Dh15 per kilo for UAE’s popular superfood: Here’s where you’ll find some of the best, freshly harvested dates in the region

Dh15 per kilo for UAE’s popular superfood: Here’s where you’ll find some of the best, freshly harvested dates in the region

The 9th edition of the dates festival returns to Souk Al Jubail in Sharjah

Published: Fri 16 Jun 2023, 6:00 AM

Dates are the highlight at the popular market in Sharjah as the 9th edition of dates festival returns to Souk Al Jubail where visitors were treated to a mouthwatering display of dates. This tropical fruits is associated with the country’s cultural, heritage and tradition. The festival, held annually for three months showcases varieties of dates grown locally and from the neighbouring countries.

Eight vendors

As many as eight stalls have been established by the Sharjah municipality, offering a wide variety of freshly harvested dates and every vendor stocks nearly 500 kilograms every day.

As the atmosphere of the dates festival filled the air, vendors were seen immersed in the task of assorting the morning's supply of dates. With precision and care, they segregated each variety, making sure that the highest quality dates are offered to the visitors. Working at a fast pace, these vendors inspect each date, examining its size, colour, and texture.

Over 15 varieties of dates

Mujeebur Rahman, a vendor at stall no.1 said that they have nearly 15 varieties of dates available with them. “From now, every morning, we will have to carefully