Discover the Ripe Market: A Premier Community Experience in Dubai

The Ripe Market is one of Dubai’s most beloved outdoor attractions, offering a vibrant mix of shopping, entertainment, and family-friendly activities. This open-air event celebrates local businesses, artisans, and farmers, all set in a relaxed, nature-filled environment.

About the Ripe Market

Founded with a mission to support homegrown talent and promote sustainable living, the Ripe Market has evolved into a weekly event that brings together the best of Dubai’s creative and wellness communities. It operates primarily during the cooler months and has become a staple in the city’s cultural calendar.

A Little History

The Ripe Market has been operating since 2011, championing local produce and small business owners long before “support local” became a trend. What started as a modest market offering organic produce has now grown into a full-fledged weekend experience, popping up across locations like Police Academy Park (Umm Suqeim), Academy Park, and Times Square Center (indoors during warmer months).

What You’ll Find

Visitors can explore a wide range of vendors offering products such as:

• Organic fruits and vegetables

• Freshly baked goods and homemade condiments

• Handcrafted fashion and jewelry

• Skincare and bath products

• Health-conscious snacks and clean beverages

Activities for Everyone

More than just a marketplace, the Ripe Market is an experience. There’s something for everyone:

• Petting zoo for children

• Live acoustic music and performers

• Outdoor yoga and fitness sessions

• Workshops including arts and crafts, gardening, and cooking

• Picnic spots and food trucks for a casual meal outdoors

• Pet-friendly policies, so the whole family is welcome

A Perfect Sunday Activity

Imagine a sunny morning strolling under the trees, browsing organic produce, sipping on a fresh juice, and chatting with local makers. The Ripe Market offers the perfect blend of leisure and community. It’s an ideal weekend plan—relaxed, engaging, and full of inspiration for a healthy and mindful lifestyle.

Sha’s Finest Finds – A Deep Dive into the Must-Try Vendors at the Ripe Market

Every weekend, Sha walks the stalls of the Ripe Market with one goal: to uncover the best local treasures that combine health, flavor, sustainability, and creativity. Here’s her expertly curated list, with in-depth profiles on each brand and why you should absolutely stop by their booth.

Organic Seasonal Produce – Nature’s Best, Fresh from Local Farms

You’ll find some of the freshest, most flavorful fruits and vegetables in Dubai right here. These are organically grown, harvested weekly from local UAE farms, and sold at peak ripeness. From crunchy cucumbers and deep green kale to vibrant heirloom tomatoes, carrots, and fragrant mint, the produce selection changes weekly based on seasonality.

Not only does shopping this way reduce your carbon footprint, but it supports small farmers who grow without pesticides or harmful chemicals. The produce is often handpicked within 24 hours of market day, which means it tastes like real food should: crisp, juicy, and full of life.

2. The Broth Lab – Slow-Simmered Nourishment in a Jar

The Broth Lab is more than a broth brand—it’s a gut-health-focused wellness movement. They craft clean, slow-cooked chicken broths that are rich in collagen, amino acids, and minerals. Every batch is made from free-range, hormone-free chicken bones, simmered for over 18 hours with aromatic herbs and vegetables to extract maximum nutrients.

Perfect for sipping on its own, using as a base for soups or sauces, or healing post-illness, The Broth Lab’s offerings are all about nourishment and simplicity. They don’t use preservatives, additives, or artificial flavorings—just wholesome ingredients and time-honored techniques.

3. Men Bayti La Baytak – Lebanese Flavor in Every Jar

This charming brand name translates to “From My Home to Yours,” and it perfectly captures the warmth of what they offer. Their range includes handmade pickled vegetables, flavorful enlatados (preserves), and creamy spreads crafted from traditional Levantine family recipes.

The star? Their world’s tiniest eggplants, pickled and stuffed with chili, garlic, or nuts—a true delicacy. Every jar bursts with authentic, bold flavors: tangy, crunchy, slightly spicy, and incredibly addictive. Great on flatbreads, mezze platters, or eaten straight from the jar.

4. Koala Picks – The Healthiest Cookies in Dubai

Sha’s number one treat at the market is from Koala Picks, a Dubai-based snack company founded by moms who wanted clean snacks for their kids—and ended up creating snacks adults love too.

Every cookie, granola bar, and cracker is refined sugar-free, with no preservatives, no artificial colors or flavors. Instead, they use ingredients like almond flour, oats, date paste, and nut butters to create naturally sweet, nourishing snacks.

