Al Mina Fish Market
Al Mina Fish Market
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8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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Fresh seafood is abundant in one of the country's oldest fish markets. Shop to your stomach's content, then take your sea bounty to one of the restaurants, where they will happily cook it for you.
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N. Yeran Yan
4 contributions
Dec 2019
We visit there with my family. It is one of the most colorful places in Abu Dhabi. Even if you don`t like see producsts but you want see Eastern Market, want bargain for the price and see another Abu Dhabi visit here. We buy 2 fishes (to be honestly can`t remember names) and the price was 90 dirhams for both. But we bargain and pay for it 70 dirhams. Very nice place.
Written January 1, 2020
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A gente tá por aí
Sao Paulo, SP183 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
Very nice experience to know, a less tourist and more native place in Abu Dhabi. We went to the market at lunchtime and ⁇ eating at the place that offers many restaurants. If you prefer you can buy your fish and ask the restaurant to prepare for you. The venue also sells a wide variety of dried fish and spices. A very nice experience that I recommend especially if you go for lunch. The restaurants have on the door affixed a Quality Rating, we eat in Virona, we order salad, fish and shrimp tempurá. The fish was very good the shrimp needed a little more spice but overall I recommend the restaurant which has prices much more in account than those of the malls.
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Written August 17, 2024
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rachaeldrinkwater
Dubai, United Arab Emirates109 contributions
Sep 2022 • Family
Highly recommend
We took our 7 and 9 year old sons and they loved it. It’s really well organised and clean. Good toilets also! Make sure you take cash as it’s cash only. You can get your purchases cleaned to take home or take it to a restaurant in the market. We went to Gandofly where the tiger prawns we bought were prepared in the most delicious way. Would definitely go again.
We took our 7 and 9 year old sons and they loved it. It’s really well organised and clean. Good toilets also! Make sure you take cash as it’s cash only. You can get your purchases cleaned to take home or take it to a restaurant in the market. We went to Gandofly where the tiger prawns we bought were prepared in the most delicious way. Would definitely go again.
Written September 18, 2022
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Gérald P
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates46 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
Area is still under construction, so no much to see around the fish market itself. Inside this is a constant harassment by fish vendors and restaurants owners. This harassment lead us to leave the market without spending more than 15 minutes inside. Abu Dhabi municipality should implement policy to allow visitors and buyers to be let alone.
Written April 9, 2023
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philippine02
Chauny, France2,957 contributions
Nov 2024 • Couples
Unmissable place of Abu dhabi of course but to take into account:
As soon as you enter the hall, welcome to Tunisia..... we're on your heels something crazy 🙄 pity.
After actually super fresh fish and good rate
Then you can actually choose your fish and it will find you a restaurant EXCEPT that, at the time of the check for cooking you the fish, you will be a little taxed
So that!
For testing ☝️
Choose your restaurant and ask sd you want to eat, anyway it will pick up the fish in the same place 🤷🏻♂️ but being customer in the restaurant it will cost you less and less solicited in the lobby
Nice concept
Ditto if you are a fisherman, there is a part where you can have your fish prepared, it is always better than in your bathtub 🤪
Free parking and toilet
🤔🇫🇷
As soon as you enter the hall, welcome to Tunisia..... we're on your heels something crazy 🙄 pity.
After actually super fresh fish and good rate
Then you can actually choose your fish and it will find you a restaurant EXCEPT that, at the time of the check for cooking you the fish, you will be a little taxed
So that!
For testing ☝️
Choose your restaurant and ask sd you want to eat, anyway it will pick up the fish in the same place 🤷🏻♂️ but being customer in the restaurant it will cost you less and less solicited in the lobby
Nice concept
Ditto if you are a fisherman, there is a part where you can have your fish prepared, it is always better than in your bathtub 🤪
Free parking and toilet
🤔🇫🇷
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Written November 9, 2024
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QueenslandTommy
Burpengary, Australia1,621 contributions
Jul 2022
I spent 30 minutes walking and admiring the variety of fresh fish available. the market is so clean & hygienic , the stall holders are very courteous , friendly , good English spoken with advice about purchasing the fish then taking it to a restaurant located close by for cooking. To one side there is a glass screen where to see fish being scaled , filleted and packed for customers , what a great service, well worth the visit.
