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A traditional Gulf majlis room with floor cushions and a dallah coffee pot.
Lifestyle

How to Decorate a Majlis: Traditional Gulf Interior Design

A majlis is the heart of Gulf hospitality, where family and friends gather. Learn how to create a warm, welcoming space with traditional seating, textiles and accents.
Hands eating rice with flatbread in traditional Gulf style
Food & Drink

Hand-Eating Etiquette in the Gulf: A Guide to Traditional Dining

Discover the customs and techniques behind eating with your hands in the Gulf, from the right-hand rule to the art of scooping rice and sharing communal platters.
Assorted dates of different colours piled in bowls at a market stall
Food & Drink

A Beginner's Guide to Gulf Dates: Varieties, Ripening Stages and How to Enjoy Them

From buttery Sukkari to dark, chewy Ajwa, here is how to tell the Gulf's favourite dates apart and get the most out of every box you buy.