The market has operated as a community-led business since 2011, connecting UAE farmers, independent makers and home-grown companies.
Ripe Market will reopen at Dubai Police Academy Park on 10 October for its 15th season, bringing local businesses, farmers, food operators and family activities back to its flagship outdoor venue.
Dubai’s weekend market will operate every Saturday and Sunday from 9am to 9pm until 2 May 2027. Organisers have extended Sunday trading hours, giving vendors and food operators a longer customer window across both weekend days.
Academy Park will host the market across almost seven months, covering Dubai’s main outdoor season. Saturday and Sunday sessions will each run for 12 hours.
Ripe Market has operated as a community-led business since 2011, connecting UAE farmers, independent makers and homegrown companies with residents and visitors. Academy Park remains its flagship location, supported by smaller pop-up formats elsewhere in Dubai.
Returning vendors will trade alongside a new group of UAE businesses during the 2026 to 2027 season. Product categories include fresh produce, artisan goods and locally produced consumer products.
