“The market sees a huge jump in footfall during mango season,” said vendor Wazed Ali, who has been selling fruits at the Waterfront Market for a few years now. “There are families who come here only during mango season, and they buy boxes, not just kilos.”

Here’s a breakdown of some of the mango varieties and their prices as of now:

Yemeni Mango (most affordable): Dh10 per kg

Alphonso: Dh45 per box (12 big mangoes), Dh35-40 per box (15 medium-sized mangoes)

Peruvian Mango (among the largest): Dh35 per kg, or Dh90-110 per box (4-5kgs)

Colombian Mini Mango (rare & exotic, only at Waterfront Market in Dubai): Dh90-100 per box

Cambodian and Chinese Mangoes: Dh18 per kg

For those with a sweet tooth, varieties like Carabao, Ataulfo (Honey Mango), and Kesar (Gir Kesar) have the goodness of syrup with every bite. For tangy-lovers, Keitt, Totapuri, and Nam Dok Mai are available in the market. And for juice lovers, there are Dasheri and Valencia Pride, without fibre, which is ideal for blending.

“Mango is not just a fruit; it’s nostalgia, a celebration for most of our customers. They share their childhood stories with the fruit,” said Muhammed Najeeb, another vendor at the market. “Customers tell us that they would eat mangoes on the terrace with family back home and how the family comes together just to eat these fruits. For them, the market gives a little piece of that memory in Dubai.”

Other varieties like Langra, Banganapalli, Taimour, Awees, and Neelam are also available at the market.

“Residents can expect more varieties of mangoes in coming days,” said Najeeb.

Vendors at the Waterfront Market also said that although some mangoes, especially the rare and imported ones, are a bit pricey right now, shoppers won’t have to wait long for better deals. “The prices of the fruit is expected to come down gradually over the next few weeks as more varieties and larger quantities start arriving,” said Najeeb.