Once we’re suitably kitted out in plastic robes — to avoid bringing in new insects — we’re allowed inside the UAE’s biggest plastic structures ,all rising more than seven feet into the air and fastened above our heads to maximize their output.
Spanning over six thousand square metres each, these greenhouses are home to rows and rows of vines , UAE farmers aren’t just growing beautiful, eye-catching vegetables; clearly they taste as good as they look.
Supporting local agriculture isn’t just about weekend trips to farmers’ markets across the UAE — it’s as easy as shopping at your local supermarket. With teamwork, conviction and hard graft, even the desert can bear fruit.
News Source: Desert farms yield same-day produce for UAE consumers
