Ceilings of the Blue Mosque in Istanbul Turkey
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Guide to visiting a mosque for the first time

If you’ve never visited a Mosque (or Masjid as it’s called in Arabic) before, it might be scary visiting a mosque for the first time or knowing what the mosque etiquette is! What do I do when I enter the mosque? What clothes should I wear? Is it okay for me as a none Muslim…

Luqaimat also known as Logma drizzled in date syrup served in a bowl, traditional food of uae and arabic desserts
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Easy Emirati Luqaimat (Lokma) recipe + homemade “machine”

Looking for an easy and tasty Lokma recipe? This is my favourite one! Called Lugaimat in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), this popular dessert has many names depending on the region or country! Some of the names include Lokma, Logma, Loukoumades, Luqaimat and Luqma. These yummy small and sweet fried balls are a great tasty…

How to make authentic delicious Karak tea / chai at home
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How to make authentic delicious Karak tea / chai at home

Been searching for an authentic Karak tea recipe? This is the perfect recipe which I tweaked all the spices personally until I got it to taste just like the tea shop I always bought it from. Karak chai tea is a hugely popular across the Arabian Gulf, in particular those that had influence from India….

ramadan iftar in dubai, gold decor, majlis
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8 of the best Iftars and Iftar buffets in Dubai, including family and budget friendly

It’s Ramadan time and Dubai has a whole host of restaurants that put together some of the best and most luxurious Iftar buffets you can imagine! There are so many good places to choose for an Iftar buffet in Dubai. It was hard to make a final list but here are my highly recommended favourites…