Issue 01 . June 2026Loose change. Sharp eyes.

dates.

3 pieces filed under dates

WorldDec 3
Date Varieties Explained, from Honeyed Khlas to Caramel Medjool. Souk Weekly world.

Date Varieties Explained, from Honeyed Khlas to Caramel Medjool

A taster's guide to the Gulf's most beloved fruit, so you can stop pointing vaguely and start ordering by name.

By Lena Holloway

OpinionNov 21
How to Host an Iftar That Feeds Everyone and Stresses No One. Souk Weekly opinion.

How to Host an Iftar That Feeds Everyone and Stresses No One

A practical guide to throwing an iftar that honours the moment, paces the food, and survives the dishes.

By Sara Qureshi

WorldNov 5
A Beginner's Guide to Emirati Dishes, from Machboos to Luqaimat. Souk Weekly world.

A Beginner's Guide to Emirati Dishes, from Machboos to Luqaimat

Your starter map to the Emirati table, where spiced rice, slow-braised meat, and honey-drenched dumplings do the heavy lifting.

By Priya Chen