Jones the Grocer Al Manara Community Market

Jones the Grocer’s Al Manara branch in Dubai will host a free community market on Sunday, April 26, adding a new weekend stop for local shopping. (cntravellerme.com) The market is scheduled to run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Sheikh Zayed Road branch opposite Times Square Centre, according to Jones the Grocer’s store listing and local event coverage. (jonesthegrocer.com) (whatson.ae) Jones the Grocer has branded the series “Jones Community Markets,” with UAE-based vendors selling homeware, fashion, wellness, stationery and pet-care products. (whatson.ae) The April 26 date is the first of three Sunday editions listed for this run, with follow-up markets planned for May 3 and May 10. (whatson.ae) (platinumlist.net) The event adds a neighborhood-style market format to a city better known for malls, destination brunches and large-scale weekend attractions. Condé Nast Traveller Middle East’s Dubai guide says the city’s newer appeal increasingly includes homegrown concepts beyond its headline landmarks. (cntravellerme.com) Organizers are also using the market to turn a restaurant visit into a longer Sunday outing. Coverage from What’s On and Platinumlist says the day includes children’s activities and a breakfast offer tied to the market hours. (whatson.ae) (platinumlist.net) Jones the Grocer’s Al Manara branch serves an all-you-can-eat breakfast from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for AED 89 on market days, while entry to the market itself is free and shopping is pay-as-you-go. (whatson.ae) (platinumlist.net) For Sunday, April 26, the pitch is simple: arrive early for breakfast, browse a rotating group of UAE brands, and leave without crossing half of Dubai. (whatson.ae)