Revealed: Where in Dubai, Sharjah, you get fresh, ripe mangoes for as low as Dh3/kg

It's time to indulge in the sweet, juicy goodness of the king of fruits, as the mango season is finally here. Markets in Dubai and Sharjah are abuzz with activity as vendors compete to sell the best and freshest mangoes to eager customers.

Al Awir Market

Here, purchasing Indian Alphonso mangoes at a bargain price of just Dh3 will be easy - if you possess exceptional bargaining skills.

As soon as you park your vehicle, you are greeted by a vendor with a beaming smile, who will enthusiastically share information about the mango and its varieties. Upon entering the market, vendors from every stall will vie for your attention, tempting you with boasts about the freshness, quality, and price of their mangoes.

Al Awir Market is a treat for your senses - scent, visual, and touch. As you step in, the pleasant aroma of ripe fruits is evident. The vibrant hues of the fruits on display catch your eye and compel you to touch and feel the freshness of the mangoes.

You can’t avoid sampling the juicy goodness of the fruit on offer while moving from stall to stall!

Available varieties: Indian varieties (Alphonso, Badami, and Kesari) and one Yemen variety

“Currently, the market offers three varieties of Indian and a Yemen mango variety,” said Anees Mohammed, a vendor at stall 174 at Al Awir Market.

“No doubt, the Indian Alphonso is always in demand, and we sell over 30 boxes ranging from 3 kilograms to 5 kilograms daily. During weekends the number shoots up to a hundred cartons,” added Mohammed.

The price depends on your bargaining skills, and the regular price at this market starts at Dh20 a carton for Alphonso and Dh18 for a carton of Badami and Kesari. However, Yemen mangoes are a bit higher, costing Dh25 a carton.

Waterfront Market

This fruit market is a world of richness and splendour. As you step into the air-conditioned hall, the smell of fresh fruits grips your senses. Stalls here showcase the finest fruits from around the world, arranged to buy and eat.

The prices of the fruits here are slightly higher, but for those who can afford them, they are worth every penny.

However, there are only a few varieties of mangoes here, but the vendors are eagerly awaiting the most anticipated and loved mangoes from Pakistan. “We sell over 50 boxes of mangoes every day. However, on weekends the number doubles or triples,” said Inamullah, a vendor at stall number 36.

“People do not come to purchase just mangoes. But once the Pakistani mangoes arrive, the atmosphere is completely different. We cannot even take a break to freshen up or for snacks,” added Inamullah.

A box of Indian mangoes at the Waterfront Market starts at Dh25, going up to Dh40 for a box of Alphonso mango weighing under 5 kilograms.

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