His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, toured the Waterfront Market in the Dubai district of Al Hamriya, following its recent soft opening. The Waterfront Market replaces the Deira Fish Market.
The new state-of-the-art facility covers an area of over 100,000 square metres and includes a fish market and auction area, a fruit and vegetable market, and a meat and poultry market, as well as stores for dry goods, spices, dates, honey and many more items. The market also features a hypermarket, a mix of retail stores, office space and a promenade area for cafes and restaurants.
Sheikh Mohammed said that he was pleased with the market, which is considered a new shopping and tourist attraction that overlooks the Gulf. Along with the fresh food markets, there will also be a bazaar for retail, creating a one stop shop for all customers. Restaurants, banks, coffee shops, a dried fruit and herb market, as well as an open facing promenade that looks out to the Corniche where shoppers can go for leisurely strolls.
Adjacent to the market are fishing boat and water taxi piers, as well as the taxi reception area that will cater to tourists visiting the market, boasting underground parking for 1,200 cars.