Thai Trade Center Dubai

20/09/2026

Thai Fruits Reimagined

Thailand’s tropical fruits are available in a variety of formats, including mango and banana frozen treats, mango gummies, and tamarind with honey.

These innovative products present Thai fruits in convenient formats suited to modern preferences. Options include frozen, chewy, chocolate-coated, and traditionally preserved varieties, offering new ways to experience Thai flavors.

Discover selected Thai fruit products at the Thai Fruits and Food Festival 2026, held at 10 Al Maya Group stores from 15 to 29 September 2026. Enjoy discounts of up to 25% on selected items.

Also available at Choithrams, and 6 certified Thai SELECT restaurants — Asian Street by Thai (JLT), BKK Station Thai Restaurant Dubai (JLT), 𝐊𝐇𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐈 𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐈 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐔𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐓 (Jumeira), Sab Nuar Thai Restaurant (Al Rigga), Thai Taste UAE (Arjan), and Little Bangkok (Motor City). From mango sticks and gummies to refreshing frozen treats, experience the unique taste of Thailand closer to you.

Availability and promotional items may vary by branch.
Think Food, Think Thailand.

20/09/2026

On a physical shelf, packaging must remain durable, legible, and facilitate accurate stock rotation, in addition to listing ingredients.

Thai exporters should confirm shelf life, storage conditions, case pack sizes, and barcode accuracy with their UAE or Bahrain partner well before a retail listing goes live.

Sources and Reference Links
● Dubai Municipality – Food Traders and Establishments: https://www.dm.gov.ae/municipality-business/food-traders-establishments/
● Dubai Municipality – Food Safety Services: https://www.dm.gov.ae/municipality-business/food-safety-department-2/important-information-to-food-establishment/
● Bahrain Ministry of Industry and Commerce (MOIC): https://www.moic.gov.bh/en
● GCC Standardization Organization (GSO): https://www.gso.org.sa/

18/09/2026

UAE Dairy Market: Opportunities for Thai Exporters

The UAE is a high-purchasing-power, import-dependent market for dairy products and alternatives, with an estimated market value of USD 2.5-5 billion and projected annual growth of approximately 4-4.5%.

For Thai exporters, fresh milk is less competitive due to local and GCC producers’ strengths in freshness and distribution. Stronger opportunities exist in the following categories:

• UHT and long-life milk
• Flavored milk and drinking yogurt
• High-protein, low-sugar and fortified products
• Soy, coconut and other plant-based beverages
• Lactose-free and value-added formulations

A successful market entry requires more than a competitive product. Exporters must appoint a licensed UAE importer, complete product registration, prepare Arabic-compliant labels, verify halal compliance for processed ingredients, and ensure products have sufficient shelf life upon arrival.

Thai suppliers can stand out by offering distinctive flavors, tropical ingredients, health-oriented formulations, and convenient packaging. They should test demand through niche retailers, online platforms, and Horeca before expanding to major supermarket chains.

Continue reading for key market insights and practical export guidance.

Source: Thai Trade Center Dubai, UAE Dairy and Dairy Products Market Report, September 2026. Market figures vary according to product coverage and research methodology.

18/09/2026

Halal certification and food safety approval often require more time than production, packaging, or shipping in a UAE or GCC retail launch.

Exporters should confirm which certifying body in their target market recognizes, what scope of certification they need, and how long the process takes before committing to a retail launch date.

Sources and Reference Links
● Dubai Municipality – Food Safety Services: https://www.dm.gov.ae/municipality-business/food-safety-department-2/important-information-to-food-establishment/
● Dubai Municipality – Food Traders and Establishments: https://www.dm.gov.ae/municipality-business/food-traders-establishments/
● Bahrain Ministry of Industry and Commerce (MOIC): https://www.moic.gov.bh/en
● GCC Standardization Organization (GSO): https://www.gso.org.sa/

15/09/2026

Think Rice, Think Thailand.

Discover how the unique qualities of Thai rice enhance every dish, from fragrant Thai Hom Mali Rice and wholesome Brown Hom Mali Rice to nutritious Black Hom Mali Rice and Multigrain Rice.

Enjoy authentic Thai cuisine at Benjarong Thai Restaurant at Dusit Thani Dubai, a Thai SELECT-certified restaurant where expert culinary craftsmanship is paired with premium Thai rice.

Benjarong Thai Restaurant
Dusit Thani Dubai, 24th Floor
133 Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, UAE
For table reservations, please call 056 275 2775.

You may also explore other Thai SELECT-certified restaurants across the UAE to enjoy authentic Thai cuisine prepared to recognised standards of quality and tradition.

Think Rice, Think Thailand. We serve the best-quality rice in the World.

15/09/2026

15/09/2026

Thai Fruits and Food Festival 2026 at Al Maya Group 🇹🇭

Experience the authentic flavours and quality of Thailand, including tropical fruits, premium Thai rice, coconut products, sauces, and curry pastes.

From 15 to 29 September 2026, receive up to 25% off selected Thai products at ten participating Al Maya stores.

📍 Al Murooj
📍 Dubai Marina
📍 Sports City
📍 Satwa
📍 Reef Mall
📍 Al Muraqqabat
📍 Dubai Silicon Oasis
📍 Sadaf
📍 Shams
📍 JLT North

The Thai Fruits and Food Festival in-store promotion is organized by the Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP), Ministry of Commerce, Thailand, through the Thai Trade Center Dubai, in partnership with Al Maya Supermarket and Ever Spring Industry Limited.

Visit your nearest participating store to enjoy an authentic taste of Thailand.

Think Food, Think Thailand.

14/09/2026

Key Highlights from the Thai Fruits & Food Festival 2026 at Choithrams

On 4 September 2026, the Thai Trade Center Dubai, in collaboration with Choithrams and participating importers Ever Spring Industry Limited and Al Rabia Al Daim Food & Beverages Trading L.L.C., officially opened the festival at Choithrams Safa Park.

H.E. Charkrienorrathip Savikul, Consul-General of Thailand to Dubai and the Northern Emirates, and Mr. Dinesh Pagarani, Director of Choithrams Group, jointly presided over the ceremony. Also in attendance were Mr. Pitichai Ratananaka, Executive Director of Thai Trade Center Dubai, representatives of the Thailand Team, and Choithrams executives.

Guests and shoppers experienced the following:

Four distinctive varieties of Praneet Thai rice
Live cooking demonstrations by Thai SELECT-certified Little Bangkok
Tastings of fresh and processed Thai fruits
A wide selection of quality Thai food and agricultural products

With the theme “Think Food, Think Thailand,” the festival aims to increase awareness and expand market opportunities for Thai products in the UAE.

Participating Choithrams outlets will offer up to 25% off selected Thai products from 4 to 17 September 2026.

13/09/2026

Discounted pricing and in-store sampling effectively introduce new products, but their main value is in turning initial trials into long-term repeat purchases.

Exporters planning a promotional launch should define success metrics in advance, such as sell-through, reorder rate, or new-customer trial. This ensures the promotion supports long-term listings rather than only short-term sales.

Sources and Reference Links
● Department of International Trade Promotion, Thailand: https://www.ditp.go.th/
● ThaiTrade.com: https://www.thaitrade.com/
● Dubai Municipality – Food Traders and Establishments: https://www.dm.gov.ae/municipality-business/food-traders-establishments/