Where to Buy Ajwa Dates in Madinah
If you are in Madinah, you can do what an online buyer cannot: compare named grades, pack weights, and prices per kilo in person before you pay. This guide uses only sellers and prices verified on 7 November 2026, and it says plainly where a price, a delivery claim, or a market detail could not be verified.
Buy Ajwa in Madinah from a named Madinah seller with a stated grade and price, or in the main date markets where you can compare several vendors per kilo before you pay. Munwra Dates Store listed named Ajwa grades on 7 November 2026, while local delivery and farm stores can suit different trips. Check the grade, the pack weight, and the price per kilo, and do not pay a premium for a vague Madinah only label.
Where to buy in Madinah: the channels that check out
There is no single verified best shop in this guide, because no source verified one shop as best on price, quality, and stock at the same time. Use the channel that fits your trip, and keep the same checks in every channel.
- Online Madinah store with named grades: Munwra Dates Store lists Ajwa by grade and pack size, with prices checked on 7 November 2026. The price table below is Munwra only, so you can compare its grades without mixing in another seller.
- Main date markets: the Central Dates Market, the New Dates Market, and Haraj Al-Tamur are described in a Madinah guide, but no stall name, stall price, or stall hours were verified. Treat markets as a place to compare, not as a guaranteed price.
- Delivery within Madinah: Jannat ul Firdose Dates states delivery within Madinah only. No Ajwa-specific price was verified for this seller, so it is listed here for delivery terms only, not for a price.
- Farm store online: Ajwa Dates E-Store is a Madinah farm store online. No Ajwa pack price was verified for this seller, so it is listed here for origin and shipping terms only, not for a price.
- Hotel delivery, pre-order only: Aqiq states hotel delivery in Madinah, but its hotel deliveries start on 20 November. As of 7 November 2026 it is pre-order only, not currently, delivering, so do not plan a trip around it as a current option.
For general buying steps that apply in any city, see the how to buy Ajwa dates guide. For the wider price picture beyond Madinah, see the Ajwa dates price guide.
Munwra Dates Store prices, checked 7 November 2026
All prices below are from the Munwra Dates Store Ajwa page checked on 7 November 2026. Prices per kilo for 5 kg and 12 kg packs match the seller pack prices. Prices per kilo for smaller packs are calculated here by dividing the pack price by the pack weight, and they are marked calculated.
| Product and pack | Listed price | Price per kilo | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ajwa Box, 5 kg | SAR 250 | SAR 50 | Listed |
| Bulk carton, 12 kg | SAR 600 | SAR 50 | Listed |
| Alia 100%, 1 kg | SAR 95 | SAR 95 | Listed |
| Quba, 1 kg | SAR 89 | SAR 89 | Listed |
| Fourth Class, 1 kg | SAR 56 | SAR 56 | Listed |
| Third Class, 1 kg | SAR 67 | SAR 67 | Listed |
| Luxury First Class, 1 kg | SAR 110 | SAR 110 | Listed |
| Alia 100%, 250 g | SAR 24 | SAR 96, calculated | Listed |
| Fourth Class, 500 g | SAR 29 | SAR 58, calculated | Listed |
| First Class Alia, 500 g | SAR 70 | SAR 140, calculated | Listed |
| Alalia, 1 kg | SAR 110 | SAR 110 | Out of stock on the checked page |
| Luxury, 500 g | SAR 90 | SAR 180, calculated | Out of stock on the checked page |
| Alia First Class, 1 kg | SAR 130 | SAR 130 | Listed |
Munwra grades are that seller’s own grades. They are not an official Saudi grading standard, so do not compare a Munwra grade name directly with another seller’s grade name unless that seller states what the grade means.
Grades and the difference between original and fake Ajwa are explained in Ajwa dates types and in how to identify original Ajwa dates.
Physical markets in Madinah
The market details in this section come from a Madinah guide that itself says it was compiled from public information, not from first-hand visits, and was last checked in September 2026. That limit matters: use the guide to find the right kind of market, then verify the stall, the grade, and the price in person.
- Central Dates Market: described as close to the Prophet’s Mosque, with over 150 varieties including Ajwa. No stall name, stall price, or hours were verified.
- New Dates Market: described as about 150,000 sqm, with wholesale auctions and retail. No stall name, stall price, or hours were verified.
- Haraj Al-Tamur: described as budget and wholesale style, and early morning. No stall name, stall price, address beyond that description, or hours were verified.
In a market, the price per kilo is your main comparison tool. Ask several vendors for the same grade and the same pack weight before you decide, and walk away from a stall that cannot state the grade, the origin, or the pack weight.
Hotel delivery and local delivery
Aqiq: hotel delivery, pre-order only on 7 November 2026
Aqiq states hotel delivery in Madinah, with these Ajwa prices: Ajwa Aaliyah 500 g for SAR 75, Ajwa Aaliyah 1 kg for SAR 135, and Orchard Box of 3 packs of 500 g for SAR 165. Payment is stated as pay in riyals on arrival, delivery is stated as after Isha, and the seller states that you should order before you fly.
