These kinds of dates always make things better.

Aseeda:

This decadent Arab dish is popular in both the GCC and North Africa. Usually a winter treat, this high-energy sweet goodness requires few ingredients. The most important ingredient, of course, is the dibs (date molasses).

Kelaija:

The national cookie of Al Qasim, Kelaija comes in several variations. The most popular and our favorite are the ones filled with dates.

Khobaz Ahmar:

This popular bread hails from Al Ahsa and is both nutritious and yummy. This flat pita-like bread is made from whole-wheat flour, dates and black seeds.

Ma’amoul:

An oldie but a goodie, Ma’amoul are shortbread pastries stuffed with, you guessed it, dates! Although other variations can include pistachios or walnuts.

Areeka:

This originally Yemeni concoction is a combination of traditional bread, ghee, honey and dates. Served hot and sizzling.

Dibs:

Date molasses or syrup is made from cooked-down dates. Its popularity peaks during Ramadan as it’s the perfect sauce to drizzle over the month’s favorite dumpling: gaimat!

Dates:

No table is complete without the original delight. Whether you dip them in white chocolate or stuff them with walnuts and pistachios, we can all agree that dates are the best.