> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://testiweb.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Best Quality Dates in UAE by Variety and Pack Size - URL: https://testiweb.com/best-quality-dates-uae/ - Published: 2026-09-07T07:25:22.000Z - Updated: 2026-09-07T09:49:25.000Z - Description: A shortlist of six dried date packs, ranked for UAE shoppers by origin, variety, pack size and pouch format, with Date Crown Lulu leading the set. - Author: Colette Salinas - Tags: Bedding & Sleep, #Pantry, #Dried Fruit The best quality dates in UAE for most shoppers are the Date Crown Lulu Dates 1000g, a 2.2 lb resealable pouch of hand-picked Emirates fruit that is the only named UAE cultivar in this set. If you would rather start with a soft, caramel-sweet Medjool, the NUTS U.S. Natural Medjool Dates in a 2 lb pack are the better first buy. Most date guides compare sweetness, and sweetness is not what decides it here. Variety, origin and pouch format do. In this guide 1. [Best quality dates in UAE at a glance](#best-quality-dates-in-uae-at-a-glance) 2. [How I narrowed six packs from a much longer list](#how-i-narrowed-six-packs-from-a-much-longer-list) 3. [Lulu, Medjool, Deglet Noor or jujube: which variety fits which use?](#lulu-medjool-deglet-noor-or-jujube-which-variety-fits-which-use) 4. [1\. Date Crown Lulu Dates 1000g — Best overall](#1-date-crown-lulu-dates-1000g-%E2%80%94-best-overall) 5. [2\. NUTS U.S. Natural Medjool Dates — Best for beginners](#2-nuts-us-natural-medjool-dates-%E2%80%94-best-for-beginners) 6. [3\. GXXDMZAQ Premium Jujube Red Dates — Best budget pick](#3-gxxdmzaq-premium-jujube-red-dates-%E2%80%94-best-budget-pick) 7. [4\. Generic UAE Arabian Dates — Best for heavy use](#4-generic-uae-arabian-dates-%E2%80%94-best-for-heavy-use) 8. [5\. Sahara Gold Golden Non Pitted Medjool Dates — Best for families](#5-sahara-gold-golden-non-pitted-medjool-dates-%E2%80%94-best-for-families) 9. [6\. Made In Nature Organic Deglet Noor Dates — Most versatile](#6-made-in-nature-organic-deglet-noor-dates-%E2%80%94-most-versatile) 10. [Does the pack size on the label match how you actually eat dates?](#does-the-pack-size-on-the-label-match-how-you-actually-eat-dates) 11. [What the listings do not tell you about UAE dates](#what-the-listings-do-not-tell-you-about-uae-dates) 12. [Winner versus runner-up: Date Crown Lulu against the California Medjool](#winner-versus-runner-up-date-crown-lulu-against-the-california-medjool) 13. [The verdict](#the-verdict) 14. [FAQ](#faq) ## Best quality dates in UAE at a glance | Pick | Variety & origin | Pack size | Price | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | -------------------------------- | ------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------- | | **Best overall**[Date Crown Lulu Dates 1000g](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FPYP1BW9?tag=testiweb-20) | Lulu, UAE | 2.2 lb pouch | [Check Price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FPYP1BW9?tag=testiweb-20) | | **Best for beginners**[NUTS U.S. Natural Medjool Dates](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KYZ8RL7?tag=testiweb-20) | Medjool, California | 2 lb bag | [Check Price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KYZ8RL7?tag=testiweb-20) | | **Best budget pick**[GXXDMZAQ Premium Jujube Red Dates](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FDKT5KGP?tag=testiweb-20) | Jujube, Chinese origin claim | 1.1 lb jar | [Check Price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FDKT5KGP?tag=testiweb-20) | | **Best for heavy use**[Generic UAE Arabian Dates](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DJBV95KJ?tag=testiweb-20) | Arabian (unspecified), UAE claim | 2.2 lb, 2 x 500g pouches | [Check Price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DJBV95KJ?tag=testiweb-20) | | **Best for families**[Sahara Gold Golden Non Pitted Medjool Dates](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DT4X4Z2F?tag=testiweb-20) | Medjool, non-pitted | 14 oz bag | [Check Price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DT4X4Z2F?tag=testiweb-20) | | **Most versatile**[Made In Nature Organic Deglet Noor Dates](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RYJ7VHL?tag=testiweb-20) | Deglet Noor, Tunisia | 2.5 lb bag | [Check Price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RYJ7VHL?tag=testiweb-20) | ## How