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The Ripe Market- Academy Park
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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me
Review №1

A good place to take your kids for some fun. There’s a pet zone where kids can pet the animals like rabbits, bunnies, goats etc. they have turtles, snakes and iguana as well. The place has open movie spot, football ground and several restaurants. Utilities are clean and well maintained.

Ju
Review №2

Very fun place to visit especially if you have some passions or preferences for something organic. Well, even if you are not, the place is enjoyable just to stroll around with so many attractions for kids and thus this park is packed with family visitors. Nice place to spend your weekend!

Me
Review №3

Looking for a spot to make happy everyone?Definitely this is the one you are looking for!!!Great Vibes around this place!!!-Ideal for kids-Great to find small and local businesses - support them if you can-Variety of food options-Amazing place to spend quality timeJust stop by and have conversation with the entrepreneurs in the market!Free Parking5AED entry fees

Ma
Review №4

Love this place, can never really get tired of it!Specially now that the weather is good, this is the perfect place to chill with family and friends.You have so many food trucks, live music, washrooms, shops, grocery stores, etc.If you dont have any plans for the weekend then this is the place you should give a try.The tickets are placed at only 5 aed.

th
Review №5

Beautiful and lively place to spend quality time with your family.So many things to do for yourself ... shop around ... eat around and of course for kids .. they can enjoy their time as well..

Ja
Review №6

There are so many handcrafted products, the vendors are so lovely and the set up of the stalls are amazing! I love to go at the weekends to get my fresh fruit and see what l can treat myself to at the market stalls. You should go if you. The food stalls are amazing also!…

La
Review №7

It is my first time to visit Ripe market at Academy Park. It didnt disappoint! If you are after the fresh produce, you should go early.The park has lots to offer! This is definitely best for family weekend times. The food and other market stalls were friendly and offers good handicrafts. There were lots of kids activities too.We love the Semisweet, Artiserie and Rotisserie! ❤️

Mi
Review №8

Ripe Market is a fun and exciting place for families to spend time together.. we had a great time making videos with child star Aaliyah for the Aaliyah in Dubai YouTube channel!

Ba
Review №9

Amazing place! One of the best spots for families in winter. Best to visit and spend time during day hours. It has a small animals farm that kids go crazy about. They offer an area for horse and pony riding for kids. Plenty of food and coffee trucks as well as kiosks offering homemade crafted items.

sa
Review №10

It’s a lot smaller than the older Zaabeel version but still lots to see, buy and eat. Stalls with locally made items, lots of food trucks, and a lovely green space with umbrellas, beanbags and children’s play area. Perfect day out on a cool day. Major bonus: ATM machine outside for stalls who don’t take card.

Le
Review №11

Amazing place for the weekend. Must try Taiwanese bubble tea yifang.

Ja
Review №12

Amazing weekly carnival and farmers market full of home grown businesses and food outlets. Great for families and kids and lots of parking spaces.

Sa
Review №13

This place is just amazing, the crowd here is energetic and Lively. Multiple options to entertain your kids with 5 AED ticket for the Adults.Shops, fast foods, petting zoo, live music, park, pony / horse ride,.... what notthis place is inside Police Academy.A day spent well, you wont regret it. your kids will just love it

Ta
Review №14

A very nice initiative fro Dubai police academy ,Small stalls sells almost every thing ,Food trucks ,Open area for kids and adults ,Small Bird farm ,Horse ridings ,Live music from talented kids and adults ,Greenery area where u can sit on grass and enjoy the weather ,entry is 10 dirhams ,A very nice place for kids and adults

Ra
Review №15

Amazing crowd and good for the family has a variety of small shops, cafes and restaurants.Has a small animal farm and provides horse rides.Totally recommended.

Ha
Review №16

This place is quite wonderful for family gatherings, adults, kids and couples would find this indigenous spot very relaxing, it’s mingling and mixing with various entertainments: parking is wide, on a sandy ground, it would be dusty a bit but keep on, entrance is AED 5 per adult, kids free, on both sides post entrance, small shops with multiple offerings all of organic components, to the far east there is the pony ride, lovely moments, far west are the playing pitches of football, to the round end all eating trucks and in the middle the place is all green with many kids playing, we enjoyed, you should enjoy too!

Hi
Review №17

With 15 aed entry you can access loads of handmade, organic products. Also fresh vegetables and a nursery.Good ambiance. A nice outdoor market to enjoy with whole family.. kids will love the petting zoo (additional 20aed)

Su
Review №18

Good place to buy fresh stuff. Kids will love it too. Nice play area to keep them entertained.Food stalls are plenty. A must visit.

