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Dummy textThe dates season market is on every day from Thursday 15 October to Saturday 24 October, from 4 pm. Expect busier roads around the market in the evening. Times and directions

Experience · Al-Awali

Lunch at a date farm

Meet the farmers, taste Madinah varieties and eat in the shade of the palms.

Time needed: Half a day
Best time: Midday, October–March
Crowds: Quiet
Cost: Paid
Families: Good for families
Access: Partly step-free

Tip: Book the farm hosting ahead; it sells out in the cooler months.

The route

Walking route in Google Maps

Family activity
Palm and date farms
Al-Awali & the farms
Family friendly
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Family farm hosting
Sun 18 Oct · 12 PM · Al-Awali farms
Family friendly

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