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A traditional majlis room with floor cushions and a brass coffee pot
Travel

The Majlis: A Simple Guide to Gulf Hospitality for Visitors

The majlis is the heart of Gulf social life. Here's how to understand this tradition and participate respectfully as a visitor.
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.
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.