Inside Sharjah Livestock Market: What No One Tells You Before Visiting

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Sharjah’s Al Saja’a industrial zone shelters a modern avenue for animal trading called the Sharjah Livestock Market. Initially inaugurated in 2021, a new helm market was built replacing the old one in Jubail and covers an area of about 170,000 square meters. 

The Sharjah Asset Management is the company managing it. They offer the services of several establishments exclusively sheep, goats, cows, camels, and birds. The slaughterhouses boast of advanced technology, which allows for the slaughter of more than 200 creatures an hour, and the market operates every day, from early in the morning till late at night, offering more time during the fasting month of Ramadan and Eid.

Location

The Livestock Market Sharjah is located at the junction of Sharjah–Al Dhaid Road and Emirates Transit Road in the E611Al Saja’a Industrial Area. This ideal locality gives the benefit of access and protects the market from the crowd of residential zones in the inner city. 

The Market was established by Sharjah Asset Management and features relatively lower congestion due to the bigger land space and responsible allocation of designated areas for cattle, sheep, goats, camels, and other animals.

History

The timeline of the Sharjah animal market is transformed into a modern one; at first its accounts were set in Al Jubail, space and hygiene very major concerns than the final states led to the shifting due to the directives given by Sheikh. His Highness is resident in the UAE. 

This new amenity is supplied with modern equipment for the slaughter of the animals and trade routes for the birds and poultry, among others. In 2023, the municipality was granted permission to start a new pet bird market and set it up in the Chukle, an area that will give Souq Al Jubail a new life.

The Livestock Market today is a significant regional hub that provides various live animals as well as standard services to various actors, highlighting the importance of such centers to the general livestock trade. 

Products Offered by Sharjah Livestock Market

A large number of animals and various types of services are offered at the livestock market. The following divisions were visible in my visits:

Live Animals

• Sheep and goats (141 specialized shops)
• Cattle and cows (26 shops)
• Camels (12 dedicated shops)
• Poultry and birds (74 shops)

Additional Products and Services

• Animal fodder and feed (44 shops)
• Halal slaughter services
• Meat cutting and packaging
• Veterinary care
• Home delivery services

The animals are based on breed, size, and price. In fact, I was able to see the commendable job vendors have done in pricing as they have goats from AED 2,500 to AED 2,800, and cows for AED 8,000. The diversification of information by the user credentials and keywords ensures the quality of the content.

Sharjah Livestock Market Slaughterhouse

The livestock market in Sharjah has a modernized slaughterhouse. The highly technologically oriented abattoir is composed of:

Livestock Slaughterhouse

• Automatic handling line that processes 240 cattle and goats per hour
• Separate line for larger animals like camels
• Four cold storage chambers storing to 1,000 carcasses at a time
• Operating hours: Saturday-Thursday 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM

Poultry Slaughterhouse

• A distinct poultry processing facility
• Operating hours: Saturday-Thursday 9:00 AM to 9:30 PM
• Friday hours: 9:00-11:00 AM, then 1:30-9:00 PM

A total of 7-12 veterinarians and about 20 trained butchers are employed at the site. On the festival of Eid, there were three lines operating simultaneously, manned by 100 butchers and 12 veterinarians, with 300 animals slaughtered per hour.

Service Fees

Prices for slaughter run from AED 15 to AED 70, depending on the size of the animal. The clients can pay cash at the cashier counters and they can wait at the place where it is processed with excellent air conditioning.

Market Timings & Operations

Indeed, on Saturdays through Thursdays, the market opens from 7:00 AM and closes at 10:00 PM. On Fridays, the schedule is from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM with a three-hour break from 1:30 PM to 10:00 PM. It starts from 7:00 PM and ends at midnight through Ramadan and Eid. Being one, the wool industry operates daily with extra staff and early Eid babels to behavioral flow.

Admittance to those major highways is provided for the tourists by signs and pave ways that ensure their favorable driving or taxi pickups. The market, however, is most frequented in the morning with exciting moments arriving between 7:00 to 11:00 AM when the market is well-stocked and visitors can these times are most enjoyable in terms of temperature. Other factors that fuel the reputation and quality of the shopping mall are the presence of chairs and signs

What People Say and Tips

This livestock market reviews always complement the facility for its clean and organized appearance. 

Positive Aspects

• Neat and perfectly arranged structure
• Knowledgeable and kind staff members
• Wide range of animal offerings
• Fair prices that are less compared to the Dubai markets
• Modern facilities and amenities
• The cleanliness of the place that is suitable for families

Visitor Tips:

• Show up early to get the best choice of animals
• Use your credit or debit card (there are payment kiosks)
• Take a private car because it is located in the non-central part of the city.
• We recommend dressing decently if someone is sharing facilities.

During Eid, the sacrificial ruminants can be pre-booked online through the market hotline.

Conclusion

The Sharjah Livestock Market is a lively place where animals are traded and people come to the modern facilities and extensive variety of livestock in large numbers. The market, which is managed by Sharjah Asset Management, offers sheep, goats, camels, and various other animals that give all the residents the opportunity to live a happy and organized life.

Customers’ positive reviews reflect the clean environment and friendly personnel of the market. It is advisable for the tourists to come first and above all to face a seamless and extremely productive way of their visits. Follow us for everything happening in Arab Emirates