Connect with your community at Ripe Markets throughout Dubai
Get a taste of small-town living amid our glamorous, cosmopolitan city. Offering everything from organic and fresh produce to original arts and crafts, Ripe Market Dubai is hugely popular among residents and tourists alike. The main purpose of this community-based event is to support small businesses and local farmers from around the UAE.
Already excited about Ripe Market Dubai? Read on to find out more.
ALL ABOUT THE RIPE MARKET DUBAI
The Ripe Market provides a platform for local farmers and small business owners to sell their products. This is where healthy food buffs can stock up on their fresh vegetable or fruit supplies. The local farmers also sell other organic products such as butter, honey, jams, cheese and different sauces.
Here, you can find a variety of organic skincare, handmade jewellery, leather handbags, fashion items, toys and rustic homeware. Worked up an appetite for exploring the market? Worry not. There are some excellent food outlets at Ripe Market 2023, where you can grab a bite to eat.
The Ripe Markets are located at Academy Park, Springs Souk, City Centre Mirdif, Times Square Centre and other venues. Here you can explore the best local artists in the city.
RIPE MARKET DUBAI VENUES
The opening hours of Ripe Market Dubai 2023 vary depending on its location. Let’s take a closer look at the venues and timings of the market.
Dubai Festival Plaza
There is something for everyone to enjoy at this market located in Dubai Festival Plaza, Jebel Ali. Shop from various homegrown SME enterprises will come together to provide a unique shopping experience featuring fashion, art, jewellery, homeware, scrumptious culinary delights and more. Starting from 6th May 2023, the market opens on Saturday every week.
- Location: Jebel Ali Village
- Opening hours: Saturdays, 10:00 am to 09:00 pm
TIMES SQUARE CENTRE
Explore the Ripe Market Dubai Times Square to enjoy a communal shopping experience. You can buy organic fruits and veggies, natural skincare, leather purses, rustic homeware, handcrafted jewellery, unique fashion, apparel, toys, and more! The community shopping destination is open till the 29th of October, every Sunday.
- Location: Sheikh Zayed Road
- Opening hours: Sunday, 10:00 am to 07:00 pm
Academy Park
Grab your tote bag and get ready to shop!
The popular flagship Ripe Market in Umm Suqeim’s Academy Park will launch on 14 October 2023 and will continue till May 2024, every Saturday and Sunday. This time it will be double in size and an array of new shops and activities will be available.
The highlights of this farmer’s market are mouthwatering fares made by skilled local artists, fresh organic products, fitness classes, coffee, live music and a petting zoo. Furthermore, kids can have fun at the Adventure Zone, which houses a skate park, zipline, e-kart track and much more!
- Location: Umm Suqeim
- Opening hours: Saturday 09:00 am to 09:00 pm | Sunday 09:00 am to 07:00 pm
Note that the summer pop-up market at Estabena Restaurant, The Meadows Village Mall has concluded
FAQS ABOUT RIPE MARKET DUBAI
WHAT IS THE RIPE MARKET DUBAI ENTRANCE FEE?
The entrance fee at Ripe Market Dubai 2023 for adults is AED 5. Children under 12 years old get free admission.
ARE DOGS ALLOWED AT RIPE MARKET DUBAI?
At the time of writing, pets are not allowed at Ripe Markets.
That concludes our guide to the Ripe Market in Dubai. Boasting organic and locally grown fresh produce, as well as an array of crafted products, Ripe Market is one of the many destinations in Dubai that are well worth a visit. For more information, you can call +971-4-315-7000. Love a market? Check out the Central Fruits and Vegetables Market in Dubai for lovely seasonal treats.
For more discounts and affordable shopping, you can also head to Dragon Mart Dubai, one of the biggest shopping destinations in the city. There are also several traditional souks in Dubai offering a wide range of premium products such as textiles, souvenirs, perfumes, scents and handicrafts at exceptional prices. You can also visit these supermarkets in Dubai for groceries and other household products.
If you’ve visited Ripe Market Dubai, we would love to hear about your experience in the comments section. For more updates on affordable shopping, flea markets and open markets in Dubai, stay tuned to MyBayut.
