Look: Dubai residents enjoy fresh Omani halwa, food trucks at newly-opened Ramadan market

Look: Dubai residents enjoy fresh Omani halwa, food trucks at newly-opened Ramadan market

Deira Old Souk, set up to usher in the holy month, is open from 10am to 9pm and will run until March 15

Published: Wed 8 Mar 2023, 11:29 AM Last updated: Wed 8 Mar 2023, 11:58 AM

Ramadan vibes have arrived early at the Deira Old Souk, with a new market that popped up in the business hub of Dubai.

Upon entering, visitors easily spots vendor Basheer Ahmed banging his wok with a wooden stirrer and tickling guests' taste buds as he calls out "Fresh Omani halwa, right from the wok to your mouth! Traditionally cooked, 250g for Dh15 and 500g Dh30 — don’t miss this opportunity."

Making nearly 100 kilogrammes of halwa per day, Ahmed sells it all. “This market has given exposure to these traditional desserts. Tourists love [to] purchase at least one kilogramme,” said Ahmed, who starts work at 10 in the morning.

The stretch leading towards the Creek from the Gold Souk – the old Municipality Street – has a fresh, vibrant appeal. Dubai Municipality launched it to usher in the holy month of Ramadan, focusing on preserving the unique traditions, heritage, and customs of Ramadan preparations, and promoting traditional markets and products. Opened on March 5, the market starts