Hamdan Bin Mohammed Heritage Center announces the Launch of "Tamrat Al Bayt Cup" at Dubai Date 2026

Hamdan Bin Mohammed Heritage Center announced the launch of the 'Tamrat Al Bayt' Cup as part of next year’s edition of Dubai Date Festival 2026. This initiative aims to reinforce the symbolic and social significance of the palm tree in Emirati heritage and foster deeper community engagement with it.

The announcement was made during a press conference held today at the Center’s headquarters, attended by H.E. Abdullah Hamdan bin Dalmook, CEO of the Center, along with several department heads and representatives of local and regional media outlets.

A Unique New Category
During the press conference, H.E. Abdullah Hamdan bin Dalmook unveiled the introduction of a new and unique competition category – the 'Tamrat Al Bayt' Cup – starting from the upcoming season. This category is specifically dedicated to home-grown dates cultivated and cared for within private residences, allowing participants ample time to prepare for the competition. Additionally, Dubai Date Festival will feature a high-end auction of the finest palm tree varieties, in collaboration with Emirates Auction, which will run throughout the seven-day event. This year’s edition will also introduce a new competition dedicated to the rare and highly sought-after “Hilwat Dubai” variety.