In pictures: The Market at Mushrif Mall

Spanning more than 200,000 square feet, The Market houses more than 200 shops selling over 150,000 kilograms of fresh produce daily. Ravindranath K / The National

Tanks full of hammour and Canadian lobster – up to 5kg in weight – attract your attention as you enter. It is remarkably odour-free, and boasts stalls from India, Oman, Turkey, Yemen and Europe. Mona Al-Marzooqi / The National

Abdullah Al Baloushi, Emirati date seller and owner of Azzad date shop in the Farmer’s Market at The Market at Mushrif Mall. Mona Al-Marzooqi / The National

The cavernous area is divided into three halls for seafood, meat, and fruit and vegetables, each adorned with stone carvings that reflect local culinary traditions. Mona Al-Marzooqi / The National

Ramadan Barakat, left, and Vincent Titeca work in the Eat Meat shop in the Meat Market at the Mushrif Mall. Mona Al-Marzooqi / The National

The fish market is operated by the Abu Dhabi Fisherman’s Cooperative Society, which also operates Mina Fish Market. Mona Al-Marzooqi / The National

The stalls are stacked with fresh catch, including wolf fish, Umami oysters and sturgeon. Mona Al-Marzooqi / The National

The Market claims to be the biggest, most technologically advanced and eco-friendly fresh-food market in the region. Mona Al-Marzooqi/ The National

The Market offers all the benefits of a traditional food souq – complete with soaring ceilings and ornate lampposts – in a shiny, modern and air-conditioned space. Ravindranath K / The National

The cavernous area is divided into three halls for seafood, meat, and fruit and vegetables, each adorned with stone carvings that reflect local culinary traditions. Mona Al-Marzooqi / The National

The National takes a closer look at The Market, Abu Dhabi’s newest shopping experience, at the Mushrif Mall on Airport Road. The Market is open from 7am to 11pm daily.