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Faskar Fish (فسكر) stands out for its distinctive two dark head bars, medium firm white flesh and mild sweet flavour that holds well on the grill or in traditional machboos. Fresh Fish Dubai selects Faskar according to daily availability, then hand picks, cleans and cuts it to your chosen whole, cleaned, steak or fillet style. Starting from AED 30 per 500g or AED 60 per 1kg, you can order Fresh faskar Fish chilled at 0 to 4°C for delivery across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Ajman, with same day UAE delivery available for eligible areas and 2 hour express delivery options. Your fish is packed for temperature controlled transport, with preparation handled after ordering rather than supplied pre cooked or pre packed. Order online, by phone or WhatsApp 24/7 and use Faskar Fish for charcoal grilling, pan frying, baked fish, Machboos or other Gulf style rice dishes. Faskar Fish is the two bar seabream known for its two distinctive dark bars across the head, medium firm white flesh and mild sweet flavour. Fresh Fish Dubai prepares each fish after your order rather than selling pre cooked or pre packed stock. Choose whole, whole cleaned, steaks or fillet preparation according to availability. Faskar Fish Variants and Weights Preparation 500g 1kg Uncut / As Is AED 20 AED 40 Whole Cleaned AED 22.50 AED 45 Steaks / Slices AED 22.50 AED 45 Fillet No Skin AED 35 AED 70 How Fresh Faskar Fish Is Picked Fresh Faskar Fish is identified by its characteristic pair of dark bars across the head, yellowish fins and firm body structure. Fresh Fish Dubai hand picks the available fish and checks visible freshness indicators before preparation. The fish is then cleaned and cut only after the order is received.
Attribute | Faskar Fish Details |
English name | Faskar Fish |
Faskar Fish in English | Twobar Seabream |
Arabic name | فسكر |
Scientific name | Acanthopagrus bifasciatus |
Family | Sparidae |
Habitat | Marine, brackish and reef associated |
Depth | About 2 to 20 metres |
Distribution | Western Indian Ocean and Persian Gulf |
Identifying feature | Two conspicuous dark bars across the head |
Body colour | Silver grey with yellow fins |
Texture | Medium firm |
Flavour | Mild and slightly sweet |
Preparation | Whole, cleaned, steaks or fillet subject to available variants |
Storage | 0 to 4°C |
Freshness | Fresh product, prepared to order |
Maximum reported size | 36.2cm standard length |
Brand | Fresh Fish Dubai |
Serving customers since | 2020 |
FishBase identifies the two black head bars as a defining feature and records the species at up to 36.2cm standard length.
Fresh Fish Dubai selects Faskar based on the visible characteristics that identify this species, especially the two dark bars crossing the head and the yellow colouring of the dorsal and caudal fins. The fish is then hand picked according to daily availability before being cleaned and cut for your selected preparation.
Fresh Faskar should have clear eyes, firm flesh and a clean marine smell. The distinctive head markings also provide a useful species identification check before preparation.
Faskar Fish has medium firm white flesh with a mild, slightly sweet flavour. Its structure makes it suitable for cooking methods where the fish needs to retain its shape, including whole grilling, pan frying and Gulf style rice dishes.
The fish is also suitable for preparations where the flesh is separated from the bone, such as fillets and steaks, subject to the available product variants.
Faskar Fish is sold according to weight and preparation. The current benchmarked product listing shows whole or uncut options starting around AED 65 per 1kg, while cleaned, steak and fillet preparations are listed from around AED 70 per 1kg.
Because fresh fish prices can change with catch, size and availability, the live Fresh Fish Dubai product price should always be treated as the final purchase price.
Carrefour UAE demonstrates the value of showing weight and approximate piece count clearly on fresh seafood listings, such as products displaying both pack weight and approximate pieces per kilogram.
• Species specific selection: Faskar has two distinctive dark bars across its head, giving the preparation team a clear visual characteristic to check when selecting the fish.
• Prepared after you order: Fresh Fish Dubai hand picks, cleans and cuts fresh Faskar according to the selected preparation rather than supplying pre cooked seafood.
• Temperature controlled handling: Faskar is kept and transported at 0 to 4°C, with chilled handling continuing through delivery.
Fresh Fish Dubai has served customers since 2020. Orders are available 24 hours a day through the online shop, phone or WhatsApp.
Faskar works particularly well with cooking methods that allow its medium firm flesh to retain its structure. Choose the preparation according to the dish you are making.
Score the skin and season with lemon, garlic, cumin, salt and olive oil. Grill at approximately 200°C for 12 to 15 minutes, adjusting the time according to the fish size.
Season cleaned portions or fillets with salt, black pepper, paprika and lemon. Cook over medium heat for about 4 to 6 minutes per side until the thickest part is fully cooked.
Use cleaned Faskar with basmati rice, onion, tomato, dried lime and Gulf spices. Cook the fish according to portion size, usually allowing around 20 to 25 minutes for the fish to cook through.
Feature | Faskar Fish | Hamour | Seabass |
Texture | Medium firm and flaky | Firm and meaty | Medium firm |
Flavour | Mild and slightly sweet | Mild and rich | Mild and clean |
Bones | Central spine with normal fish bones | Larger main bones | Moderate bone structure |
Best cooking | Grill, fry, Machboos | Grill, fry, steam | Bake, grill, steam |
Price position | Varies by catch and preparation | Usually higher priced | Varies by origin and size |
These are practical cooking comparisons rather than fixed market price claims. Fresh fish pricing changes according to size, origin, preparation and daily supply.
Faskar can be included in meals for people looking for a protein containing fish with a mild flavour and versatile cooking options.
Anyone with a fish allergy should avoid Faskar Fish.
People following a medically prescribed diet should use the nutrition information supplied for their specific dietary requirements rather than treating this product page as medical advice.
Children can eat properly cooked fish as part of a suitable diet, but bones should be carefully removed before serving.
