Deira Fish Market Is No More But There’s A Shinier, Cleaner Less Charming Facility To Take It’s Place
Yes we’ll miss Deira Fish market, a true Old Dubai gem, where the bustling market place was popular with tourists and traders alike, hawking or buying fish at market place value.
But while it’s easy to be nostalgic, an honest view of the old market was a huge warehouse, with little AC and questionable hygiene standards, so though it may not have the old charm; traders and buyers will welcome the new facility located on Al Khaleej Road: The Waterfront Market.
Traders at the new facility
The happy faces of the traders, enjoying their stalls in the new air-conditioned facility at Waterfront Market. #waterfrontmarket #wfmuae pic.twitter.com/VMrRx2NFXK
— Waterfront Market (@WFMuae) June 13, 2017
The 100,000 square metres space will eventually sell fish, veg, fruit and meat
Expect a cleaner, more hygienic, odour controlled, air conditioned environment that can hold up to 500,000 visitors per month.
Coffee shops, retail outlets and restaurants are all part of future plans
The seafront location will soon be home to coffee shops and restaurants
We are excited to welcome our traders to the new fish market tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/9zS5lTI0C4
— Waterfront Market (@WFMuae) June 10, 2017
The new market
But let’s take a moment for the historic old market…
Where the fresh produce was sold at a steal of a price
Shopping there was a unique experience
Deira Market will be totally shut down by the end of Ramadan
As of now, only the fish section is closed. The fruit and veg markets remain open
