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Dates Market

Dates are an integral part of Saudi Arabian cuisine and culture, and visiting a local dates market allows visitors to experience the diversity of this staple food.

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Al Qassim, known as the “dates capital” of Saudi Arabia, hosts a famous annual date festival, but dates markets can be found across the country, offering a variety of dates from sweet and soft to nutty and firm. These markets not only provide a chance to taste and purchase different varieties of dates but also offer a glimpse into the agricultural heritage of Saudi Arabia.

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