I narrowed six packs from a much longer list Three cuts thinned a much larger listing pool down to the six above. The first cut was origin honesty. Any listing that used the words "Arabian" or "Middle Eastern" in the title but named a farm in a different country in the fine print was dropped. Two of the picks here carry a direct UAE origin claim from the seller, and one, Date Crown Lulu, names the specific cultivar and country. The other three are transparent about being grown elsewhere: California, Tunisia and China. That transparency is the point. The second cut was pack format. Dates go stale in a torn plastic sleeve within a fortnight. Every pick here ships in either a resealable pouch or a resealable jar, so a household that eats a handful a day is not throwing dried-out fruit away in week three. Five of the six state the resealable format directly in the feature bullets. The third cut was variety clarity. If the listing would not tell me whether I was buying a Medjool, a Deglet Noor, a Lulu or a jujube, it was out. This is where a lot of "premium quality dates" packs lose the plot. All six survivors name their variety, though for the Generic UAE pouch that name is only "Arabian", which is a region, not a cultivar. Note on the search itself: "in UAE" here is a shopping context, not a specification Amazon can verify at the pack level. I have not treated any product as UAE-shipped or UAE-stocked. What I have treated as evidence is where the fruit was grown, when the listing says so. ## Lulu, Medjool, Deglet Noor or jujube: which variety fits which use? Variety is what actually decides this category, and it is what most guides skip because it is harder to write about than sweetness. Here is how the four varieties in this set differ in the kitchen. - **Lulu** is a mid-size UAE date with a firm-to-tender bite. Date Crown, the biggest packer in the Emirates, treats Lulu as its everyday household variety. It sits between a Deglet Noor and a Medjool in texture. - **Medjool** is the large, soft, caramel-textured date most Western shoppers picture when they hear "premium dates". The NUTS U.S. and Sahara Gold picks are both Medjools. Sahara Gold's listing describes the texture as "soft, sticky and naturally caramel-sweet". - **Deglet Noor** is smaller, firmer and drier, with a nuttier flavour. Made In Nature's Deglet Noor listing describes a "caramel-like flavour" but the variety chops and bakes cleanly where a Medjool would smear. - **Jujube red dates** are a different fruit entirely, from the *Ziziphus* tree rather than the date palm. They are what Chinese cooks brew into soups and teas. If you bought the GXXDMZAQ jar expecting a palm date, that is a returns problem. Match the variety to the use case. Eating out of hand and stuffing with cheese wants Medjool. Chopping into a tagine or a granola bar wants Deglet Noor. Everyday snacking in a Gulf household wants Lulu. Brewing into a warming tea or a chicken soup wants jujube. ## 1\. Date Crown Lulu Dates 1000g — Best overall **The only pick in the set with a named UAE cultivar and a full-kilo resealable pouch, which is why it takes the top slot.** [![Date Crown Lulu Dates in a 1kg resealable pouch — the only named UAE cultivar in this set](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31esUnD-u8L._SL500_.jpg)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FPYP1BW9?tag=testiweb-20) **Best for:** shoppers who want an Emirates-grown Lulu date in a full-kilo resealable pouch **Skip it if:** you prefer the softer, caramel texture of a Medjool Date Crown is the packer most Gulf households already know, and the Lulu is its everyday variety rather than a novelty pack. The pouch weighs 2.2 lb and measures 4.72 x 7.48 x 0.94 in, which slides into a pantry shelf without the tall-jar problem the jujube pack has. Date Crown says the fruit is hand-picked in Emirates groves, and the listing rules out added sugar, preservatives, artificial flavours and sulfur. Attributed rather than measured, but the ingredient statement is short: dates. The resealable format matters at this pack size, because a kilo of dates is not something one person eats in a week. The trade-off is price position. This is the most expensive pick here, and it is also the slowest seller of the six by a wide margin, which usually means fewer buyers have taken a