Souq Al Jubail
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Timings : 6:30 AM - 10:30 PM. Closed for Friday prayers from 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM
Time Required : Less than 1 hour
Entry Fee : No entry fee
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Sharjah Fish Market, Sharjah Overview
What was once Sharjah’s historic local fish market has been developed into Souq Al Jubail, a market for all your groceries under one roof. The majestic domed structure opposite Sharjah Creek is home to a well-planned market for fresh produce like seafood, fruits, vegetables, and even includes live counters to enjoy refreshments as you wait. At Sharjah Fish Market, you’re introduced to the comfort of supermarket shopping with the homeliness and price of street shopping.
The Souq Al Jubail fish market boasts of state-of-the-art facilities to source and preserve its fresh produce, strict shopping standards to assure the best quality, and fixed prices to take away the hassle of bargaining. It has almost a hundred shops, a separate cleaning area, and an air-conditioned ambience for even the hottest of days. Even if you aren’t looking to buy anything, Sharjah Fish Market remains a unique experience for anyone wondering how tradition and modernity can go hand-in-hand.
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Things to Buy at Souq Al Jubail
Meat Variety:
You can purchase Indian mutton, Australian steaks, New Zealand lamb, and seafood such as prawn, lobster, clam, octopus, and different types of fish. The availability of fish depends on the catch of the day.
Fresh Produce:
Meanwhile, the fruits and vegetables section includes local and imported produce like peaches, broccoli, yams, gooseberries, lettuce, and pomegranates. This section is best known for their dates, a specialty of the country. They are sold in small or large packets based on customer requirements and are massively popular. Be sure to try some when visiting, you won’t regret it!
Facilities at Sharjah Fish Market
The building follows a traditional Islamic style of domes and archways.
- Right Side: Fish and meat shop
- Left Side: Fruits and vegetables shops
- Fish Cleaning Rooms: There are two separate rooms for cleaning and gutting the fish before packaging them for customers.
- Loading/Unloading Areas: There are special areas for loading/unloading goods and employee parking.
- Prayer Rooms
Best Time to Visit Souq Al Jubail
For a less crowded experience, you should visit later in the evening by around 6:00 PM when the market is winding down. There’s also an outstanding view of the waterfront beside the market during sunset.
Every day, the market holds a unique auction of the ‘catch of the day’ inside a blue enclosure in the market. This is held twice a day at around 6:00 AM and again at 4:00 PM. If you’re interested to witness this, these are the best timings to visit.
Tips When Visiting Sharjah Fish Market
2. During Ramadan, the market opens up to other stalls where you get to choose between delicious food like kebabs, curries, fresh bread, and other Ramadan preparations. Don’t hesitate to join the festivities during this auspicious time!
How To Reach Souq Al Jubail
This massive market is close to the Al Majaz Waterfront. To reach Souq Al Jubail from Sharjah, you will need to get onto E88 and continue onto Sheikh Zayed Street/ S124. Alternatively, you can take Sheikh Zayed Road/ S116 as well. From both roads, you will need to take the exit to Corniche Street/ S101.
To reach from Dubai, you will need to exit the city by getting onto Sheikh Zayed Road/ E11 and continuing to King Faisal Street/ S112 in Sharjah. From there, you must take the exit to Corniche Street and the souq will be on your left.
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