Al Mina market stands firm as one of the most unique places in AbuDhabi rhyming with the identity of the UAE as the home of the best luxury hotels in the world.
Mina market Abu Dhabi: Fish, Fruits, Vegetables, plants and carpets Market
Are you having trouble looking for an organic market to enjoy your stay in Abu Dhabi? Are you looking for something apart from luxury hotels in Abu Dhabi? Meet Mina Market – one of the largest markets for fish, fruits, vegetables, plants, and carpets- in Abu Dhabi. The market satisfies the needs and tastes of organic enthusiasts in Abu Dhabi. It is Located in the Mina Zayed port area of Al Mina. The market provides the opportunity to interact with locals, tourists, and ex-pats looking for fun, food, and life experiences.
This guide does not only aim to guide you in your next tour around Abu Dhabi; it is a key companion in helping you make the best decisions for your next tour and shopping.
Mina Fish Market
Start by appreciating the fresh, appealing, and nutritious seafood that forms a common commodity on most Abu Dhabi plates at the Mina Fish Market – also known as the Fish Souk. The Market presents a unique smell of fish, a captivating view of fresh fish – which would catch your eye before finding their way into your baskets. There is a wide variety of seafood available at the market such as tuna, shark meat, carbs, skate, tilapia, cuttlefish, shrimp, and local fish species (another reason to enjoy the originality).
You can join the very experienced fishermen and hagglers in early mornings as they package, and load the fish just adjacent to the Abu Dhabi’s main port area. However, you need to be perfect with timing to find them in action in dawns while also aligning your visits with the best seasons as we were informed that some species are only available in specific seasons.
If you miss the early mornings and the actions of anglers, you have the entire day to still source the best fish from the fishmongers in the market for a home-cook. Even better save yourself the hustle by feasting in one of the best cooked fresh fish in the seafood restaurants around such as the – Alsayyad restaurants -Alsayaad resturant ordering website between 9 am and 12 midnight either for indoor, outdoor, or takeaway feasting. The hotel also provides you with the opportunity to buy your fresh fish and decide the best recipe that fits your tastes. Is the review of the fish Mina market enough for you? Scroll down for more exposures.
Fresh fruit markets
You would think you have enjoyed the best sight with the view of the fish market until you look across the road from the Fish Souk, and behold, the Al Mina Fresh Fruit market smiles back at you. Colorful to attract everyone in the vicinity, the fruit market has piles, rows, and packages of raw and ripe fruits waiting for you to buy. The scent that pleases every seller or buyer is just unavoidable.
It is always admirable to engage your lenses and capture one of the best moments in the Mina Fruit Market. Creating moments may increase the worth of your time, and what better way to do this than to share jokes and laugh with ever-smiling and friendly sellers in a market? And if you’re lucky, you can get a free taste of fresh organic fruit from one of them before spending fairly on some of the affordable and tasty fruits packaged to your liking.
In order to enjoy the freshest and best fruits in the market, you need to visit in the morning. Meanwhile, if you want to interact with locals, ex-pats, and tourists, go to the fruit market in the afternoon and evening hours. What else compliments fruits more than vegetables as reviewed below? What else compliments fruits more than vegetables as reviewed below?
Local Organic Vegetables
There is no need to explain the location of the Vegetable Souk, as you are very likely to be brushing shoulders with fruits buyers while standing in any of the perfectly packed and arranged vegetable stalls. The fresh air in the market motivates you to grab a bio-friendly bag or basket sold in the stalls and stuff your preferred vegetables for home use. The vegetable market is also another fantastic place to take photos with sellers and consumers showing a friendly smile. If you have more time, you can shop your preferred vegetables and have them prepared alongside your fish for a perfect customized outdoor feasting at the Flavors Grill Restaurant. Flavors Grill ordering Website Just like the fruits market, the timings for the vegetable market are also flexible with buyers having time from 6 am to 12 midnight to make their purchases.
Mina plants and flower Market
The freshness of the Mina Market is extended to the Mina plants and Flowers souk that is located along the Mina Road . The market provides you with a spectacular view with the vendors allowing tourists to take pictures of the flowers, and even enjoy the scent of the flowers. But how better can you keep the memories of the market without buying yourself a plant or a flower? This market is open as early as 7 am and closes at around 11 pm only one hour ahead of the fish market.
Mina Carpet Souk
Going forward to one of the most valued household elements in UAE, which is “carpets”. The Mina Carpet Souk is a must-visit market also located along Mina Road. The market allows you to experience and keep memories of brilliant artisanship. Even if you are not buying a carpet, which we recommend you should do, you can window shop and brush shoulders with locals, tourists, and ex-pats also enjoying the views. This market allows you to have a sight of an array of cultures globally as presented in the material and patterns on the carpet, mattresses, and rugs. You will enjoy your view in the market, but you have to be with the 9 am to 11 pm timings.
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