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A bowl of creamy wheat porridge drizzled with honey and topped with a pat of butter
Food & Drink

Aseeda: A Guide to the Gulf’s Comforting Wheat Porridge

Discover aseeda, a simple and soothing dish of flour, butter and honey or date syrup that has been a Gulf favourite for generations.
A bowl of jareesh, a creamy Saudi dish of crushed wheat and meat, garnished with caramelised onions.
Food & Drink

Jareesh: The Creamy Crushed Wheat Dish of Central Arabia

A comforting staple of Saudi home cooking, jareesh turns humble cracked wheat into a rich, savoury meal with chicken or lamb.
A bowl of harees topped with ghee and cinnamon
Food & Drink

Harees: The Slow-Cooked Wheat and Meat Dish of the Gulf

Discover harees, a comforting porridge-like dish made from wheat and meat, traditionally enjoyed during Ramadan and festive occasions across the Arab Gulf.
A plate of Balaleet, a Gulf breakfast dish of sweet vermicelli topped with a thin omelette.
Food & Drink

Balaleet: The Sweet-Savoury Noodle Breakfast of the Gulf

Balaleet is a traditional Gulf breakfast of sweetened vermicelli topped with a thin omelette, blending cardamom, saffron and rose water. Here's what makes it a beloved morning dish across the Emirates and beyond.
A bowl of creamy madrooba garnished with herbs
Food & Drink

Madrooba: A Guide to the Gulf's Creamy Beaten Dish

Madrooba is a comforting Gulf dish of slow-cooked meat or fish blended with spiced wheat or rice into a smooth, creamy texture. Here's what to know and how to enjoy it.
A bowl of Margoog stew with vegetables and flat dough pieces
Food & Drink

Margoog: A Guide to the Gulf's Comforting Vegetable and Dough Stew

Discover Margoog, the hearty Gulf stew made with thin dough pieces, vegetables and tender meat — a beloved dish for family meals and Ramadan iftars.