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Firm white flesh that stays intact over high heat makes hamour fish a natural choice for grilling, whole roasting and UAE style Machboos. Fresh Fish Dubai offers fresh Hamour, also known locally as Suman or Suman fish, sourced as fresh marine catch and prepared by hand to your selected cut. Choose whole cleaned or fillet preparation in 500g or 1kg quantities, starting from AED 35 per 500g , with chilled delivery across Dubai and other UAE emirates. Your fish is kept at 0 to 4°C , packed for refrigerated transport and prepared only after you order. Order 24/7 by phone, WhatsApp or through the online shop for a firm, mild tasting fish that works especially well with charcoal grilling, spice rubs and rice dishes.
Hamour Fish at a Glance
Attribute | Details |
English name | Hamour Fish |
Arabic name | سمك هامور |
Other name | Suman fish, Suman |
Scientific name | Epinephelus coioides |
Family | Serranidae |
Habitat | Coastal reefs, rocky areas and other nearshore marine habitats |
Typical texture | Firm, moist and flaky |
Flavour | Mild, clean marine flavour |
Preparation | Whole cleaned or fillet |
Pack sizes | 500g and 1kg |
Starting price | AED 35 per 500g |
Storage | Keep refrigerated at 0 to 4°C |
Availability | Fresh, subject to daily catch and stock |
Piece count | Varies by fish size; sold by weight rather than fixed piece count |
The Environment Agency Abu Dhabi identifies Hamour locally as Epinephelus coioides, while FishBase classifies the species within the Serranidae family.
Variant | Weight | Price | Preparation |
Whole Cleaned Hamour Fish | 500g | AED 35 | Scaled, gutted and cleaned |
Whole Cleaned Hamour Fish | 1kg | AED 65 | Scaled, gutted and cleaned |
Hamour Fish Fillet | 500g | AED 42 | Boneless fillet |
Hamour Fish Fillet | 1kg | AED 78 | Boneless fillet |
How your Hamour is picked
We select Hamour based on the condition of the flesh, overall appearance and suitability for the requested cut. Because Hamour is a firm reef fish, the whole fish is checked before cleaning so the final cut remains intact rather than being assembled from pre cut portions.
Hamour has a firm bite that handles direct heat better than many softer white fish. Its mild flavour also gives marinades, saffron, lemon, garlic and Gulf spice blends room to show through.
For Machboos, larger pieces can be cooked with the rice without breaking apart easily. For grilling, the flesh can be seasoned simply with lemon, oil and spices before going directly onto the grill.
• Cut after ordering: Your Hamour is hand cleaned and prepared for the cut you select rather than being sold as a permanently pre packed portion.
• Fish specific handling: Hamour has firm flesh but can lose its clean surface if handled repeatedly, so the fish stays refrigerated at 0 to 4°C and is cut close to dispatch.
• 24/7 ordering: Fresh Fish Dubai accepts orders by phone, WhatsApp and the online shop at any time, with preparation based on the selected weight and cut.
Grilling: Season whole cleaned fish or thick fillets and grill for about 5 to 7 minutes per side, depending on thickness.
Pan cooking: Cook fillets over medium heat for about 4 to 5 minutes per side until the centre is opaque.
Machboos: Add cleaned portions during the cooking stage so the firm flesh remains intact while absorbing the rice spices.
Feature | Hamour Fish | Sea Bass | Red Snapper |
Texture | Firm and flaky | Firm and tender | Firm and flaky |
Flavour | Mild marine flavour | Mild and clean | Mild with a slightly richer taste |
Bones | Present in whole fish | Present in whole fish | Present in whole fish |
Best cooking method | Grill, Machboos, roast | Grill, bake | Grill, fry, curry |
Price position | Premium | Premium | Mid to premium |
Current UAE retail listings also place Hamour among the higher priced marine fish, with current FreshToHome listings showing Hamour at around AED 32 per 500g and Carrefour listing fresh Hamour fillet with an approximate piece count.
Hamour is suitable for people looking for a protein rich marine fish with a mild flavour and firm texture.
It contains no carbohydrates in the reference grouper nutrition data and provides protein with relatively low total fat.
Whole Hamour contains bones, so choose fillet preparation when you want easier portioning.
People with a known fish allergy should avoid Hamour.
