The 6th International Date Palm Festival brings the nation’s favourite super fruit to life at ADNEC on 26 November - 1 December 2012. A fantastic day out for all the family with interactive features for everyone to enjoy!

The 6 day extravaganza plans to ignite the passion for dates within the local community, showcasing 200 different date varieties, traditional performances plus live cooking stations with chefs demonstrating innovative date cuisine. Specialists will be on hand to offer recipe ideas, health benefits and facts about the treasured fruit.

A dedicated Kids Zone will keep the little ones happy with an abundance of fun activities. Sit and listen to fascinating tales at Story Time plus choose a palm tree design at the face painting stage. Enter the culinary competition! Submit your favourite recipe* online for a chance to cook live at the festival with the dedicated date chefs. Plus enter the cultural photography competition and see your work of art displayed in the festival gallery. Visit the website www.datepalmfestival.ae for more information and upload your photo today!