Written August 18, 2022
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GruenerLeguan
Hamburg, Germany657 contributions
Nov 2023 • Business
The Abu Dhabi Fish Market is located on the edge of Port Zayed and is open to everyone.
In the modern hall you will find countless fishmongers who advertise their wares, but there are also kitchens that prepare the fish you buy to order and to take away.
If you want it to be even more convenient, you can also take the fish you buy to one of the restaurants, have it prepared there and eat it on site.
The Al Shader restaurant is highly recommended because it is not as pushy as all the others. The fish you buy is prepared there and you can enjoy it on the terrace, on the roof terrace or in the air-conditioned dining room.
If you buy your fish from the Al Shader fishmonger, you don't have to do anything else: the fish goes straight from the dealer to the kitchen and from there, freshly prepared, onto your plate.
A great concept!
If you want to prepare the fish yourself but want to avoid cleaning and scaling, you can have it done in the fish market for a few dirhams.
Even if some traders and restaurants are quite pushy, the Abu Dhabi Fish Market is definitely worth a visit.
In the modern hall you will find countless fishmongers who advertise their wares, but there are also kitchens that prepare the fish you buy to order and to take away.
If you want it to be even more convenient, you can also take the fish you buy to one of the restaurants, have it prepared there and eat it on site.
The Al Shader restaurant is highly recommended because it is not as pushy as all the others. The fish you buy is prepared there and you can enjoy it on the terrace, on the roof terrace or in the air-conditioned dining room.
If you buy your fish from the Al Shader fishmonger, you don't have to do anything else: the fish goes straight from the dealer to the kitchen and from there, freshly prepared, onto your plate.
A great concept!
If you want to prepare the fish yourself but want to avoid cleaning and scaling, you can have it done in the fish market for a few dirhams.
Even if some traders and restaurants are quite pushy, the Abu Dhabi Fish Market is definitely worth a visit.
Written November 21, 2023
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CheeseburgerParadise
Sydney815 contributions
Oct 2022
As already written on this site, the site is newly renovated, very clean, air-conditioned, etc. I'll only add that, as of writing (late Oct-early Nov 2022), the whole area surrounding the fish market is being rebuilt so there are high white construction partitions blocking views of the sea and dhow harbour which spoils the experience of visiting the market. It's fine if you're only there for a fresh seafood meal but don't expect any 'ambiance'.....and that's in addition to the place being a modern construction in a warehouse/commercial area of the city so there's no old world charm either
Also, for those using public transport and/or taxis (without the Dubai Taxi App): at certain times of the day you might have to wait longer than is usual in the UAE for an empty taxi to come by.
Also, for those using public transport and/or taxis (without the Dubai Taxi App): at certain times of the day you might have to wait longer than is usual in the UAE for an empty taxi to come by.
Written November 2, 2022
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70ava
Beijing, China1,008 contributions
Jan 2023
A great place to watch what types of seafood is available fresh at the Gulf. Huge competition, nice photo opportunities and very reasonable and surprising prices. You can buy and let them clean for you at a dedicated place, or just bring it to one of the restaurants and they will cook it for you - you can either take it out or eat at the same restaurant (they will charge for the cooking and sitting). All in all prices are surprisingly reasonable and the experience is great. Oh, and it is super clean and modern.
Written February 4, 2023
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Alessia V
4 contributions
Jan 2024 • Couples
We chose fresh fish in the market and then they took us to the restaurant at the back where they grilled all the fish for us (we could choose between different cooking methods). They also served us some bread and side dishes. Nice experience, worth trying and eating good fish at a great price!
Written February 16, 2024
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Depends on the items you choose. A few good restaurants are there.There is also option to buy your fish and grill it in any proffessional shops inside.
We had a nice platter filled with mix of two sea breams, some shripms,crab & oysters, calamari etc Also bread,salad, dips etc, all for 100 aed , sufficient for 2-3 people. soft drinks are extra.
Written February 22, 2023
Do they accept credit card or cash only?
Written October 18, 2019
hi
in the market cash only.
the restaurants accept cash.
cheers
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Written November 3, 2019
Hi!
The market opens early around 7 am. Best time to go for shopping is around 9 am when the fish freshly arrive and have been sorted. The market is open till late night. Enjoy your trip!
Written September 18, 2019
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