• Food and craft market to build on 150% rise in outdoor market footfall
• High turnout expected, vendors to make donation to Joud Foundation
• Joud Foundation funds children’s surgical needs with Saqr Hospital in RAK
Al
Hamra Real Estate Development has announced the latest edition of its
increasingly popular outdoor markets. Several thousand people attended
the Villages’ last event, a spring food festival, and a bumper crowd is
expected once more at Al Hamra Marina.
The two-day market will be held from 5-10pm
on 16-17 April, and will combine food and crafts with activities for
all the family. Vendors have pledged to donate money from the event
proceeds to the Joud Foundation, part of the Beit Al Khair Society, and
Hertz will also be holding a raffle for some free weekend rental
giveaways, among other activities.
“The
Joud Foundation is a non-profit organisation that funds young
children's surgical needs in collaboration with Saqr Hospital,” said
Benoy Kurien, General Manager at Al Hamra Real Estate Development. “In
addition to charitable contributions, our aim is to support small local
businesses by positioning them alongside recognised brands.”
Those
brands include Shake Shack, who will be making a return after
participating in the spring food festival, and 54° East – a progressive
food and beverage company that is at the forefront of bringing unique
restaurants to urban and metropolitan settings. Also returning after a
very successful debut in the northern emirates will be Ice Cream Lab.
“We
are excited to be back in Ras Al Khaimah, and the spectacular
surroundings at Al Hamra Village. The spring food festival was our first
foray into the northern emirates and we’re delighted with the response
we had. We are also very keen to support the Joud Foundation and its
worthy cause,” said Salman Aga, Area Manager at Ice Cream Lab.
Other
confirmed vendors include Pesto Restaurante, Holland House Pancakes,
Ice Cup, Monkey Cookies, Food Truck Dubai, Anytime Ice Cream, Oraganic
Oasis, Cocoville and Sough Jewelry. The Joud Foundation will also be
present at the event.