chance on it rather than that it disappoints them. If you want a soft, sticky Medjool bite, this variety will feel firmer. **Pros:** - Named UAE cultivar, not a generic Arabian blend - Full 2.2 lb resealable pouch - Short ingredient statement: dates only - Pack dimensions fit a standard pantry shelf - Everyday variety in Gulf households **Cons:** - Most expensive pick in this set - Firmer bite than a Medjool - Slowest seller of the six here [Check Price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FPYP1BW9?tag=testiweb-20) ## 2\. NUTS U.S. Natural Medjool Dates — Best for beginners **A 2 lb bag of California-grown Medjools that is the one buyers choose most often in this set.** [![NUTS U.S. Natural Medjool Dates bag showing plump California-grown fruit — the beginner-friendly variety](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41M0qgMa7pL._SL500_.jpg)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KYZ8RL7?tag=testiweb-20) **Best for:** first-time date buyers who want a plump Medjool with a familiar flavour **Skip it if:** UAE origin is non-negotiable for you If you have never bought loose dates before, start here. Medjools are the variety most Western supermarkets sell, so the taste and texture will not surprise anyone at the table. NUTS U.S. is transparent that the fruit is grown and packed in the California desert rather than the Gulf, which is why this pick is a beginner's Medjool rather than the UAE benchmark. The pack is 2 lb, mid-range in this set for price position, and stocked by two sellers rather than the single seller that lists most of the others. The listing calls out no added sugar and no preservatives, and says the dates are extra sweet and chewy. Those are the packer's claims. What is verifiable from the set data is that this pack sells faster than any other pick here. If UAE origin is what brought you to this shortlist, this is not the pack for you; if a familiar Medjool is, it is the safest first buy on the list. **Pros:** - Plump Medjool variety, familiar to most shoppers - 2 lb pack, mid-range price position - The pick buyers choose most often in this set - Two sellers list it, not just one - Sugar and preservatives ruled out on the listing **Cons:** - Not UAE-grown, despite the search context - No listed pouch dimensions - Fewer specifications published than the winner [Check Price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KYZ8RL7?tag=testiweb-20) ## 3\. GXXDMZAQ Premium Jujube Red Dates — Best budget pick **A 1.1 lb jar of Chinese red dates, the cheapest of the six and a different fruit from every other pick here.** [![GXXDMZAQ Premium Jujube Red Dates in a resealable jar — Chinese jujubes rather than palm dates](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51Lgm1FK5EL._SL500_.jpg)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FDKT5KGP?tag=testiweb-20) **Best for:** tea drinkers and soup cooks who want jujubes rather than palm dates **Skip it if:** you expected an Arabian date variety Read the variety before you buy. These are jujubes, sometimes called Chinese red dates, and they come from a different tree entirely. GXXDMZAQ describes the fruit as hand-sorted with pits intact, and the pack is 1.1 lb in a resealable jar. That jar format is the best on-shelf storage of any pick here for something you dip into only occasionally: brew a few into a pot of ginger tea, drop three into a chicken soup, then reseal. The listing says no additives and no preservatives, and the resealable jar makes portion control straightforward. The problem is that a shopper searching for the best quality dates in UAE is usually picturing an Arabian palm date, and this is not that. It is the cheapest of the six, and for the intended use it earns its place; for out-of-hand snacking on a Medjool-style fruit, it does not. The listing publishes no size, weight or dimensions beyond the label, so you are trusting the pack description more than you would with the winner. **Pros:** - Cheapest of the six picks - Resealable jar with pits intact - Fits Chinese tea and soup recipes - Two sellers list it - Small enough to try without commitment **Cons:** - Jujube, not a palm date - No published size or weight specs - Wrong pick for anyone expecting Arabian dates [Check Price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FDKT5KGP?tag=testiweb-20) ## 4\. Generic UAE Arabian Dates — Best for heavy use **Two 500g pouches totalling 2.2 lb, with a UAE origin claim and a split pack that keeps the second half sealed.