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Look: Giant red onion, size of baby's head, arrives in Dubai
Imported from China, it is almost triple the size of regular onions, and is priced at Dh2.5 per kg
An onion the size of a baby's head and weighing nearly 1kg has caught the attention of shoppers and restaurant owners at Dubai’s Al Awir Market.
Priced at Dh2.5 per kg, this massive onion is being sold at Bloom Market in Al Awir.
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“I have been working in Al Awir for 18 years, and I have never seen an onion this big,” said longtime vendor Mohammed Yaseen, holding one up with both hands. “It’s almost the size of a face.”
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The giant onion, imported from China, is almost triple the size of regular onions that usually weigh between 100 to 200 grams.
“People come here out of curiosity. They look at it, take pictures, buy one, and then come back to take more,” Yaseen. “Some just can’t believe it’s real until they touch it.”
According to Yaseen, the onion has a high water content and a slightly different taste compared to regular onions. “It’s sweeter and milder. When people cut it, they don’t cry,” he said.
Because of its large size and juicy texture, the onion is gaining popularity among restaurant owners too. “Chefs and restaurant buyers are buying it in bulk,” said Yaseen. “They say it gives salads a better taste and works well for gravy too.”
The unusual vegetable has turned into a bit of a local attraction at the market. “One customer told me it reminded him of his childhood when vegetables were bigger and tastier,” Yaseen added.
“It’s not just the size. People love it because it tastes good and stands out,” Yaseen said.
SM Ayaz Zakir
SM Ayaz Zakir is a Senior Correspondent with a flair for extraordinary stories. His playground? Every corner of the UAE. He often ventures into remote corners of the country to capture compelling news and human interest stories.
Muhammad Sajjad
Muhammad Sajjad is a senior multimedia producer and licensed drone pilot, passionate about documentaries, storytelling, and capturing stunning aerial views
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