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Kaaba

A rich, cube-styled black cocoa cake inspired by Middle Eastern flavors, built with medjool dates, tahini, honey, and black sesame. Moist, gently spiced, and finished with a silky cocoa glaze and toasted nuts for texture.

🇬🇲 Gambia$$

Sahrawi Date Mahia Asida

A comforting Sahrawi semolina asida enriched with ghee and draped in date syrup, finished with soft dates and warm cardamom-cinnamon aroma. Traditionally enjoyed for breakfast or festive occasions, it’s simple, nourishing, and gently spiced.

🇪🇭 Western Sahara$

Pinotage-Glazed Ostrich

Lean, tender ostrich steaks seared and lacquered with a glossy Pinotage-balsamic glaze infused with garlic, rosemary, and shallot. A refined, South African-inspired main that balances deep wine notes with a touch of caramelized sweetness.

🇿🇦 South Africa$$$

Qahwa Date Bites

Qahwa Date Bites are a delightful blend of Arabian flavors with the warmth of Qahwa spices and a nutty almond crunch. These bites offer a satisfying snack that combines aromatic spices with the natural sweetness of dates.

🇴🇲 Oman$$

Magroodh

Magroodh is a delightful and aromatic North African pastry made with semolina and filled with a date mixture, offering a perfect balance of flavors with the addition of nuts and orange blossom water.

🇱🇾 Libya$$

Bateel Bliss

Bateel Bliss is a decadent and delightful dessert featuring rich chocolate and sweet dates, accentuated with roasted almonds, ideal for an indulgent evening treat.

🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates$$

Petra Swirl

Petra Swirl is a delightful dessert that combines the rich flavors of dates and pistachios swirled into a creamy cake batter, offering a sweet treat inspired by the ancient wonders of Petra.

🇯🇴 Jordan$$

Magrood

Magrood is a delightful North African dessert made with a semolina-based dough, filled with sweet date paste, and flavored with honey, orange zest, and warm spices. It is traditionally enjoyed with sugar syrup soaking, offering a rich, aromatic flavor profile.

🇱🇾 Libya$$

Al Andaluz Tart

An exquisite tart inspired by Andalusian flavors, blending sweet dates with almonds and rose water, bringing the Mediterranean to your table.

🇪🇸 Andalusia, Spain$$

I've been...

Kaaba

Sahrawi Date Mahia Asida

Pinotage-Glazed Ostrich

Qahwa Date Bites

Magroodh

Bateel Bliss

Petra Swirl

Magrood

Al Andaluz Tart

I've been...

Kaaba

Sahrawi Date Mahia Asida

Pinotage-Glazed Ostrich

Qahwa Date Bites

Magroodh

Bateel Bliss

Petra Swirl

Magrood

Al Andaluz Tart