** [![Generic UAE Arabian Dates in two 500g pouches — the split-pack format for heavy household use](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41+HxZ1s-gL._SL500_.jpg)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DJBV95KJ?tag=testiweb-20) **Best for:** large households cooking through a kilo in a few weeks **Skip it if:** you want a named cultivar rather than a generic UAE blend Two 500g pouches inside one pack is the format worth paying attention to here. If you eat dates daily, opening one pouch and leaving the second sealed keeps the back half of the kilo fresh for weeks longer than a single 1kg bag would. The listing places the origin as UAE and describes the fruit as premium quality Arabian dates. What it does not do is name the cultivar, which is why this sits below the Date Crown Lulu even though the weight matches. Price position is mid-range for this set, cheaper than the Date Crown Lulu but more than the two entry-level picks. Only one seller lists it, and the sales rank is the lowest of any pick here, so this is a quieter listing than the NUTS U.S. Medjool or the Made In Nature Deglet Noor. For a household that already knows it likes Arabian-style dates and just wants a working kilo, that is fine. For someone still deciding which variety they prefer, start elsewhere. **Pros:** - Split pack keeps second pouch sealed - Full 2.2 lb across the two pouches - UAE origin claim on the listing - Resealable pouches - Mid-range price position **Cons:** - Cultivar not named - Only one seller lists it - Fewer published specifications than the winner - Slowest seller in the set [Check Price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DJBV95KJ?tag=testiweb-20) ## 5\. Sahara Gold Golden Non Pitted Medjool Dates — Best for families **A smaller 14 oz bag of non-pitted Medjools at the second-cheapest price position, ideal for a first trial.** [![Sahara Gold Golden Non Pitted Medjool Dates in a 14 oz bag — the smaller Medjool trial pouch](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41fXCYgiNdL._SL500_.jpg)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DT4X4Z2F?tag=testiweb-20) **Best for:** families who want a smaller trial pouch of non-pitted Medjools **Skip it if:** you need to feed a crowd from one bag Sahara Gold's pack weighs 0.88 lb across a 14 oz bag with 2 x 6 x 6 in dimensions, which makes it the smallest and thinnest pack in the set. That is the right size for a family that has not decided whether Medjools will become a staple, or for a household of two that does not want a kilo of anything sitting open. Sahara Gold describes the texture as "soft, sticky and naturally caramel-sweet" and says the dates are non-pitted, meaning you will bite around the pit rather than pop them whole. That is not a flaw, but it changes how you serve them: stuffing with a piece of walnut or a smear of tahini works, tossing them into a lunchbox for a small child does not. This is the second-cheapest pick, which is why it earns the family label. The trade-off is total volume: at 14 oz, this pack finishes in a few days if two adults share it. A larger household will burn through it before the week is out and find themselves reordering. **Pros:** - Second-cheapest price position - Non-pitted, soft Medjool texture - Compact 2 x 6 x 6 in bag - Full dimensions and weight published - Right size for a first trial **Cons:** - 14 oz finishes fast in a large household - Non-pitted, so not toddler-friendly - Not UAE-grown [Check Price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DT4X4Z2F?tag=testiweb-20) ## 6\. Made In Nature Organic Deglet Noor Dates — Most versatile **A 2.5 lb bag of certified organic Deglet Noor dates from Tunisia, the biggest pack in the set and the one bakers will reach for.