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Al Aweer market and Dubai Food District milestones
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- 2004Al Aweer Central Fruit and Vegetable Market opens
Existing wholesale produce market begins operating Source 1
- July 2024Expansion first announced
Plans expand the existing market Source 1
- 3 November 2025DP World and Parkin announce parking agreement
Plan for automated access and management of vehicle movements Source 2
- January 2026DP World unveils Dubai Food District
29 million square feet proposed, with a wider product range Source 1
- 2027First phase scheduled to begin
Start of phased development under the operator’s timetable Source 1
The proposed first-phase start is a target, with later phases to follow.
Al Aweer market and Dubai Food District milestones
Square footage and 2027 timing are announced project targets. The trader count describes the existing market as reported in January 2026. The parking agreement covers a separate operating upgrade.
| Source | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Al Aweer Central Fruit and Vegetable Market opens | Existing wholesale produce market begins operating | Source 1 |
| July 2024 | Expansion first announced | Plans expand the existing market | Source 1 |
| 3 November 2025 | DP World and Parkin announce parking agreement | Plan for automated access and management of vehicle movements | Source 2 |
| January 2026 | DP World unveils Dubai Food District | 29 million square feet proposed, with a wider product range | Source 1 |
| 2027 | First phase scheduled to begin | Start of phased development under the operator’s timetable | Source 1 |