Celebrate the pomegranate season at this edition of Azka Farmers Market, bringing together local produce, seasonal flavours and artisanal products from Jeddah and across Saudi Arabia.

Meet local farmers, growers, makers and vendors committed to supporting local agriculture, sustainable food practices and biodiversity. Discover their products, shop directly from producers and connect with the people and stories behind them.

Beyond the market, explore a three-day programme of creative workshops, family activities, community gatherings and offerings by Hayy Residents, alongside the cultural programme at Hayy.

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

SHOP, EAT AND TASTE

Azka Farmers Market

Explore seasonal produce, locally made goods and artisanal products from Jeddah and across Saudi Arabia, while supporting local farmers, homegrown businesses and sustainable food practices.

INTERACT

Talks

History of the Pomegranate
With Dr Moteb Aljamhoor, Albadr Farm
(Ar)

Thursday, November 5, 2026
6–7 pm | Saha

Blessed Fruit: Pomegranate in the Quran & Sunnah
With Ahmad Zaki Kamel, Azka Foods
(Ar)

Friday, November 6, 2026
6–7 pm | Saha

New Practices & Produce: Black Pomegranate
With Mohammed Alotaibi, XX Farm
(Ar)

Saturday, November 7, 2026
6–7 pm | Saha

First-come, first-served basis; limited capacity.

Drawing Session with Jeddah Sketching Club

A relaxed drawing get-together, inspired by the market, to connect and sketch together. Please bring your own drawing tools and materials to participate!

Friday, November 6, 2026
7–9 pm | Project Space, First Floor

First-come, first-served basis; limited capacity.

LEARN & CREATE

Kids Walk-In Activity: Pomegranate Lino Printing & Postcards (ages 8–17)

This hands-on walk-in activity invites kids to create their own pomegranate stamps to decorate a postcard, then write a personal message expressing their feelings through the symbolism of the pomegranate.

Thursday, November 5 & Friday, November 6, 2026
5–8 pm | Hayy Explorers, First Floor

First-come, first-served basis; limited capacity.

Jameel Library

A display featuring a curated selection of books for readers of all ages, offering different entry points into the themes of gardening, food and environmental justice.

The display extends to Jameel Library’s current exhibition, At the Edge of Renewal, which brings together records of materials created, circulated and published by women in and around the Gulf. Among them is Maitha Ali’s screenplay Experimental Earth, which explores the curious presence of telecommunications towers disguised as palm trees.

Thursday, November 5 – Saturday, November 7, 2026
5–10 pm

EXPLORE

Exhibitions

Coming Soon: Made With Your Magic – Jeddah

Hayy Arts, Ground Floor

On view from November 25, 2026 until April 4, 2027