Fresh dates
Customers repeatedly describe the dates as fresh, soft, tasty, and high quality.
Saudi Dates Center - المركز السعودي للتمور
Al Garhoud
Saudi Dates Center is a gift shop in Al Garhoud specialising in dates and Arabian treats. Reviews highlight fresh date varieties, elegant gift packaging, and products such as the Saffron Maamoul Amber Set and Dubai Chocolate Pistachio Kunafa.
Reputation Score
4.9
★★★★★
104 ratings
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The Good Stuff
Wide variety
There is a broad selection of date varieties, with staff helping shoppers compare options and choose suitable ones.
Gift presentation
Gift boxes and date-and-chocolate selections are praised for elegant packaging and attractive presentation.
Helpful guidance
Reviews describe attentive explanations and assistance when selecting date varieties and gift collections.
Reasonable value
Several customers found the prices reasonable or affordable, especially alongside the product quality.
Clean setting
The shop is described as tidy, elegant, and cheerful rather than purely functional.
Tips for a Better Visit
Ask comparisons. Ask for help comparing date varieties; a reviewer valued the clear explanations when choosing the right ones.
Consider gifting. If you need a present, ask about gift orders and presentation, which reviewers found especially polished.
Taste coffee. If coffee matters to you, try it before buying or ordering, since one reviewer found it unlike typical Saudi coffee.
Browse collections. Look beyond plain dates: customers specifically mention boxed collections, stuffed dates, sweets, and coffee.
Plan the visit
Practical details
51 5th St
Umm Ramool, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
Popular Mentions
Saffron Maamoul Amber Set
This gift set is praised for its delicate, aromatic crumble and elegant packaging.
Stuffed Dates Set
A named boxed date option included in one customer’s varied purchase.
Thamriya sweets
A distinctive sweet praised for its rich texture and restrained sweetness.
Citrine Box
A gift box noted for its careful and elegant presentation.
Dubai Chocolate Pistachio Kunafa
Customers describe the pistachio kunafa as toasty and bold alongside smooth Belgian chocolate.
Authentic coffee
Coffee is sold alongside the sweets and dates, though reviews are mixed on how traditionally Saudi it tastes.
Common Concerns
Small shop
One customer found the shop a bit small, which could make browsing less comfortable at busy moments.
Coffee quality
One review felt the served coffee did not match the quality of typical Saudi coffee.
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The Bottom Line
Saudi Dates Center in Al Garhoud is geared towards shoppers who want dates for home or gifting, with reviews repeatedly pointing to freshness, variety, and polished presentation. You can browse date selections, ask for help choosing between varieties, and pick up boxed treats rather than settling for a simple bag of dates. The named products that stand out include the Saffron Maamoul Amber Set, Stuffed Dates Set, Thamriya sweets, and Citrine Box.
One detailed review liked the maamoul’s delicate crumble, found the Thamriya rich without being too sweet, and praised the careful packaging. Another customer specifically enjoyed the Dubai Chocolate Pistachio Kunafa, describing the pistachio kunafa and Belgian chocolate combination as bold and rich. Gift presentation is a genuine strength in the feedback, making the shop useful when appearance matters as much as the contents.
Service is consistently described as welcoming, professional, and helpful, with staff taking time to explain the collections. Prices are often called reasonable or affordable, although one reviewer felt they were steep for the quality. The shop has also been described as small, so browsing may feel compact.
Coffee receives mixed feedback: some customers enjoy it, while one found it below typical Saudi coffee standards, making a taste-first approach sensible.