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Makroona Fish is a slender Greater Lizardfish with soft white flesh that works especially well when fried until crisp, while its naturally small bones make careful cleaning important. Fresh Fish Dubai selects Saurida tumbil from marine waters associated with the Arabian Gulf and wider Indian Ocean region, then hand picks, cleans and cuts each fish after your order instead of using pre cooked or pre packed portions. Choose whole, cleaned or fillet preparation in 500 g and 1 kg options, starting from AED 17.50 per 500 g , with chilled food grade packaging and continuous temperature control at 0 to 4°C. Order online, by phone or through WhatsApp 24 hours a day for delivery across Dubai, including Dubai Marina and Jumeirah Beach Residence within 60 to 90 minutes, Business Bay and Al Barsha within 60 to 90 minutes, Downtown Dubai, Jumeirah and Palm Jumeirah within 90 to 120 minutes, and Arabian Ranches, Mirdif and Silicon Oasis within 120 to 150 minutes. Other UAE states are served with same day delivery, and 2 hour express delivery is available. Its mild taste suits crisp frying, pan cooking and traditional spiced fish dishes. Makroona Fish Price and Variants Variant Weight Price Preparation Makroona Fish Whole 500 g AED 17.50 Whole fish Makroona Fish Whole 1 kg AED 33.00 Whole fish Makroona Fish Cleaned 1 kg AED 38.00 Scaled and gutted Makroona Fish Fillet 500 g AED 22.00 Boneless style fillet preparation Makroona Fish Fillet 1 kg AED 44.00 Boneless style fillet preparation How Makroona Fish is picked The long body and pointed head make Makroona easy to identify at the fish counter. Fresh Fish Dubai selects fish with clear eyes, intact skin and firm flesh, then prepares the chosen weight after ordering. Because Makroona can contain many fine bones, the cleaning and filleting stage receives particular attention.
Attribute | Details |
English name | Makroona Fish |
Arabic name | سمك مكرونة |
Common name | Greater Lizardfish |
Scientific name | Saurida tumbil |
Family | Synodontidae |
Habitat | Marine waters and muddy bottom areas |
Distribution | Indo West Pacific |
Gulf presence | Persian Gulf and Arabian Sea |
FAO area | Western Indian Ocean Area 51 |
Maximum reported length | 60 cm |
Typical preparation | Whole, cleaned or fillet |
Availability | Fresh stock subject to daily catch |
Storage temperature | 0 to 4°C |
Main cooking uses | Frying, pan cooking and fish dishes |
FishBase records Saurida tumbil as a marine species associated with muddy bottoms and trawling grounds. Its distribution includes the Persian Gulf and Arabian Sea, extending through the wider Indo West Pacific.
Makroona has an elongated body and relatively soft white flesh. Its mild flavour makes it useful for frying, while its small bones mean that preparation matters more than it does with many thick fillet fish.
The species can reach about 60 cm in length, so the number of fish in a kilogram changes with the size of the available catch.
• Prepared around its bone structure: Makroona can contain fine bones, so Fresh Fish Dubai cleans and prepares the fish according to the selected cut instead of treating it like a standard thick fillet fish.
• Size varies naturally: Saurida tumbil can reach 60 cm, so piece count per kilogram depends on the daily catch size rather than a fixed number.
• Chilled specifically for its soft flesh: Makroona remains continuously refrigerated between 0 and 4°C during storage and delivery to help retain the flesh structure needed for frying.
Fresh Fish Dubai has served customers since 2020. Orders are accepted 24 hours a day through the online shop, phone and WhatsApp.
Deep frying: Season cleaned Makroona and fry at about 180°C for 6 to 8 minutes, turning once.
Pan frying: Cook portions over medium high heat for about 4 minutes per side until the flesh is opaque.
Oven cooking: Season cleaned fish with garlic, lemon and herbs and bake at 200°C for about 15 to 20 minutes depending on size.
Feature | Scad Fish | ||
Texture | Soft and flaky | Firm and flaky | Firm and slightly oily |
Flavour | Mild and slightly sweet | Mild marine flavour | Stronger marine flavour |
Bones | Many fine bones | Moderate bones | Noticeable bones |
Best cooking method | Frying | Frying or grilling | Frying or grilling |
Price position | Budget | Budget to mid range | Budget |
Retail listings describe Makroona as a soft fleshed fish suitable for frying, while UAE supermarket listings also show it as a relatively low priced local fish.
