Calling All Young Entrepreneurs! This Market Offers Free Stalls
What better place for a young entrepreneur to get their start than at Dubai's favourite weekend community market? As The Ripe Market celebrates 15 years of supporting homegrown businesses, it's now giving the UAE's next generation of makers, creators and aspiring business owners the opportunity to follow in their footsteps with Ripe Next Gen Market, offering free participation on Saturday, 24 October 2026, from 4 PM to 8 PM at Dubai Police Academy Park.
Designed for young makers, creators and aspiring business owners aged 8–17, the initiative gives children and teenagers the opportunity to run their own market stalls, showcase their creations and sell directly to customers in a vibrant, supportive community setting.
From handmade crafts and artwork to innovative products and budding businesses, Ripe Next Gen Market encourages young entrepreneurs to develop practical business skills, build confidence and experience firsthand what it takes to bring an idea to market
✦ Free Participation This Saturday, 24 October
To encourage more young entrepreneurs to take their first step, The Ripe Market is offering complimentary participation for Saturday, 24 October, with stall setup essentials provided free of charge.
Each participating young entrepreneur will receive a Ripe Market white pop-up tent, lighting, tables, a tablecloth and access to a power supply (maximum 13 amps), allowing them to focus on showcasing and selling their products.
Participants are required to bring their own products, which must be made by the young entrepreneurs themselves.
✦ Upcoming Ripe Next Gen Market Dates
• Saturday, 24 October 2026 – Free participation
• Saturday, 14 November 2026
• Saturday, 12 December 2026
Time: 4 PM – 8 PM
Location: The Ripe Market - Academy Park, Umm Suqeim, Dubai
Age Group: 8–17 years
Schools, parents and young entrepreneurs across the UAE are encouraged to get involved, with limited spaces available for this weekend's complimentary market.
Registration Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeHe1xgOIoQs5Vj9xiKp_EGMKuS74SFKm3eota XCxAodI5V-Q/viewform
For further information: bookings@ripeevents.com
✦ Event Details
Event: The Ripe Market Academy Park
Season: 10 October 2026 – 2 May 2027
Location: Dubai Police Academy Park, Umm Suqeim, Dubai
Opening Hours: Saturdays and Sundays, 9:00am – 9:00pm
Entry: 5 AED (Free for Kids under 12 and Senior Citizens 60+)
Pets are not permitted.
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