An onion the size of a baby's head and weighing nearly 1kg has caught the attention of shoppers and restaurant owners at Dubai's Al Awir Market.

Priced at Dh2.5 per kg, this massive onion is being sold at Bloom Market in Al Awir.

“I have been working in Al Awir for 18 years, and I have never seen an onion this big,” said longtime vendor Mohammed Yaseen, holding one up with both hands.“It's almost the size of a face.”

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The giant onion, imported from China, is almost triple the size of regular onions that usually weigh between 100 to 200 grams.

“People come here out of curiosity. They look at it, take pictures, buy one, and then come back to take more,” Yaseen.“Some just can't believe it's real until they touch it.”

According to Yaseen, the onion has a high water content and a slightly different taste compared to regular onions.“It's sweeter and milder. When people cut it, they don't cry,” he said.

Because of its large size and juicy texture, the onion is gaining popularity among restaurant owners too.“Chefs and restaurant buyers are buying it in bulk,” said Yaseen.“They say it gives salads a better taste and works well for gravy too.”

The unusual vegetable has turned into a bit of a local attraction at the market.“One customer told me it reminded him of his childhood when vegetables were bigger and tastier,” Yaseen added.

While not officially confirmed as the world's largest onion, it's certainly the biggest most Dubai shoppers have seen. And at Dh2.50 a kg, it's also turning out to be a good deal.

“It's not just the size. People love it because it tastes good and stands out,” Yaseen said.

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