Dubai Customs organises open market for the fifth time at Umm Suqeim 2 harbour

Press release

Published February 10th, 2015 - 10:41 GMT

Al Bawaba

Fishermen Harbours team at Dubai Customs organises today (Wednesday, February 11, 2015) an open market, named Marina, for the fifth time at Umm Suqeim 2 harbour. The open market is expected to attract more tourists to the area.

As many as 32 exhibitors of various nationalities are taking part in the market, which displays clothing, footwear, antiques, gifts, accessories and handicrafts.

Marina open market is currently the most prominent project carried out by the Fishermen Harbours team, after the completion of the Fishermen Harbours Development Project in Jumeirah and Umm Suqeim. The Project was meant to help traditional fishermen improve their livelihood, and revive the UAE’s rich heritage.

The hugely-popular market opens from 9:00a.m. to 2:00p.m.

Background Information

Dubai Customs

Dubai Customs is one of the leading government departments taking part in enhancing sustainable development and promoting Dubai’s image worldwide, turning it into a principal capital, business and tourism destination, as it facilitates smooth movement of legitimate trade and leverages economic and social development, the matter which is consistent with its slogan stating "gateway to Dubai’s prosperity", because prosperity is usually based on free trade through a safe, fast and practical environment to meet the needs of people and adapt to their requirements. This in addition to DC’s main role to protect society and borders against those who try to smuggle prohibited substances to or through Dubai threatening the community safety and security.