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Traditional Arabic coffee pot and cups with dates on a tray
Travel

Gahwa and Dates: A Simple Guide to Gulf Hospitality

Learn the etiquette of serving and drinking Arabic coffee, a central ritual of welcome across the Arabian Peninsula.
Bowl of assorted dates next to traditional Arabic coffee pot and cups
Lifestyle

How to Choose and Serve Dates the Gulf Way: A Practical Guide

Dates are a cornerstone of Gulf hospitality and everyday life. Learn about popular varieties, how to select the best ones, and the traditional ways to serve and enjoy them.
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.
A brass Arabic coffee pot beside small cups of pale coffee and a bowl of dates on a low table
Food & Drink

How to Drink Arabic Coffee: A Friendly Guide to Gahwa Etiquette in the Gulf

Small cups, cardamom and a quiet set of customs: here is what to expect when you are offered gahwa in the Gulf, and how to accept it gracefully.