Ma
Review №19

The ripe market this year is so cool and chill. I go there once every weekend. They have new vendors this year which I think suits everyone’s taste

Lo
Review №20

Its indeed good place for some fun filled evening. Has some lovely activities for kids including pet shop where they can feed and carry them.

El
Review №21

I do recommend trying the Yi Fang fruit tea.

D
Review №22

Very nice park to come with your family. There are variety of shops and play grounds for kids. There are also some parade displays by the police Academy.Open on Fridays and Saturdays. Worth the visit.

Lu
Review №23

Great fun for the family..nice food options and surprisingly reasonably priced.. swing for the little ones and loads of other activities for them..the petting zoo is great fun too.. the highlight was the Dubai Police R8 parked right in the middle.. anything that makes you forget the madness otherwise prevalent during these crazy times is WELCOMED.. do visit till you can (Fridays and Saturdays 4-11pm till May 08, 2021)

Wo
Review №24

Nice open air market, visit for a slow weekend bite!

Ar
Review №25

Variety and Vivaciousness. Simple and Serene. A soul full experience. Natures best available for you at affordable rates. Come and support these dynamic conscientious entrepreneurs. Bring family and friends.. the kids will love it!

Me
Review №26

If you are a vendor .. take care to pay without knowing all of the details about your booking and your table .. I have booked with them for 2 weeks .. they had overbooked tables and they add our tables at the kids area, no lights and no one came inside this area .. we were 6 ppl .. no one sell anything ... they took around 325 per day and they will throw u in a dark place .. if you try to talk to any of their team they will say .. they don’t know and we have to send email .. if you sent email .. no one will respond... if u sent them on eats app .. they will ignore you ... these were the tables in the usual area prepared with lights and signs and the other are inside .. dark and no one know about it .. better not to spend your money with them until u make sure that u will gain a benefit for your product coz this is like u gave them money for nothing ... I am trying to reach any manger for them but cannot find and they are really in a mess ... save your money and try to find another market coz they are really sooooooooooo bad !!

Ja
Review №27

We spend every Saturday here, first taking an amazing, free Yoga session with Hema from Flamingo Yoga, then enjoying a breakfast from one of the many great cafes and stalls in the market. For us, its the best way to spend a Saturday and great value too.

As
Review №28

Park looks nice but the best part of the park is the petting zoo. My kid absolutely loved it. There are few stalls, not much variety and overpriced products. U can get the same things outside at much cheaper prices. Decent food stalls.

wa
Review №29

A place where you spend a lazy afternoon under the shade of big umbrellas on comfy bean stools.A petting farm for the little ones where the caretakers give utmost attention to your kids every fancy.

ho
Review №30

Enjoy the place with your family kids friends and even by your self a lot of things to be done like kids activities adults sports activities shopping chilling with your family shopping listening to the music live

Ar
Review №31

Omg, I’m so happy to come across this place. It’s so lively and laid back and fun like a carnival! There are so many food trucks to check out and so many fun stalls. Plus u get lovely live music and bean bags to sit on! Also there’s horse riding for those interested. Entry fee is only 5 dirham! Do check it out.

Kh
Review №32

They have a lot of authentic, organic, fresh, chemical free products. They also have nice seating area next to the grass. I usually go there every now and then to get fresh veggies

at
Review №33

A few days back my family and i visited and this year ripe market didn’t feel the same, there wasn’t a wide variety of things i expected better; however, we enjoyed the food shops alot!

Ra
Review №34

What a fun exciting place for enjoying the local vegetable and fruits. So many activities for kids like arts craft, soft play area, jumping area, slides, pet farm.

ki
Review №35

Really a cool place to be at the weekend, u get all in one shopping, playground, educational activities, food and much more.. I wish booking a table would be an easy procedures... since a month trying to book a table there and still unsuccessful

Re
Review №36

It was a beautiful market. The stalls are well-placed and it wasnt crowded. Theres a huge lawn where kids can play and run free. Its a great place to go in the weekend. My favorite part was the bookstall! ♥️

Ni
Review №37

Must visit. its a good get away for a day! 😊

ha
Review №38

A joyful weekend for kids, who can pet, feed and play with friendly animals and reptiles and a pony ride.

SH
Review №39

Lots of stalls selling variety of products, well organized, large Parking space

Ki
Review №40

A great place for small artisan products. From handmade textiles to organic produce. Beautiful vibe and atmosphere. Lots of smiley faces from the friendly stall holders. Nice day out in the winter weather no doubt! You can grab a decent cuppa and relax!

Ha
Review №41

Went there originally for kitchandko but stayed there for the vibes.

