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Plate of golden fried khanfaroosh dumplings drizzled with date syrup
Food & Drink

Khanfaroosh: The Gulf's Saffron-Scented Sweet Dumplings

A guide to khanfaroosh, the traditional Emirati and Gulf fried dumplings flavoured with saffron and cardamom, often enjoyed during Ramadan and Eid.
A bowl of glossy Omani halwa garnished with nuts
Food & Drink

Omani Halwa: A Guide to the Gulf's Sticky Sweet Specialty

Discover Omani halwa, the glossy, rose-scented sweet that pairs perfectly with Arabic coffee and is central to Omani hospitality.
A bowl of creamy white mahalabiya topped with crushed pistachios and dried rose petals
Food & Drink

Mahalabiya: A Guide to the Gulf's Rose-Scented Milk Pudding

This silky, floral dessert is a simple pleasure across the Gulf. Learn what mahalabiya is, how it's made and the best ways to enjoy it.
Glass jar of golden honey with a wooden honey dipper on a rustic table
Food & Drink

A Guide to Gulf Honey: Sidr, Sumr and Sweet Traditions

From dark sidr honey drizzled over fresh bread to a spoonful stirred into Arabic coffee, honey is woven into Gulf food culture. Discover the main varieties and how locals enjoy them.
Two small glass bottles filled with clear liquid, one with a pink label and one with a white label, next to a few rose petals and orange blossoms on a wooden table.
Food & Drink

A Guide to Gulf Rose Water and Orange Blossom Water

Rose water and orange blossom water are the floral backbone of Gulf sweets and drinks. Here is how to use them in your own kitchen.
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.