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Bowl of bezar spice blend
Food & Drink

Bezar: A Guide to the Gulf's Aromatic Spice Blend

Bezar is a warm, earthy spice blend used across the UAE and Oman to flavour rice, meat and stews. Learn what goes into it and how to use it in your kitchen.
A bowl of saloona, a Gulf tomato-based stew with vegetables and meat
Food & Drink

Saloona: A Guide to the Gulf's Comforting Tomato Stew

Saloona is a beloved one-pot stew found across the Gulf, made with tomatoes, meat or fish, and seasonal vegetables. Here's what makes it so special and how to enjoy it at home.
A plate of golden fried dumplings drizzled with dark date syrup and sprinkled with sesame seeds
Food & Drink

Luqaimat Explained: The Gulf's Golden Dumplings and How to Enjoy Them

Crisp outside, soft inside and glossy with date syrup, luqaimat are among the Gulf's best-loved sweets. Here's what they are, when to find them and how to make them at home.