Manbat Emirati Farmers’ Market

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Third season of popular Manbat Emirati farmers’ market gets under way with expansion into new locations across the UAE

Initiative featuring 200 farmers and vendors is in partnership with Ministry of Climate Change and Environment
Manbat now present in six family-friendly destinations across three Emirates
First Manbat shop on track to be open in November

Location & Time:

Al Ittihad Park on the Palm Jumeirah - every other Sunday between 9am and 3pm
Marsa Plaza Promenade in Dubai Festival City - every Saturday between 4pm and midnight.

Ray Tinston, Events Director at Arada, said: “Our Manbat markets have grown from strength to strength, and we’ve been overwhelmed at the positive response to our family-friendly activities and offerings from a wide range of communities and partners here in the UAE.

“Our popular Emirati farmers’ markets are just the first step in Manbat’s journey. In the coming weeks we will launch the first Manbat shop, which offers an engaging, informative and fun experience for consumers here in the UAE, and we’ll continue working closely with our partners at the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment to deliver even more convenience and value both to the UAE’s farming community and local residents.”

Launched in 2021, Manbat was set up by Arada and the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment to provide food producers from across the UAE with a unique opportunity to showcase their wares to a wide range of customers as well as retail buyers, thus building up consumer trust in local produce. In addition, the initiative also assists farmers by giving them valuable experience in the marketing and selling of their goods.

Since launching with a single market in Aljada, Manbat has expanded significantly, with new partners including Sharjah Agriculture Authority, the Ministry of Community Development and Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Development Authority. The Manbat team are also working closely with Silal, an Abu Dhabi-based entity with a mandate to diversify food sources and stimulate the manufactured and agri-food sectors.

Manbat is scheduled to launch its first physical store by the end of 2022.

Image Credit: Manbat