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Anbara dates are among the largest and most luxurious dates, originating from Al-Madinah.
• They are elongated, red-brown fruits that can exceed five centimeters in length, featuring a tiny stone and soft, protein-rich flesh.
• Anbara dates are rare and expensive, often considered the premier gift date in Saudi culture .
Anbara is among the largest and most luxurious dates, from Al-Madinah: an elongated red-brown fruit often over five centimetres, with a tiny stone and soft, protein-rich flesh. Rare and expensive, it is the premier gift date.
Open pageServing dates with Arabic coffee is a pillar of Saudi hospitality: dates are offered first, then coffee is poured into a small cup with the right hand. For formal gifts, premium varieties such as Anbara, Segai and Ajwa are chosen in wooden or leather boxes, an…
Open pageAjwa is a dark, soft-textured date from Al-Madinah. It is renowned for its medicinal value, mentioned in prophetic medicine, and is among the most prized dates in the Islamic world.
Open pageKhalas is an amber-colored date from Al-Ahsa oasis, famous for its rich caramel flavor and balanced texture. It is the signature variety of eastern Saudi Arabia.
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