waterfront market

The National
  • The Waterfront Market in Deira, near Hamriya Port, has been given permission by authorities to reopen today. All photos: Reem Mohammed / The National.
    The Waterfront Market in Deira, near Hamriya Port, has been given permission by authorities to reopen today. All photos: Reem Mohammed / The National.
  • Cleaning and sanitisation will be stepped up at the market after its temporary closure due to the coronavirus.
    Cleaning and sanitisation will be stepped up at the market after its temporary closure due to the coronavirus.
  • Staff and customers will now have to wear gloves and masks.
    Staff and customers will now have to wear gloves and masks.
  • The bustling market, located in Deira, is home to hundreds of vendors.
    The bustling market, located in Deira, is home to hundreds of vendors.
  • The market will close twice a day for sanitisation and deep cleaning.
    The market will close twice a day for sanitisation and deep cleaning.
  • All customers and staff will be encouraged to practice physical distancing.
    All customers and staff will be encouraged to practice physical distancing.
  • Many hotels order their seafood and fresh produce from the market.
    Many hotels order their seafood and fresh produce from the market.
  • Only one family member will be allowed to enter the market. Children will not be allowed.
    Only one family member will be allowed to enter the market. Children will not be allowed.
  • The market is known for its nightly auction, held from 11pm until 6am.
    The market is known for its nightly auction, held from 11pm until 6am.
  • Only one family member will be allowed to enter the market. Children will not be allowed.
    Only one family member will be allowed to enter the market. Children will not be allowed.
  • As well as the fish market, the Lulu Hypermarket and on-site pharmacy are also open.
    As well as the fish market, the Lulu Hypermarket and on-site pharmacy are also open.