Majlis Dining Etiquette: Coffee, Dates, and the Right Hand
A majlis is a space for receiving guests, conversation, coffee, dates, and hospitality.
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Machboos: The Gulf Rice Dish Travelers Should Know
Machboos is one of the Gulf’s signature rice dishes and a useful introduction to regional home-style cooking.
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Saudi Kabsa: What to Expect from the Kingdom’s Famous Rice Dish
Kabsa is one of Saudi Arabia’s best-known dishes, combining fragrant rice with chicken, lamb, or other meat.
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Mandi: The Smoky Rice-and-Meat Dish Found Across the Gulf
Mandi originated in Yemen and is now widely enjoyed across the Gulf, especially in casual family restaurants.
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Harees: A Traditional Gulf Comfort Food
Harees is a simple, deeply comforting dish made by slowly cooking wheat with meat until smooth and porridge-like.
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Jareesh: Saudi Cracked-Wheat Comfort Food
Jareesh is a Saudi dish made from crushed wheat cooked with yogurt, milk, onions, and sometimes meat.
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Luqaimat: The Gulf’s Golden Dessert Bites
Luqaimat are small fried dough bites served with date syrup, honey, or another sweet topping.
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Karak Tea: The Everyday Gulf Drink Travelers Love
Karak tea is one of the Gulf’s most approachable drinks: strong black tea simmered with milk, sugar, and spices.
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Arabic Coffee in the Gulf: Cups, Dates, and Hospitality
Arabic coffee in the Gulf is a hospitality ritual as much as a drink.
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What to Eat for Breakfast in the Gulf
Gulf breakfast mixes breads, eggs, beans, cheese, sweet noodles, tea, coffee, and date-based flavors.