Jannat ul Firdose Dates: delivery within Madinah only
Jannat ul Firdose Dates states delivery within Madinah only, same-day delivery if ordered before 4pm, free delivery on orders of 15 kg or more or SAR 300 or more, standard delivery for SAR 30, and payment by COD, bank, STC Pay, or Apple Pay. No Ajwa-specific price was verified for this seller, so no price is quoted here for Jannat ul Firdose Dates.
Ajwa Dates E-Store: Madinah farm store online
Ajwa Dates E-Store describes itself as a Madinah farm store online, with a farm in Madinah and a point of sale at the farm. It distinguishes Ajwa Al-Alia from general Madinah Ajwa. Shipping is stated as inside Saudi Arabia in 2 to 4 days, and international shipping in about 6 working days. No Ajwa pack price was verified for this seller, so no price is quoted here for Ajwa Dates E-Store.
Authenticity checklist: checks, not guarantees
The checks below come from the Madinah guide cited in Sources. They are checks to use before you pay. They are not guarantees, and no single check proves a date is Ajwa on its own.
- Break one open. The inside should be dark and should match the outside. A lighter, tan, or reddish interior is a warning sign.
- Ask for a specific district or farm, such as Aliyah, Quba, or a named farm. A vague Madinah only answer is a red flag.
- Look for matte, wrinkled skin, not glossy skin, with small to medium size and uniform colour.
- Be most careful with loose, unsealed bins that have no label, origin, or grade. The guide describes these as the highest mislabel risk.
- Ask what a Saudi Dates Mark means for that pack. The Saudi Dates Mark is a national certification from the National Center for Palm and Dates. Its absence is not proof of fakery on its own.
- Use price as a warning, not as proof. A price far below the market price may mean substitution with Khudri, Kalmi, or Safawi. A price far above the market price may be tourist pricing.
- Ask 3 to 4 vendors for the price per kilo first, for the same grade and pack weight, before you buy.
What to ask before paying
- What district or farm is this Ajwa from, and what does this grade mean for this seller?
- What is the pack weight, and what is the price per kilo for this exact pack?
- Does the sealed pack state the origin and the grade on the label?
- Can I break one date open and check that the inside is dark and matches the outside?
- Is this price for the grade on the label, and how does it compare with the price per kilo from other vendors for the same grade?
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to buy Ajwa dates in Madinah?
There is no single verified best shop in this guide. Buy from a named Madinah seller with a stated grade and price, such as Munwra Dates Store for its listed grades, or compare several vendors per kilo in the main date markets. Check the grade, the pack weight, and the price per kilo, and do not pay a premium for a vague Madinah only label.
How much should Ajwa dates cost in Madinah?
On the Munwra Dates Store page checked on 7 November 2026, listed 1 kg grades were SAR 56 for Fourth Class, SAR 67 for Third Class, SAR 89 for Quba, SAR 95 for Alia 100 percent, SAR 110 for Luxury First Class, and SAR 130 for Alia First Class. Bulk packs were SAR 250 for 5 kg and SAR 600 for 12 kg, both SAR 50 per kilo. These are one seller’s grades and prices, not a market average, and grades are that seller’s own grades, not an official Saudi grading standard.
Is Aqiq hotel delivery available now?
No, not as of 7 November 2026. Aqiq states that hotel deliveries start on 20 November, so on 7 November 2026 it is pre-order only. Its stated Ajwa prices are Ajwa Aaliyah 500 g for SAR 75, 1 kg for SAR 135, and Orchard Box of 3 packs of 500 g for SAR 165, with payment in riyals on arrival and delivery after Isha, but those prices are not a current delivery option until the stated start date.
Can I buy Ajwa dates at the Central Dates Market?
The Madinah guide cited in Sources describes the Central Dates Market as close to the Prophet’s Mosque, with over 150 varieties including Ajwa. No stall name, stall price, or hours were verified, and the guide itself says it was compiled from public information, not from first-hand visits, and was last checked in September 2026. Compare vendors per kilo in person before you buy.
How do I check Ajwa is genuine before paying?
Break one open and check that the inside is dark and matches the outside, since a lighter, tan, or reddish interior is a warning sign. Ask for a specific district or farm, such as Aliyah, Quba, or a named farm, and treat a vague Madinah only answer as a red flag. Look for matte, wrinkled skin, small to medium size, and uniform colour, be most careful with loose, unsealed bins with no label, origin, or grade, and ask 3 to 4 vendors for the price per kilo first. These are checks, not guarantees.
Sources
Prices and delivery terms were checked on 7 November 2026, except for the Madinah guide, which was last checked in September 2026 as stated in that guide.
- Munwra Dates Store, Ajwa Dates page, checked 7 November 2026: https://munwradates.store/en/Ajwa-Dates.html
- Aqiq, hotel delivery in Madinah, checked 7 November 2026: https://aqiq.co/
- Jannat ul Firdose Dates, delivery within Madinah, checked 7 November 2026: https://jfddates.com/
- VisitAlMadinah, Madinah dates guide, compiled from public information, not first-hand visits, last checked September 2026: https://www.visitalmadinah.com/al-madinah-al-munawwarah-dates/
- Ajwa Dates E-Store, Madinah farm store online, checked 7 November 2026: http://www.ajwadates.sa/
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