Su
Review №42

Nice place to visit. 5 dhs for the entry Not a bog place. Children play area is there. Indoor plants are available for purchase

ra
Review №43

So many new small businesses at the ripe market with space and DistancingA relaxed place to spend a lazy morning browsing and sourcing little gems

Sy
Review №44

Amazing place entertainment

Du
Review №45

What an amazing place. Well planned and well executed. There was something for everyone. A kids animal petting zoo, kids horseback riding, great LIVE music, wonderful food trucks, interesting shopping of homemade stuff. Great day outnwith the family.

M
Review №46

It is a nice place to shop and relax with family and friends. You get to see all the local brands and shop local.It has ample seating arrangements for people and has lots of fun food options... Since the place is lined up with food trucks.You have to pay a entry fee of Aed 5 per person. However they have lots of free parking around the entrance.Do visit the Ariel Pod swap stall and you can swap your old loved pieces of garments for new one and a chance to get a box of Ariel all in one Pod.Another reason to visit is the Petting Zoo and the Pony /Horse 🐴 riding that you can make your kids do... They are charged separately though.

Ba
Review №47

Our favourite place to be ! Our stand here at the Ripe Market is Legit.

Ni
Review №48

Five stars everytime I come there is something new and exciting. I love the atmosphere and general vibe. The staff are friendly and helpful and the park has so much to offer. Super happy with my experience would recommend for anyone visiting Dubai for the first time or looking for a relaxing outdoor experience with friends and family.

Ja
Review №49

This place us awesome, those who want to play sports or looking for try something new then visit ripe market they are open on weekends only the stores, however the sports activities are open everyday.

Ba
Review №50

Lovely place with good stuff

Ta
Review №51

Hi, I highly recommend this park to everyone!an ideal place to spend time with your children and family: there is a mini zoo with rabbits, a snake, parrots, ducks, a dog ... a 2 huge play yard , area with tasty food. Also available some clothes, accessories , tree, organic veg/fruits for sales.Great please🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Ev
Review №52

Definitely recommend for families, nice kids entertainment!

BL
Review №53

Catfish has incredible African food delicacy. The tilapia with ugali made my day. Jemimah is very professional.

Ka
Review №54

Great markets with nice things to buy as gifts or yourself. Decent food options and play area for the kids. Evening entertainment.Edit: However this year they got rid of the dog park area so rating low as this was an amazing facility for us to take our dogs for a nearby place to play and socialise properly off lease.

Ro
Review №55

Great place to chill. Open air venue and lots of activities

Al
Review №56

I love this place and the football pitch , convenient location after work to go play an hour of football . Also they have paddle tennis 🎾. Clean , and good service provided by the team there

Ku
Review №57

Food items and tribal memorabilia sold in Containers and Tents auspiciously arranged in a small makeshift-like market within the Dubai Police Academy. Delicious and creatively presented healthy African food at the Catfish. I enjoyed the experience.

Sa
Review №58

It is an open market with various people showcasing their talents of handmade products and paintings for sale. Its a great place for a family outing with various activities to keep the kids busy and entertained. Moreover its a no smoking outdoor event which supports zero plastic and eco friendliness. It opens only during cooler months up until summers start. And only during Fridays and Saturdays till 7pm.

Ka
Review №59

Ripe market is basically a product of many different kinds of small shops like fast food,ice cream bar,juice corners etc.it us also a good place for outing with family.

El
Review №60

I discovered this amazing place in Dubai only 2 weeks ago.Its a super nice market when you can take a walk, discover new brands, listen live music,eat good food and share moments.Super kids friendly!Super fan!

Gr
Review №61

Great place to spend your weekend with friends and family.

To
Review №62

I wish winter was a bit longer in Dubai to enjoy such amazing places for longer!

Om
Review №63

Excellent selection of organic food and organic products!

Ек
Review №64

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Sr
Review №65

I am so happy to found out this kind of place in Dubai. To help small local businesses, and also something fresh and new, apart from the crowd and the city. Love it

Hu
Review №66

Haven’t been to ripe in a few years,Was sad to see that it had moved to a smaller location with fewer shops.But good food variety and nice homemade accessories for sale

Ma
Review №67

Very nice place to go with family and friends to spend your weekend. They have food trucks too. The ripe market is amazing as it has a lot of small business owners with some unique items.

fa
Review №68

Excellent petting zoo for the kids at 20aed, usually have horse riding for the kids too. Loads of activities for the children. Nice place to spend the day now that the weather is nice.

Ea
Review №69

Such a real shame they had rabbits and guinea pigs out at their petting zoo. Poor animals were left shaken and stressed out with screaming kids picked them and walked around , one even left with dried urine stains all over its bottom from the stress and mishandling of the visitors around.Animals should be never used as props for human entertainment or for the purpose of business profiting ! Entertainment industries using animals such as Petting zoos, Circuses, Zoos itself should never never encouraged in the first place .