** [![Made In Nature Organic Deglet Noor Dates in a large resealable bag — Tunisia-grown fruit for baking and blending](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51kmIvXpJ1L._SL500_.jpg)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RYJ7VHL?tag=testiweb-20) **Best for:** bakers and smoothie makers who want a firmer, less sticky date **Skip it if:** you eat dates by hand and prefer a soft, sticky bite Deglet Noor is the workhorse date, and this is the pack to buy if you cook with dates rather than just eat them. Made In Nature says the fruit is organically grown, handpicked and sun-dried in Tunisia, with no preservatives or additives, and the ingredient list is dates only. The 2.5 lb pack is the largest of the six by weight, which suits anyone chopping through cups at a time for energy balls, sticky-toffee puddings or granola. The firmness is the point. A Deglet Noor holds its shape when chopped and does not smear the way a Medjool does, so measured cups of chopped dates behave predictably in a recipe. That same firmness is why it comes second to a Medjool if you eat them out of hand. This is the second-most-expensive pick after the Date Crown Lulu, and the second-fastest seller in the set behind the NUTS U.S. Medjool. For a household that bakes with dates regularly, that pace is warranted. **Pros:** - Largest pack in the set, at 2.5 lb - Certified organic and Tunisia-grown - Firm Deglet Noor variety, ideal for baking - Resealable bag - Ingredient list is dates only **Cons:** - Not UAE-grown - Firmer bite than Medjool for eating by hand - Second-most-expensive pick here [Check Price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RYJ7VHL?tag=testiweb-20) ## Does the pack size on the label match how you actually eat dates? The three pack sizes here cover three different households, and picking the wrong one is how good dates end up in the bin. 1. **14 oz to 1.1 lb** suits a household of one or two, or a first-time buyer trying a variety. The Sahara Gold Medjool and the GXXDMZAQ jujube jar sit here. Both use a resealable format, so you will finish them well before staleness sets in. 2. **2 lb to 2.2 lb** is the everyday household size. The NUTS U.S. Medjool, the Date Crown Lulu and the Generic UAE Arabian pack all sit in this band. A household of three to five will finish this in three to five weeks, which is within the pouch's resealed shelf life. 3. **2.5 lb and up** is the baker's pack, or the large-family pack. Made In Nature's Deglet Noor sits here on its own. If you are chopping dates into recipes weekly, the extra weight is worth it; if you are not, this is where waste creeps in. The trick most shoppers miss is that the split pack format on the Generic UAE Arabian bag effectively turns a 2.2 lb pouch into two 1.1 lb pouches, which extends useful freshness for a household that eats dates slowly. If you want the winner's variety in that format, Date Crown does not offer it here, so the choice becomes cultivar versus format. ## What the listings do not tell you about UAE dates None of these listings publishes a harvest date, a moisture percentage or a grade. That is normal for the category, and it is worth knowing before you buy. A "premium" claim in a date listing is not a graded term the way it is for olive oil or maple syrup. It is marketing. What you can verify from the data given is variety, origin claim, weight and pack format. That is enough to make a good pick if you match those four to your use case. Two things to check the moment your pack arrives. First, that the pouch is sealed and the fruit is not shaking loose inside like gravel: dates should be tender enough to feel weighty in the pouch, not rattly. Second, that the fruit smells of caramel and honey rather than fermented alcohol; a slightly sharp smell means the batch has been stored too warm, and that is a return, not a taste preference. Storage after opening is the other quiet variable. All six of these packs are described as resealable, but a resealable pouch is not airtight. In a warm kitchen, transfer opened dates to a lidded jar in the fridge and they will keep their texture for months. Leave them in the pouch on a countertop and the same fruit will go firm and sugary in weeks. ## Winner versus runner-up: Date Crown Lulu against the California Medjool The head-to-head worth calling out is Date Crown Lulu against the NUTS U.S. Medjool, because those two picks answer two different reader questions. Date Crown wins on origin honesty and variety specificity. It is the only pack in the set with a named UAE cultivar (Lulu), and the pouch is a full 2.2 lb with published dimensions. Buyers of this pick are buying an Emirates household staple, not an experiment. NUTS U.S. wins on ease of entry. Medjool is the variety most first-time date buyers already