Originally launched in Dubai four years ago, the Ripe Market landed in Abu Dhabi’s Mushrif Central Park in March with over 50 craft and 25 food vendors and growing.
Updated: April 30, 2015, 12:00 AM
The Ripe Market at Mushrif Central Park in Abu Dhabi – in pictures
While the Ripe does not take commission on items sold at the market, vendors pay a weekly fee with packages available ranging from Dh200 (table only) to Dh750 (including electricity). Christopher Pike / The National
The market ends on May 16, but plans to return moving inside at a location to be announced soon in order to stay open throughout the hot, summer months. Christopher Pike / The National
People gather at the Ripe Market at Mushrif Central Park in Abu Dhabi. With food trucks, arts and crafts stalls, vendors, live music and children’s activities, there really is something for everyone at the market. Christopher Pike / The National
The 14-hectare park has replaced the old, women-and-children-only park that was first built at the junction of Al Karamah (24th) and Mohammed bin Khalifa (15th) streets in 1982. Christopher Pike / The National
The Ripe Market at Mushrif Central Park in Abu Dhabi. Christopher Pike / The National
Visitors enjoy some music while they check out the produce at the market. Christopher Pike / The National
The Ripe Market at Mushrif Central Park in Abu Dhabi. Christopher Pike / The National
The colourful offerings available to purchase at the market. Christopher Pike / The National
The Ripe Market at Mushrif Central Park in Abu Dhabi. Christopher Pike / The National
The new park has been designed to provide as many opportunities for play, entertainment, education and relaxation as possible. Christopher Pike / The National
Mushrif Central Park reopened on March 19. Christopher Pike / The National
The Ripe Market at Mushrif Central Park in Abu Dhabi. Christopher Pike / The National
The Ripe Market at Mushrif Central Park in Abu Dhabi. Christopher Pike / The National
The Ripe Market at Mushrif Central Park in Abu Dhabi. Christopher Pike / The National
Children enjoy the sunshine ahead of the summer heat. Christopher Pike / The National
The Ripe Market at Mushrif Central Park in Abu Dhabi. Christopher Pike / The National
The Ripe Market at Mushrif Central Park in Abu Dhabi. Christopher Pike / The National
The Ripe Market at Mushrif Central Park in Abu Dhabi. Christopher Pike / The National