‘Nagal’: Season of Dates Begins
Dates are considered the summer fruit of this region and people eagerly await its harvest season, which starts with the ‘Nagal’ dates in the beginning of May.
Nagal dates are usually priced high at the start of the season due to its limited supply; however, the price usually drops to less than Dh30 per kilo as supply increases.
Nagal dates are also imported to the UAE from Saudi Arabia and Oman.