What is Khaleeji? Some who is Khaleeji is someone who is from the Gulf of Arabia. These posts answer your questions about the culture of the Gulf, whether it’s Dubai or Saudi Arabia. Whether you want to know is the traditional dress of the different countries are in the GCC? What are their typical foods? These blog posts are for you!
The clothes of UAE and Dubai Traditional dress come from a land of scorching deserts. Their garments share a captivating history, evolving from Islamic traditions and the region’s connections with the British Empire. An infusion of the nomadic Bedouin way of life with a modern twist has created the stylish Emirati fashion we admire today….
You may have come across people who have become Muslim calling themselves a “revert” but what exactly does that mean? Why would some call themselves a revert not a convert? I’ll go through convert vs revert and which term I choose to use along with why. As someone who is a converted Muslim myself, I’ll…
The food culture of Dubai and UAE is vibrant and diverse, with a blend of flavours that showcase its unique identity. You may have visited Dubai before or lived in Dubai for many years yet never tried Emirati food! So let’s change that! Emirati cuisine has lots of tantalizing recipes with lots of exotic spices….
This word ‘Ramadan’ keeps popping, maybe you’re even wondering who is Ramadan? Jokes aside… This article is for you if you want to learn a bit more about Ramadan! Ramadan is an important part of the Islamic faith, where Muslims fast and focus on their religion. As a converted Muslim with years of experience, I…
Perhaps you’ve already booked your holiday to Dubai and realised the month of Ramadan falls on when you’ll be in Dubai. Maybe you haven’t booked yet but are wondering what it’s like to visit Dubai during Ramadan. I thought I’d put together this quick guide for those who want to know more and to help…
Thareed or tharid, also called Salona, is a tasty dish that is similar to a stew but with more flavour. Made up of meat, potatoes and vegetables plus Arabic spices. The dish has a rich Islamic history, as it was the favourite meal of Prophet Muhammad and is popular to serve for Iftar during Ramadan….