The Waterfront Market is the best place to buy fresh fish in Dubai. The state-of-the-art market opened in 2017, replacing the old Deira Fish Market.
The new market offers a cleaner and more comfortable shopping environment than its predecessor. It is purpose-built with odour control and air conditioning that helps to keep the area cool and comfortable.
It covers an area of more than 100,000 square metres, making it one of the largest food markets in the Middle East.
Areas
The Waterfront Market in Dubai is more than just a place to buy fish and seafood. The market also sells meat and poultry, fruit and vegetables, dry goods and spices. There are also retail shops, a hypermarket, and restaurants.
Fish Market
The Waterfront Market is the perfect place to go if you’re looking for fresh, delicious seafood. The fish market area is the main and largest section of the mall. With over 500 vendors, there’s no shortage of options when it comes to finding the perfect fish for your meal.
The market supports hundreds of local fishermen that bring their catch directly to the market each day. Varieties of fish from all regions of the world are also available.
The dedicated cutting and cleaning area is a busy hive of activity, where customers can have their fish prepared the way they want it.
Strict hygiene regulations are in place. The Waterfront Market also insists that traders wear uniforms and use management-supplied scales. All stalls are marked with the name of the trader.
Meat and Poultry Market
The Meat and Poultry Market is the perfect place to find fresh, delicious meats. You’ll find a wide variety of lamb, beef, chicken, and camel cuts, as well as prepared meats like sausages and kebabs.
Fruit and Vegetables Market
The Fruit and Vegetable Market offers a wide variety of local and imported produce, including organic options. The prices are competitive, and the quality is high.
Dry Goods and Spices Market
The Dry Goods and Spices Market is one of the most vibrant and exciting parts of the market. The stalls are piled high with an array of dried fruit and nuts, spice and herbs, flour, rice, pasta, olives, and other staples.
This area is a great place to stock up on supplies for cooking, and it’s also a great place to pick up some interesting new flavours to experiment with.
Hypermarket
Lulu Hypermarket is a leading supermarket chain operating in the UAE and throughout the Middle East. Their store at Waterfront Market is located on the first floor.
It offers a wide range of products, including household goods, frozen goods, bakery items, and delicatessen. The hypermarket compliments the markets downstairs, offering a convenient place to stock up on all your essentials.
Retail Shops
Retail stores line the walkways connecting the markets. Stores here sell a range of products including clothing, perfumes, toys, mobile phones, art, and souvenirs.
Restaurants
When you’re done shopping, you can enjoy a meal at one of the many restaurants and cafes here. There are a variety of cuisines available, so you’re sure to find something to your taste.
Most food and beverage outlets are located on the promenade side of the market. One of the best things about eating here is the stunning views of the water.
Opening Times
Deira Waterfront Market is open every day of the week. The Fish Market, Meat and Poultry Market, and Fruit and Vegetable Market are open 24 hours (with a short break in the afternoon for cleaning).
Check the official website for a complete set of timings (details in the information box below).
Services
The Waterfront Market offers a range of facilities to make your shopping experience as convenient as possible. If you need to withdraw cash, there are ATMs located throughout the market. There are also money exchange services available.
In addition, there are toilets and prayer rooms.
Location and Getting There
Dubai’s Waterfront Market is located on Al Khaleej Road in Deira, near Al Hamriya Port (Mina Al Hamriya).
The market boasts outdoor and basement car parks. Parking is free for customers.
There’s a taxi drop-off and pick-up area at the main entrance.
Bus services to Waterfront Market include:
- 17 – Sabkha Bus Station to Muhaisnah – Stops include Waterfront Market, Hamriya Port, and Stadium Metro Station.
- C17 – Circular route from Deira City Centre Bus Station – Stops include Deira City Centre Metro Station and Waterfront Market
There are no Dubai Metro stations within easy walking distance. The closest are Gold Souq, Salah al Din, and Abu Baker Al Siddique. All these stations are on the Green Line and around 1.5 miles from the market.
Ithra Dubai
The Waterfront Market is owned by Ithra Dubai.
Ithra Dubai is a leading real estate developer and asset manager wholly owned by the Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD), the investment arm of the Dubai government.
Other projects in Ithra Dubai’s portfolio include One Za’abeel and the Gold Souk Extension.
If you’re looking to buy fish in the UAE, head here. It’s a bit out of the way, but it’s worth the trip.
The market is well-maintained and kept very clean, offering a wide variety of fish that is usually quite fresh; there is also a separate dry fish department. Prices for live catch can be a bit pricey.
In addition to seafood, there are also meat, fruit, and vegetable markets. You can also eat at some restaurants which will cook the fish for you and bring it to your table.
muslims who do not fast they will be eating food and online food delivery dubai (dubai food delivery) inside their rooms even in their home countries. They just dont eat such stuff right on the streets in the presence of million people.
Ramadan working hours/ any change in timing/PLEASE notify.
THANKS
MSIDHARDHAN
Does it accept credit cards?
I like to buy dried fish from Dubai and the quality here is great (compared to the dirty muddy stuff in India; why can’t the Indian fishermen not learn to dry the fish properly instead of putting them out to dry on sand!) I tried my best to find from the information service in Dubai was told to go Jumeriah …… what a bloody waste of time these people are giving erroneous information! No one I met knew where the new fish market is….. fed up I got some from Carre Four and left.
Perhaps the municipal authorities should keep a fish market in Deira as the present one cannot be reached by Metro and is accessible by private transport or cab only. Not very helpful for visitors.
We have visited once. It was neat and clean
The old Deira fish market is now closed. However, the WATERFRONT MARKET, a mall-style, purpose-built market with dedicated fresh food markets including fish & seafood, fruit & vegetable, meat & poultry and dry goods & spices is open 24/7 on the corner of Corniche Road and Abu Hail Street. Ample parking, very pleasant experience, value for money and variety, variety, variety. A must see & must shop location!!!
The market close to the metro station is CLOSED now. Be careful.
The information has been updated. New location map also added.
For new fish market any rta bus facility is their or No???
Now it is closed, on the official website of Dubai this information is not available. Tourists go to see the famous fish market, but …. now this market was moved to a new place
How about new fish market is that open already which was expected 2015 aug
A new fish and vegetable market is expected to open in August 2015. It will be located next to the Dubai Hospital in Al Hamriya and will replace the existing Deira Fish Market.
The new market is currently around 50 percent complete. The two-storey building will cover 120,000 square metres. In addition to the fish market it will also house fruit and vegetable stalls, spice ships, supermarkets, cafes, and restaurants.
Are there any places in the market that will prepare the sea food?
No there are no such places that will prepare sea food.
This is the best souk in Dubai in my opinion (but fish is my favourite food so I’m biased). Even if you don’t want to buy anything it is still a great place to visit. There are loads of exotic fish for sale, everything from sharks to gigantic shrimps plus lots I’d never seen before or even heard of. It is a fascinating place and well worth a visit.
We love eating fish. We can’t handle rich sauces and enjoy fresh grilled fish like in Europe. Do you think we can enjoy this in the top hotels together with a glass of wine?
Any restaurant in a top hotel should be able to cook fish how you want it. Try the Seafood Market at Le Meridien Dubai. They cook fish however you like; sauteed, steamed, deep-fried, or grilled.
have you ever found scallops here?
If you love markets you’ll like this place. It’s huge and has every type of fish you can imagine. It’s a great place for photography enthusiasts like me. The place is awash with colours and the workers are happy to be photographed. It’s a good place to buy too. Prices are very cheap.