# The best Saudi date varieties

Ajwa, Sukkari, Khalas and Medjool: the most famous date varieties of Saudi Arabia and where they grow.

- 27 votes · 11 items
- Aug 19, 2024 · ramenhunter77
- https://even.best/en/l/2512/the-best-saudi-date-varieties

## Top 11

1. **Sukkari** (4 · ▲4 ▼0) — Qassim's honey-sweet date, the kingdom's most popular.
2. **Khalas** (4 · ▲4 ▼0) — Al-Ahsa's date served with Arabic coffee.
3. **Ajwa** (3 · ▲3 ▼0) — Medina's famous dark date.
4. **Anbara** (3 · ▲3 ▼0) — The 'kings' date': large with a small pit.
5. **Nabtat Saif** (3 · ▲3 ▼0) — Large date from Qassim.
6. **Khudri** (2 · ▲2 ▼0) — Large dark date that keeps well.
7. **Safawi** (1 · ▲2 ▼1) — Black date from Medina.
8. **Medjool** (1 · ▲1 ▼0) — The queen of dates: large and very sweet.
9. **Barhi** (1 · ▲1 ▼0) — Soft yellow date often eaten fresh.
10. **Zahidi** (0 · ▲1 ▼1) — Dry oval date, widely exported.
11. **Segae** (-1 · ▲0 ▼1) — Two-tone luxury date, red and golden.

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