Concierge Dubai Guide - Cigar Bar

• Abaya – traditional black dress worn by local women
• Abra – water taxi or traditional wooden boat used to transport people across Dubai Creek.
• Barasti – hut or shelter with a roof made of palm fronds
• Dhow – traditional wooden fishing boat, bigger than an abra
• Kandoura –traditional white dress worn by local men
• Lebnah – traditional yoghurt drink, usually served with Arabic food
• Majlis – a room or seating area usually used for entertaining guests
• Manakeesh – popular Arabic food, consisting of dough with toppings such as cheese, thyme or ground meat, similar to pizza
• Shawarma – a sandwich-like wrap usually filled with meat, such as chicken or lamb. Very popular across the Middle East
• Shisha – a water pipe used for smoking flavoured tobacco. Sometimes referred to as hubbly bubbly