Safawi Dates are from Madinah, Saudi Arabia, and they are delicate, juicy, and totally wonderful. Safawi Dates are high in nutrients and nutritional benefits. Safawi Dates are deep black in colour, appear and taste similar to Medjool Dates, and have a polished texture and flavour similar to Ajwa Dates. Safawi is a delicate, juicy date fruit type grown in Madinah, Saudi Arabia. It's a brownish colour with a sweet flavour. The Safwari date is one of the several varieties of dates produced in Saudi Arabia. It's smooth, crispy, light brown, and crunchy, and it goes well with sweet dishes, rice dishes, and other meals.