Celebrate the heritage and flavors of dates at this edition of the Azka Farmers Market, showcasing a diverse selection of dates from all over Saudi Arabia.

At the market, meet, connect with, and shop from local farmers, producers and vendors committed to sustainability, healthy living and biodiversity.

Beyond the market, explore a diverse programme of youth activities, creative workshops, offerings by the Hayy Residents, in addition to the running Hayy Arts exhibitions.

Azka Farmers Market is part of Art Jameel’s community programmes under the Hayy Markets initiative

SHOP, EAT AND TASTE

A selection of local dates, seasonal produce, refreshments and delights from across the region, celebrating the land and supporting local farms and producers

EXPLORE

Hayy Arts Exhibitions

Global Positioning System
Ground floor

Red Wind, Coral Worlds
First floor

On view until October 26, 2026

LEARN & CREATE

Root to Fruit

Kids Walk-In Activity
(ages 8-12)  

Discover, experiment and play in a hands-on space across three different guided stations,  introducing children to the date palm, its cultural significance and ways they can be used based on the type of date, its textures, colours and flavours.

Hayy Studio 1 (Roof floor)
Thursday, Friday & Saturday from 5 – 8pm
First-come, first-serve basis; limited capacity

EXPLORE 

Reading Circle: Once Upon a Time 

In this family-focussed reading circle, listen to stories inspired by dates, palm trees and the landscape, selected from the Jameel Library’s collection taking readers on a journey through gardens, markets, farms and the natural environment

Stories include: The Olive Tree and the Digger, What Is Climate Change? and The Dreams of Barhi, Sukari, Khalas and Ajwa 

Jameel Library
Thursday & Saturday only from from 6 – 7pm
First-come, first-serve basis

MAKE

Creative Night

Grab your art supplies and join a self-guided creative evening, where you can work on your own project, get inspired and connect with the wider creative community!

Hayy Makers
Thursday from 5:30 – 9pm 
Register here (limited capacity)