know, the pack sells faster than anything else here, and two sellers list it rather than the single seller behind most of the others. For a shopper who is not sure which variety they will prefer, a familiar Medjool is a safer first buy than an unfamiliar Lulu. The cutoff is straightforward. If UAE origin matters to you, Date Crown. If unfamiliar-variety risk matters more, NUTS U.S. ## The verdict The best quality dates in UAE for the widest range of shoppers are the Date Crown Lulu Dates 1000g. Named cultivar, named country, 2.2 lb in a resealable pouch, and a short ingredient statement that reads only "dates". It is the most expensive pick here and it sells more slowly than the crowd-pleaser Medjools, but neither of those facts changes what it is: the one pack in the set that answers the actual search with a specific Emirates variety rather than a generic Arabian claim. Two conditions flip the pick. If you are new to loose dates entirely, start with the NUTS U.S. Natural Medjool Dates in the 2 lb bag. The variety is familiar, the pack is mid-range, and it is the fastest seller in this set. If you cook with dates more than you snack on them, buy the Made In Nature Organic Deglet Noor Dates in the 2.5 lb pack instead. Deglet Noor chops cleanly, holds up in a batter and stretches further per bag than any Medjool at this weight. Everything else in the set is a specific answer to a smaller question: jujubes for tea, non-pitted Medjools for a small family, split pouches for a slow-eating household. ## FAQ ### Which is the best quality dates in UAE overall? The best quality dates in UAE overall, in this shortlist, are the Date Crown Lulu Dates 1000g. Date Crown names the cultivar (Lulu) and the country (UAE), packs 2.2 lb into a resealable pouch, and lists no added sugar, preservatives or sulfur. It is the only pick in the set with a specific Emirates variety on the label rather than a generic Arabian claim. ### Is a full-kilo pack of dates worth it for a household of two? A full-kilo pack of dates is worth it only if you eat dates several times a week or bake with them. Two people snacking occasionally will not finish 2.2 lb before texture starts to firm up, even in a resealable pouch. A 14 oz bag such as the Sahara Gold Medjool suits that pace better. Transfer any opened kilo pack to a lidded fridge jar to buy extra weeks. ### What is the difference between Lulu, Medjool and Deglet Noor dates? The difference between Lulu, Medjool and Deglet Noor comes down to texture and use. Lulu is a mid-firm UAE everyday date, sold here by Date Crown. Medjool is the large, soft, caramel-textured variety in the NUTS U.S. and Sahara Gold packs, best for eating by hand. Deglet Noor, from Made In Nature, is firmer and drier, ideal for chopping into recipes without the fruit smearing. ### Are the Chinese jujube red dates the same as Arabian dates? The Chinese jujube red dates in the GXXDMZAQ jar are not the same fruit as Arabian palm dates. Jujubes come from the *Ziziphus* tree and are used mainly in Chinese teas and soups. They are hand-sorted with pits intact and priced as the cheapest pick here, but they will disappoint a shopper expecting a soft palm date. Buy them for cooking, not for snacking. ### Date Crown Lulu or NUTS U.S. Medjool for a first-time buyer? Date Crown Lulu or NUTS U.S. Medjool depends on what matters more to you. Choose Date Crown if UAE origin and a named cultivar decide the purchase; the pouch is 2.2 lb of Lulu dates from the Emirates. Choose NUTS U.S. if a familiar Medjool flavour matters more; the 2 lb California pack is the fastest seller in this set and the safer beginner buy. Once you know which variety you actually prefer, the rest of the shortlist becomes easier to navigate: buy the pack size that matches how often you eat dates, and the pouch format that matches how long a bag sits open in your kitchen. Start with the Date Crown Lulu if you want the closest thing this set offers to an Emirates household staple, and treat the NUTS U.S. Medjool as the safety net if the Lulu variety turns out to be firmer than you expected. The one pick to think twice about is the jujube jar: it is genuinely good fruit, but only if you are buying it for tea and soup. *Last updated: September 20, 2026\. Product availability re-checked.* *This page contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you.*