Quick answer: In Dubai you can buy dates from supermarkets, traditional souks and specialist online stores. Supermarkets are convenient but dates are often pre-packed and stored at room temperature. Souks offer variety, but origin and storage vary from shop to shop. Online specialists such as Tamooriya keep dates cold-stored below 5°C, pack them after you order and deliver the next working day across the UAE.
Last updated: 14 November 2026
Where can you buy dates in Dubai?
1. Supermarkets and hypermarkets
Easy and open late, with many brands in one aisle. The trade-off is that most dates are pre-packed weeks or months earlier and sit on shelves at room temperature, so freshness and softness can vary. Check the pack for origin and harvest information.
2. Traditional souks and date shops
Traditional markets such as those in Deira are good for tasting before you buy and for loose dates by the kilo. Quality depends on the shop, so ask where the dates come from, which variety they are and how they are stored.
3. Malls and gift shops
Good for presentation and gifting, usually at a premium. Fine for a gift box, but compare the price per kg with what is inside the box.
4. Online specialists
Online stores can offer clearer sourcing and fresher stock because dates go from cold storage to your box only when you order. Tamooriya works this way: 2026 harvest dates from Madinah, Al Qassim and Jericho, cold-stored below 5°C and delivered from our Dubai warehouse.
How to choose good dates, wherever you buy
- Origin is stated. “Ajwa” should say Madinah. Be careful with vague labels such as “Ajwa-type”.
- The variety is named clearly, for example Medjool, Sukkari or Safawi.
- Storage is explained. Cold-stored dates stay softer and fresher for longer.
- Texture matches the variety. Medjool should be very soft, Ajwa soft and slightly fibrous, fresh Sukkari melt-in-mouth.
- The price makes sense. Very cheap dates are often old stock or not from the origin they claim.
More detail in our guides on what to look for when buying premium dates and the best dates in Dubai by type and price.
Which dates should you buy?
- Ajwa (Madinah): mild, less sweet, soft.
- Medjool (Palestine): caramel flavour, very soft and juicy.
- Fresh Sukkari (Al Qassim): honey-sweet and melt-in-mouth.
- Sagai Rutab: light caramel, soft with a crisp tip.
- Mabroom: toffee notes, chewy.
- Safawi: mild molasses, soft.
Not sure? The combo packs let you taste several varieties.
Delivery and pickup in Dubai
- Next working day delivery across the UAE.
- 2-hour express delivery in Dubai on request, for an extra charge.
- Collect from our warehouse in Al Qusais Industrial Area 5 (near DAFZA), daily 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
See our Dubai delivery page for areas covered.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to buy dates in Dubai?
The best place is the one that tells you the origin and variety and stores dates properly. Specialist stores that cold-store their dates, such as Tamooriya, usually give you the freshest result.
Where can I buy fresh dates in Dubai?
Look for sellers who keep dates cold-stored and pack to order. Tamooriya packs after you order, from 2026 harvest stock held below 5°C.
Can I pick up dates near me in Dubai?
Yes, you can collect from our Al Qusais warehouse daily from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, or choose next-day delivery or 2-hour express in Dubai.
Where can I buy cheap dates in Dubai?
Compare the price per kg, not the box price. Buying larger packs helps: Ajwa is AED 20 for 250 g and AED 80 per kg, and orders of 30 kg and above get wholesale pricing.
