The Waterfront Market, Dubai's unique destination for high quality fresh food, has awarded local fisherman Jassim Mohammad Ali Abdullah Al Marzouqi the prize for catching the greatest King Fish fish of the period weighing 28 kgs. The Biggest Catch of the Season' is a Waterfront Market annual campaign aimed at showcasing the diversity and splendor of Dubai's angling culture and heritage in addition to its coastal communities and aquatic setting, which is home to greater than 300 species of fish.

Dubai is the home of a wide range of varieties of fish consisting of King Fish, Queen Fish, Mackerel, Barracuda, Dorado, Yellow Fin Tuna, Grouper and Cobia, among others. Dubai's population development, economic improvement and growing importance in global tourism and trade has actually caused a boost in the need for seafood which has caused the angling industry's expansion, consisting of significant financial investment in fishing fleets and equipment.

Lachlan Gyde, Executive Director, Ithra Dubai, said: "The Waterfront Market is home to the largest fish and incorporated fresh grocery store in the region, offering a considerable variety and abundance of freshly-caught fish. We are honored to share the success of our fishermen companions that take on the ocean blues to supply our customers with the best and freshest catch from the sea to their plates", Gyde added, "With this campaign, we honor Dubai's heritage and continuously locate methods to urge and sustain the angling areas to raise business activities. The Waterfront Market state-of-the-art fish market and auction location supply the perfect market place for fresh catch and the only place to locate the largest catch of the season."

In an event to mark the very first The Biggest Catch for the 2018 Season", the Waterfront Market held an inaugural barbecue for the fishermen, retailers and public by the sea on the Waterfront Market Promenade gone along with by songs and parties where Jassim Mohammad Ali Abdullah Al Marzouqi was granted the 2018's "Greatest Capture" trophy and prize in acknowledgment of his catch.

Gyde concluded: "Angling is an important and conventional aspect of life in the UAE where Emirati Nationals and residents are naturally connected to the sea. Through this celebration, we want to preserve our fishing heritage and keep it flourishing. Aside from the fish market, the Waterfront Market additionally houses the fruit & veggies, meat and dry products markets. These markets combined with diverse retail and food and beverage outlets are our way of offering worth, selection, experiences and convenience to our areas and customers to allow them to genuinely appreciate quality and a healthy way of life."

The Waterfront Market has hosted a number of occasions at its premises and will continue the Biggest Catch and various other amazing events in the coming years.