Al-Ahsa

In eastern Arabia, the Al-Ahsa oasis stretches across more than 2.5 million palms — the largest palm oasis on Earth and a UNESCO World Heritage site. This is the birthplace of Khalas, the king of eastern dates, grown beside Ruzeiz and Shishi in groves watered by artesian springs thousands of years old.

From the historic souqs of Hofuf to modern packing houses, Al-Ahsa turns every harvest season into a celebration that draws farmers, traders and date lovers from everywhere.