Top picks:

• Chocolate chip oat cookies

• Coconut date energy balls

• Pumpkin spice mini muffins

If you’re trying to make healthy choices without giving up on taste, Koala Picks delivers every time.

5. Nutrabee – Pure Honey, Straight from UAE Beehives

Nutrabee produces 100% organic raw honey, harvested from carefully managed UAE beehives. This isn’t the honey you find on supermarket shelves—each jar contains unprocessed nectar, full of naturally occurring enzymes, antioxidants, and immune-boosting compounds.

Their infused honeys are standout products. Try their black seed honey, known for its healing properties, or ginger-infused honey for sore throats and digestion. The flavor is rich, floral, and earthy—exactly what real honey should taste like.

Honey is also sold in glass jars only, reinforcing the brand’s sustainability goals.

6. FRACS – The Ultimate Fun Fruit Snack-Editor’s Premium Pick

FRACS is where fun meets clean eating. They make freeze-dried fruit snacks that retain all the vitamins and flavor of fresh fruit—without any of the mess. Their unique vacuum-drying method locks in nutrients while creating a crunchy, melt-in-your-mouth texture.

Favorite flavors include:

• Freeze-dried lychee: light, floral, sweet

• Freeze-dried pineapple: tangy and tropical

• Freeze-dried sweet melon: subtle and refreshing

• Freeze-dried kiwi: tart and vibrant

Ideal for lunchboxes, workout snacks, travel, or just guilt-free nibbling.

7. Bars AE – Soap That Looks Like Art

Bars AE elevates the everyday bar of soap into something luxurious and elegant. Their handcrafted soaps come in the shapes of beautiful blooming flowers, made using natural oils, essential oils, and botanical ingredients.

Each soap is free of sulfates, parabens, and synthetic fragrances. They’re gentle enough for sensitive skin and make for perfect gifts or bathroom decor. The floral scents and visually stunning presentation make them both functional and beautiful.

8. Natural Care – Dead Sea Therapy at Home

Natural Care specializes in Dead Sea bath salts, body scrubs, and therapeutic skincare products. Rich in magnesium, calcium, and potassium, Dead Sea salts are known to detoxify the body, soothe inflammation, and improve circulation.

Their top products include:

• Dead Sea salt soak for muscle recovery

• Lavender-infused bath salts for stress relief

• Mineral-rich body scrubs for glowing skin

Perfect for creating a home spa experience that leaves you feeling calm, refreshed, and revitalized.

9. Sustainably U – Ethical Elegance in Clothing

Sustainably U is a fashion label that proves you don’t have to sacrifice style for sustainability. Their pieces are made from organic cotton, bamboo fabric, and other earth-friendly textiles, all dyed with natural pigments.

The designs are modern, flowing, minimalist, and perfect for Dubai’s climate. Think wrap dresses, breezy tunics, relaxed trousers, and gender-neutral pieces that are versatile and timeless. Their slow fashion approach means limited runs and thoughtful craftsmanship, not fast trends.

10. WTR BOOST – Clean Hydration with Benefits-Editor’s Premium Pick

This vitamin-infused water brand is the go-to drink at the Ripe Market. Made without sugar, preservatives, or artificial colors, WTR BOOST offers functional hydration that tastes incredible.

Flavor lineup:

• Tropical Citrus: bright and energizing

• Berry Bliss: fruity and antioxidant-rich

• Cucumber Mint: cool and hydrating

• Lemon Ginger: zesty with a digestive boost

Perfect post-yoga, during your stroll through the market, or anytime you need a clean, flavorful boost.

11. NO Dough – Sweets Without the Guilt

NO Dough is a bakery that’s redefining indulgence. Every item is gluten-free, sugar-free, low-carb, and diabetic-friendly—but you’d never know it from the taste.

Top treats include:

• Chocolate almond brownies

• Hazelnut truffle bites

• Date-based caramel cups

Their mission is to make dessert part of a healthy lifestyle, and they succeed brilliantly. Whether you’re keto, gluten-sensitive, or just want to clean up your diet, this is your go-to dessert stop at the market.

Visit the Ripe Market  

The best way to explore Sha’s Finest Finds is by visiting the Ripe Market on weekends. Most featured vendors have booths on-site where you can taste, try, and buy their products directly. The experience is interactive, and you’ll often meet the makers themselves.