The 10th Local Date Festival at Souq Waqif has successfully concluded. Thousands of visitors visited the festival and more than 79,000 kilograms of dates were sold in just six days. The festival, organized by the Ministry of Municipality and Environment with the support of the Department of Agriculture and the Souq Waqif Administration, will last until August 7.

The best-selling dates are:

• Ikhlas – 33,181 kilograms
• Shishi – 17,139 kilograms
• Khenisi – 16,645 kilograms
• Barhi – 7,036 kilograms
• Other varieties – 5,420 kilograms
• Fresh fruits – 978 kilograms

This year, 114 local farms are participating. Approximately 36,300 people visited the festival in the first week. Families, tourists and residents enjoyed shopping and tasting a variety of dates. The festival is open from 4pm to 9pm every day and until 10pm on weekends. There are also stalls, tastings and fun activities for children.