a healthy organic mix of chilly water and garlic rather than pesticides to keep them healthy.

• Location: Sweihan Road, Abu Dhabi
• Contact: +971-2-510-5000

EMIRATES BIO FARM (EBF)

Emirates Bio Farm is a top choice for those who prefer quality organic produce in the capital. It has adopted a number of sustainable practices.

The Visitor Centre allows guests to experience life within a secure environment at a farm. Tour a farmhouse and drink freshly pressed fruit juices sourced from the fields. The tours are also popular with kids as they ride around the farm on the back of a tractor and learn more about the industry. After a ride, have fun as you harvest organic produce yourself!

Can’t visit the farm? No sweat; just order the farm’s products from their official website. The online store accepts orders above AED 120, while shipping is free for purchases above AED 200.

Note: Emirates Bio Farm is currently only open for group bookings and events.

• Location: Al Shuwaib, Al Ain
• Contact: +971-55-385-7052
• Timings: Closed temporarily

FAQS ABOUT ORGANIC FARMS IN ABU DHABI

WHAT IS ORGANIC FARMING?

Organic farming is a method where farmers nurture crops without using synthetic-based fertilisers. It is also part of the agricultural sector in the UAE.

HOW DOES ORGANIC FARMING WORK?

Organic farming works by creating a balanced ecosystem for crops to grow. Natural fertilisers from livestock are used to renew the soil.

HOW ARE ORGANIC FARMS BENEFICIAL?

Organic farming is great for the environment. The food produced at organic farms is healthy since it is grown without pesticides or chemicals.

WHERE CAN I PURCHASE ORGANICALLY PRODUCED FRUITS AND VEGETABLES IN ABU DHABI?

Looking for organic products in the capital? Visit Mushri Mall, specifically The Market, for some of the best. You can also visit Greenheart Organic Farms for fresh produce in Abu Dhabi. Farmbox is an online store that can also be tried.

WHERE CAN YOU GET THE BEST ORGANIC VEGETABLES IN ABU DHABI?

Mawasim Organic Hypermarket, Organic Foods, and Cafe and Farmbox Organic Vegetables are a few places to get organic vegetables in Abu Dhabi.

Apart from organic farms in Abu Dhabi, many organic stores in the UAE and grocery markets in Dubai offer fresh produce. If you don’t want to depend on an external source, you will be happy to know that there are some vegetables that you can grow indoors, at your home. Wouldn’t that be something?