Ripe Organic

What's in the box: Usually a basket of seasonal organic fruit and vegetables from UAE farms, with optional dairy, eggs, pantry items and specialty foods.

Ripe Organic is a Dubai organic grocer that sells online and through its own Ripe Organic shops. It also runs Ripe Market, which has a blog, and a community project called The Collective by Ripe. The main draw is local organic fruit and vegetables that the company says are hand-picked daily from UAE farms. Orders placed online arrive the next day if you live in Dubai. The range goes well beyond produce. You can add dairy, eggs, pantry staples, superfoods, and gluten free, dairy free and vegan items, so one order can cover much of a weekly shop. There is a weekly recipe feature, a newsletter, and a fruit service for offices. The site does not say much about a fixed recurring box. It looks more like an online store where you build each basket yourself, so if you want a set subscription, check how repeat orders work before you sign up. Delivery details beyond next day service in Dubai are not given, and some parts of the site look dated. If your priorities are supporting local farms and buying certified organic food, it is a solid choice.