Gaya Street Sunday Market durian stalls
Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
A Sunday market where a travel writer bought sukang arils in the local produce alley and dalit in the main section.
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Best durian in Sabah (2026)
Well-documented places to buy durian in Sabah include Gaya Street Sunday Market durian stalls, Durian Street (under the bridge), Jalan Segamat and Kent Fresh Fruits Shop. Sabah has native durians such as sukang and dalit alongside mainstream fruit, and published guides place its peak later than the peninsula.
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General guides put the main season for Sabah around October, November, December, January and February, with a smaller crop around May and June. Harvests move with the weather, so check with a seller before you travel.
Sellers in Sabah
Durian Street (under the bridge), Jalan Segamat
Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
A roadside group of durian stalls beneath a bridge where a travel writer found native red-flesh sukang and orange-flesh dalit along with yellow-flesh durians.
Kent Fresh Fruits Shop
Luyang, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
A fruit shop in Luyang listed in a durian directory.
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LSJ Durian 沙巴榴山界
Kolombong, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
A durian seller in the Kolombong industrial estate listed in a durian directory.
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Norman Durian Stall
Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
A durian stall in the city centre listed on Jalan Segama in a durian directory.
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The Sabah Durian 沙巴仔榴莲
Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
A durian seller at Lido Square Food Court listed in a durian directory.
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Durian farms in Sabah
Tenom Tropical Fruits Farm
Tenom, Sabah
A Tenom fruit plantation named in 2024 durian-tourism coverage as having recently added durians.
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Tamparuli Durian Farm
Tamparuli, Sabah
A hilly farm at Kampung Ruhiang, where visitors hike for views of Mount Kinabalu, offering the Kinabalu King variety.
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Baxter Farm
Tenom, Sabah
A Tenom farm promoted in 2024 for educational visits to a modern agricultural setup with Musang King, Black Thorn and Borneo durian species.
Durian Valley
Sabah, Sabah
A Sabah orchard promoted in 2024 with a durian-season package combining a visit and a meal at the farm's rest house with a stay at Juta Hotel.
Farm visit
Sugar Hill Farm
Papar, Sabah
A Papar farm promoted in 2024 for a traditional-lifestyle experience combining a fruit orchard with a farmhouse.
Farm visit
Varieties associated with Sabah
Common questions
When is durian season in Sabah?
General guides put the main season for Sabah around October, November, December, January and February, with a smaller crop around May and June. Harvests move with the weather, so check with a seller before you travel.
Where can I buy durian in Sabah?
Start with Gaya Street Sunday Market durian stalls, Durian Street (under the bridge), Jalan Segamat and Kent Fresh Fruits Shop. Each listing here links to the source that documents it.
Can I visit a durian farm in Sabah?
Yes. Places documented here include Tenom Tropical Fruits Farm, Tamparuli Durian Farm and Baxter Farm. Book ahead, because visits depend on the harvest.