Types of Dates
A BUYER’S GUIDE TO THE WORLD’S FAVOURITE DATE VARIETIES
Medjool dates — our speciality
Medjool (also spelled Madjool or Medjoul) is the largest and most prized date variety, known as “the King of Dates”. Kabri imports Medjool dates directly from farms in the Jordan Valley, where the warm climate and fertile soil produce soft, juicy dates with a deep caramel flavour.
- Premium Medjool — 0–10% skin separation
- Delight Medjool — 10–20% skin separation
- Sizes — Super Jumbo, Jumbo, Large, Medium, Small
Dates from farms in Jordan, the UAE and Saudi Arabia
We source directly from farms in three countries. Popular items are in our online shop; every other variety is available for retail and wholesale on request.
🇯🇴 Jordan
Medjool (Premium, Delight, Classic, Fresh Rutab) and Barhi — from the Jordan Valley.
🇦🇪 UAE
Khalas, Lulu, Fard, Khenaizi, Shishi, Barhi, Sukkari and other Emirati farm dates.
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
Ajwa, Safawi, Mabroom, Sagai, Sukkari, Khalas, Barhi, Rothana, Anbara and more.
Popular date varieties compared
| Variety | Main origin | Taste & texture |
|---|---|---|
| Medjool | Jordan, Palestine, USA, Morocco | Large, soft and moist with a rich caramel taste — the premium choice for gifting and retail. |
| Ajwa | Madinah, Saudi Arabia | Small, dark and soft with a mild, fruity flavour; highly valued for its heritage. |
| Sukkari | Qassim, Saudi Arabia | Golden, very sweet and soft — “sukkar” means sugar. A favourite for Ramadan. |
| Khalas | Al Ahsa (Saudi Arabia), UAE, Oman | Amber, soft and caramel-like; one of the most popular everyday dates in the Gulf. |
| Safawi | Madinah, Saudi Arabia | Dark, long and semi-soft with a mild sweetness. |
| Mabroom | Madinah, Saudi Arabia | Long, slim and chewy with a less sugary taste. |
| Sagai (Segai) | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | Two-tone: crunchy golden tip and soft dark base. |
| Barhi | Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Jordan | Small and round; eaten fresh and crunchy (khalal) or soft and syrupy when ripe. |
| Deglet Noor | Tunisia, Algeria, USA | Semi-dry, light amber and delicately sweet — widely used in baking. |
| Zahidi | Iraq, Iran | Golden, firm and semi-dry with a nutty flavour; good value for bulk use. |
Looking for a variety other than Medjool for your business? Contact our sales team for availability and wholesale prices.
Medjool vs other dates
Medjool vs Ajwa: Medjool is larger, softer and sweeter; Ajwa is smaller and drier with a milder flavour.
Medjool vs Sukkari: Sukkari is lighter and more sugary; Medjool is meatier with a deeper caramel taste.
Medjool vs Deglet Noor: Deglet Noor is semi-dry and smaller, used mostly for baking; Medjool is soft and eaten fresh.
Medjool vs Khalas: Khalas is a mid-size everyday date; Medjool is the premium, larger choice for gifts and high-end retail.
Dates delivery across all UAE emirates
Kabri delivers fresh dates to every emirate: Dubai · Abu Dhabi · Sharjah · Ajman · Umm Al Quwain · Ras Al Khaimah · Fujairah · Al Ain. Delivery is free above the minimum order for your emirate. See our delivery rates.