Dubai’s only Farmers’ Market…a review
Dubai; You may recall FooDiva’s recent posting previewing Dubai’s only Farmers’ Market. Well here it is today, in all its colourful glory. Organised by Baker & Spice at Souk Al Bahar, farmers from across the U.A.E were selling their fresh, and in some cases organic fare – predominantly fruit, vegetables and herbs – but eggs, buttermilk, honey and breads were also on hand. Much smaller than I expected, but hopefully with increased demand, and as the weeks progress, we will see more stalls setting up.
I’ve just bitten into an organic tomato from Abu Dhabi’s Mazaraa farm – so sweet and juicy it needs no accompaniment. Half a dozen of these, plus a punnet of cherry tomatoes, some Lebanese pears, a dozen organic eggs, a pain de mie and some dried sugar-free strawberries came to a grand total of AED72. Bizarrely goats, sheep, chicken and rabbits – all alive – were sheltered in a corner. Somehow, I doubt anyone would want to purchase them for dinner tonight.
The market runs every Friday from 10-5, so I urge you to pop in next weekend – it needs your custom to survive. Oh and I nearly forgot, Baker & Spice’s eggs benedict; poached eggs with crispy dried beef and hollandaise sauce on toasted brioche is simply divine.
A bientôt.
FooDiva. x
Market seems to be all done by 1pm… Despite what the notices in Souk Al Bahar say. Don’t be late, or your organic basket will be empty!
Sadly Mel, the harvesting season is over now so not much veg left and hence why they are packing up early 🙁