Ma
Review №70

I m sad is finishing because I love the bread from Mariam and the sweet tomatoes from Mahmoud

Pi
Review №71

I visited this place to get some fresh organic vegetables and fruits. I couldn’t believe that mango and lemons can have such strong and amazing scent. And the taste was delicious. Also will recommend to try raw chocolate bars from “Freakin Healthy”, they give you to taste different flavors. I’ve bought two bars and it’s melting in the mouth, so delicious.You can also buy non lactose milk there, try Buckwheat milk, it tastes very good with my coffee.

Ma
Review №72

So good to see local businesses thriving during these harsh times.Love the space and energy of the market.

Ab
Review №73

Kids and family loved it. Young kids love the animal petting. Dubai police band performance was so much fun. Good day out. Start early to enjoy the sun and avoid the rush

Ti
Review №74

Nice market, I been here twice and love to introduce to my friends.

Yu
Review №75

A must visit. The food stations are so so. Very good place for kids and adults. And you get very good organic produce.

Da
Review №76

Nice,easy accessible location.Nice set up, good selection at the stalls.Nice options for your snack including Raclette and French Musse de Chocolate. Chilling at the bean bag and listening nice life band enjoying bit of shopping around.Simply nicely spend few weekend hours.Expect to pay for the entrance small fee,which made some familly before me very upset.

Fa
Review №77

I do enjoy ripe market alot its a really nice place to go with family and friends so many stalls kids play area and dinning truck restaurants.

So
Review №78

Interesting items on display, original gift ideas, a day to spend with family and friends. Variety of shops selling mostly hand made goods. The food questers offer many ethnic food . Sitting and eating area is provided and its kept clean. The prices are higher than expected.

Jo
Review №79

I cant believe until now that your company treated with me in this wayDo not forget that we live in Dubai, a country of respect and civilization, a very bad experience

mu
Review №80

Really disappointed by their professionalism. They approve the application but when you contact them to ask about the rates and explain to them what you need, they turn around and say sorry we cannot accept your industry as there are many vendors. Hopeless service.

Gu
Review №81

Goid Place to have fun with family, do some shopping and eat good food. Cheers!!

Om
Review №82

Family fun on a whole new level. Look out for The Roost Rotisserie which serves clean and honest food for adults and kids. Best roast chicken in the city.

De
Review №83

A-Z all items are available. Good place..good crowd. Very vibrant. A must visit 💯

As
Review №84

Loved the experience of buying organic products.. kids can also enjoy the bouncing games.. the vibe in general really relaxing and friendly..

RO
Review №85

Great Variety Of Products, Food, People And Amazing Deals

Ri
Review №86

Theres Dubai, and theres Ripe!Everythings Real, the organic fruits, veggies, a petting zoo, Free yoga sessions, Live singing by passionate ones, home made soaps, clothing, what not!Its at the Police Academy in Barsha, and youll get to meet the Police as well, all with a smile! 🙂

Ka
Review №87

Nice place to spend evening. You can buy/sell organic products. Particularly on Saturdays there will live performances organized by Dubai Music.

Mu
Review №88

Nice out door shopping

Pr
Review №89

A great place to spend time with the family. Love the vibe

Ka
Review №90

The kiosks and products displayed there are nice if you are looking for artisanal artsy stuff. The food court is also great

aa
Review №91

Great effort Genuine entrepreneurs for all over. Fabulous food trucks. Great family outing. Definitely worth supporting.

Ri
Review №92

Artisan stalls. Chilled out vibe. 5aed to get in.

Ba
Review №93

Very good and cool place to visit

Be
Review №94

Lots of nice stalls, many activities for kids and great street food.

Zo
Review №95

Nice place to hang out during Ramadan.

Je
Review №96

If your looking to try out new food or you wanna buy something diffrent like home made soaps food clothes this is a place to go,nice outdoor seating petting zoo for the kids a very nice place to enjoy the afternoon during winter

Ro
Review №97

Lovely place , cool market , good food options. Didnt knew such a beautiful place exists in heart of dubai

No
Review №98

Nice cosy, outdoor family place.

Di
Review №99

Good spot for family and kids!! The Portuguese egg tart was awesome.

Ch
Review №100

We went to The Ripe Market yesterday. Fabulous! The ambience is vibrant. Lots of fun activities for kids. Live music was awesome!

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  • Address:Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Site:https://ripeme.com/ripemarket/
  • Phone:+971 4 315 7000

Categories
  • Market
  • Event venue
  • Outdoor activity organiser
  • Shopping mall
Working hours
  • Monday:Closed
  • Tuesday:9AM–7PM
  • Wednesday:10AM–7PM
  • Thursday:Closed
  • Friday:Closed
  • Saturday:Closed
  • Sunday:Closed
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