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    WATERFRONT MARKET OPENING HOURS
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    Fish Market

    Open 24 hrs

    Ramadan Timings
    Daily: 06:00pm to 07:30pm closed for Iftar 
    Friday: 12:00pm to 01:30 pm closed for deep cleaning

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    Fruit & Veg Market

    Open 24 hrs

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    Meat Market

    Open 24 hrs

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    Spice & Dry Goods

    06:00 am to 01:00 am

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    Supermarket

    08:00 am to 12:00 am

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    Bazaar

    10:00 am to 10:00 pm

    Weekend

    10:00 am to 12:00 am

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    Restaurants

    12:00 pm to 12:00 am

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Dubai’s Food Story

Guided Tour

Dubai’s Food Story

Bring your classroom to life with a guided school tour at the Waterfront Fresh Food Market, the modern-day successor to the historic Deira Fish Market and one of Dubai’s most vibrant cultural landmarks. Our school tours are designed to spark curiosity and connect students with the fascinating world of food from sea to stall, farm to fork. Guided by our team, students will experience the energy of a real working market while learning about heritage, sustainability, and healthy eating.

What Students Will See & Learn

    Behind the Stalls

    • Watch fresh seafood unloaded and prepared from hammour to kingfish.
    • Explore colourful fruit and vegetable sections stacked high with local and international produce.
    • Step into the spice aisles filled with aromas of cardamom, saffron, and dried limes.

    • Discover & Experience

    • Learn how Dubai’s fishing and farming traditions shaped the city’s economy.
    • Understand the importance of sustainable fishing and responsible food sourcing.
    • Meet the traders and hear their stories passing knowledge down through generations.
    • Interactive demonstrations such as seafood filleting, date tasting, or spice identification (tailored by age group).
    • Live Seafood like King crab, Lobster, Oyster and more from local and international

    • Curriculum Connections

    • Geography: links between sea, land, and trade.
    • History: from the old Deira Fish Market to today’s Waterfront Market.
    • Science: food chains, nutrition, and sustainability.
    • Culture: Dubai’s role as a global trading hub.
    • UAE Vision: Environment Vision 2030 with sustainability pillars environmental, economic and social vision

    • Practical Information

    • Age Groups: Tours available for primary, secondary, and college students (content adapted for age).
    • Duration: 60–90 minutes.
    • Group Size: Up to 30 students per tour. Larger groups can be accommodated on request.
    • Availability: Weekdays, morning or early afternoon slots.

Booking & Contact

To book a school tour or for more information, please contact us.

Teachers are welcome to discuss tailored content from sustainability workshops to interactive culinary demos to make the experience unforgettable for their students.

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