Fresh Food Market

Jan 27, 2023 - Mar 18, 2023
FREE ENTRY

Free and open to all, stroll amidst outdoor stalls of fresh produce over the weekends in AlUla. The Fresh Food Market is a community hub to meet up with friends, bring your children or get a taste of life in AlUla.

Fresh Food Market
At the Fresh Food Market, find an amazing array of produce, regional dishes and a variety of sweets. Meet and talk to farmers and local chefs for an excellent opportunity to learn more about how and where the delicious food of AlUla is produced. The passionate cooks also have plenty of advice about how to cook the foods they are selling.

Farm Fresh Produce
Wander the market stalls to find some of the most magnificent fruit you’ve ever seen – pomegranates, oranges, and other seasonal fruits are fresh and just plain gorgeous. All vegetables are truly fresh – eggplant, onions, peppers, lettuce and more.

Homecooked Food Stalls
Each stall owner uses several original recipes to give visitors a taste of homecooked Saudi favourites. Featuring top-quality ingredients, find tasty Jarish, fresh Majrafah bread, crispy samosas and tangy pomegranate Rocca salad.

Local Handicrafts
Seeing the wealth of natural materials available, creative artisans have used them to fashion a range of handicrafts, from tiny baskets to massive pieces of beautiful pottery. At the Fresh Food Market, find brilliant basketry, intricate weaving, exquisite beads, handmade soaps, jams and more.

Kids Zone
Providing a place for children, this play area has activities for all ages, including:
  • Face painting
  • Storytelling
  • Board games

Event Details

Key Information
Dates: 27 January - 25 March 2023
Time: 2:00 pm – 11:00 pm

This is a free event, all are welcome to visit the Fresh Food Market.
Meeting Location
Meeting location: The Arboretum, in the AlUla Oasis
Parking: Complimentary at the Parking Area.

*Please do not try to go to the venue directly with your car. There are 4x4s that will take you to the Fresh Food Market location, or you can enjoy a 10-minute walk to the location.
Fresh Food Market

Fresh Food Market

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