Why you should visit Souq Al Jubail – Sharjah’s fruit and vegetable market

Why you should visit Souq Al Jubail – Sharjah’s fruit and vegetable market

Opened in December 2015, Souq Al Jubail stretches over an area of over 400,000 square feet. The market consists of three main sections: The fruits and vegetables section, the fish section, and the meat and poultry section.

But that’s not all. You also get to buy nuts, dates, groceries from the hypermarket in the souq as well as sit back and enjoy food from restaurants that serve Emirati, Egyptian, Syrian cuisines and more.

Where is Souq Al Jubail?

The souq is hard to miss as you enter the Sharjah City Centre. Located just off the Sharjah corniche, it is accessible from the main intersection around the Rolla bridge. Simply follow signs for Souq Al Jubail, and don’t worry about parking. There is plenty of free parking available across two parking lots at the souq.

The souq is a great way to enjoy the UAE culture, as you will see many customers, both Emirati and expatriates, negotiating with the shopkeepers to get the best deals. The Islamic architecture, with domes and tilework, add to the cultural identity of the market, and there are plenty of options for children, too.

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