Dates are among the sweetest fruit around and are especially popular in the Middle East and
North Africa (MENA) region, where date palms are grown in large quantities. The date fruit is
highly nutrient, due to its richness in fiber, minerals and vitamins. 365 Plus offers Premium
quality of dates, imported from the best palm trees farm grown in Saudi Arabia and Egypt.
Dates come in hundreds of varieties and shapes, range in color from bright red to bright
yellow but there are essential seven types our experts strive to harvest from origin palm tree
farms and offer them fresh for wholesalers in different parts of UAE:

Ajwa:
Mainly grown in Al-Medina, this type is known for its sugary taste. It is of two kinds, soft and
hard and tends to be more dry than other types.

Khidri
The most renowned dates variety, the Khidri date delights with a chewy texture and
sweet taste that is suggestive of raisins with a deep aftertaste. Originating in Egypt,
the variety also stands out for its larger size and dark maroon-red skin.

Kholas
Commonly served with Arabic coffee as a sign of traditional hospitality, the Kholas
date has a mildly sweet, toffee flavor. This variety can be enjoyed at all stages of
maturity – whether balah (unripe), rhutab (semi-ripe) or tamr (fully-ripe). It has a
smooth golden brown, semi-translucent skin.

Medjool
One of the world’s most popular varieties, Medjool dates are also known as
California-style dates. The large dates are deep brown on the outside with thick,
amber-colored flesh. It presents a distinctive caramel flavor with a creamy, lingering
aftertaste.

Segai
With its striking multi-hued appearance and oblong shape, Segai dates are easily
distinguishable. Native to Saudi Arabia, the variety features a firm yellow rim on top
that’s reminiscent of warm brown sugar, while the brown base is soft and mildly
sweet.

Sokari
Sokari is also known as the ‘Royal date’. It’s available in both soft and hard varieties,
with the latter featuring crystalized sugars for a crisp, caramel bite that is
complemented by the mild sugary flesh.

Wanan
Its appearance is both long and cone-shaped, with dark, wrinkled skin. It’s similar in
taste to the classic Khidri but is slightly sweeter and deliciously satisfying.

Operations that take place to prepare dates for export
Goods are cleaned and sorted according to size.
The goods are fumigated and sterilized.
The goods are polished.