Ajwa Dates Gift Box 500g: The Best of Madinah Ajwa in a Premium Box

The AlSultanFood 500g Ajwa dates gift box brings together genuine Ajwa dates from Madinah in a black-and-gold box with a white drawer inside. The 500g size is the most versatile ‘middle’ option — enough for the whole family to enjoy, yet still simple and elegant as a gift. In this article, we take a closer look at Ajwa.

Getting to know Madinah Ajwa

Ajwa is a date variety from Madinah, Saudi Arabia. It is easy to recognise: fairly round, near-black with fine wrinkles on the skin, sometimes with faint brownish streaks. The flesh is soft and the sweetness gentle — not as intense as most other dates.

For Muslims, Ajwa is closely associated with Madinah and the Sunnah, which is why it is seen as a gift of respect. Many people make a habit of eating a few dates in the morning or when breaking the fast.

Ajwa compared with other dates

• Versus Safawi — Safawi is also dark and from Madinah, but longer and a little sweeter. See Premium Safawi Dates.
• Versus Medjool — Medjool is much larger, with thick, sweet flesh.
• Versus Sukkari — Sukkari is golden and honey-sweet. See Sukkari Mufattal Dates.

Choose your date size: Jumbo or Medium

The 500g box comes with Jumbo Ajwa (bigger, fleshier fruit) or Medium Ajwa (moderate size, better value). For parents or someone you deeply respect, Jumbo feels more special. For gifting many friends or staff, Medium is more practical.

How to enjoy Ajwa

1. 1Eat them as they are at iftar or sahur.
2. 2Serve with Arabic coffee or tea for Hari Raya guests.
3. 3Split and stuff with almonds, walnuts or cream cheese.
4. 4Chop and sprinkle over oats, yogurt or salads.

How to store them

Keep the gift box in a cool, dry place away from sunlight. Once opened, store the dates in an airtight container; in hot weather, the fridge helps them stay soft. Please check the expiry date on the pack.

250g, 500g or 1kg?

Choose the 250g Ajwa Gift Box for door gifts and simple visiting gifts, 500g for a family gift, or the 1kg Ajwa Gift Box for the most generous gift. To learn more about other date varieties, read our complete guide to dates.

Who is the 500g gift box for?

The 500g size is a smart middle ground. It is big enough for a family to share over several weeks, but not too big to give to a colleague, neighbour or teacher. The black-and-gold box also looks elegant without any extra wrapping.

• Neighbours and colleagues — a polite, useful Ramadan gift.
• Parents living on their own — enough for iftar over several weeks.
• Clients or business partners — a corporate gift that isn’t over the top.
• Your hosts when you are invited for iftar or Raya.

If you are gifting several people at once, mix the sizes: 500g for close family and 250g for others. Use voucher code SULTAN for 5% off with a minimum spend of RM100.

Why buy from AlSultanFood?

AlSultanFood is the online shop of Easy Global Ventures Sdn. Bhd. in Seri Kembangan, Selangor. We import our dates, nuts and premium foods legally ourselves, then pack them carefully before they are sent to your door. Boxes are packed with care so they arrive neat, whether they come to you or go straight to the recipient.

Ajwa in everyday life

Ajwa isn’t only for Ramadan. Many people make it a daily snack — a few in the morning before starting the day, or in place of dessert after dinner. The 500g box makes this habit easy, since it fits on the kitchen counter and the drawer is simple to open every day.