Ripe Market at Al Maryah Island in Abu Dhabi opens - in pictures

  • Visitors shopping at Unwrapped, an artisanal soap and body products stall at Ripe Market Al Maryah Island. All photos: Khushnum Bhandari / The National
    Visitors shopping at Unwrapped, an artisanal soap and body products stall at Ripe Market Al Maryah Island. All photos: Khushnum Bhandari / The National
  • The outdoor market is a place for home-grown businesses to sell various products, from fashion to homeware
    The outdoor market is a place for home-grown businesses to sell various products, from fashion to homeware
  • Ripe Market also features a variety of food and drinks stalls
    Ripe Market also features a variety of food and drinks stalls
  • A mini animal kingdom and petting zoo featuring rescued animals are part of the event
    A mini animal kingdom and petting zoo featuring rescued animals are part of the event
  • The market will run in the capital every weekend until April 29 next year
    The market will run in the capital every weekend until April 29 next year
  • Family fun awaits every Friday and Saturday at Ripe Market
    Family fun awaits every Friday and Saturday at Ripe Market
  • The Al Maryah location is a pop-up, with Ripe Market having a permanent winter market at the Dubai Police Academy Park
    The Al Maryah location is a pop-up, with Ripe Market having a permanent winter market at the Dubai Police Academy Park
  • Located on the South Plaza of the island, the Abu Dhabi pop-up is organised in partnership with Mubadala
    Located on the South Plaza of the island, the Abu Dhabi pop-up is organised in partnership with Mubadala
  • Ripe started as a weekly farmer’s market in 2011, but has since grown to become a favourite al fresco spot for families
    Ripe started as a weekly farmer’s market in 2011, but has since grown to become a favourite al fresco spot for families
  • This is not the first time Ripe has brought its market to Abu Dhabi, with previous pop-ups in Masdar City and Umm Al Emarat Park
    This is not the first time Ripe has brought its market to Abu Dhabi, with previous pop-ups in Masdar City and Umm Al Emarat Park