The Journal
Stories from our kitchens, counters and gifting studio.
Deep dives on mithai, corporate gifting notes, catering guides and the small details behind the recipes we have been cooking since 1905.
Guides · 6 min
How Much Does Catering Cost in Dubai? (2026 Guide)
A transparent, up-to-date guide to Indian vegetarian catering pricing in Dubai - per-head costs for lunch, buffet, weddings and live counters.
Jain · 5 min
Best Jain Catering in Dubai: What to Look For
A practical guide to booking strict Jain catering in Dubai - separate cooking lines, no root vegetables, and how to check a caterer really understands Jain rules.
Weddings · 8 min
Indian Wedding Catering Checklist for Dubai Weddings
The exact catering checklist we use with couples planning Indian weddings in Dubai - from initial enquiry to post-event debrief.
Corporate · 6 min
10 Corporate Catering Ideas for Dubai Offices
Ten catering ideas that actually work for Dubai corporate teams - from morning kick-offs to iftar and end-of-year parties.
Guides · 5 min
How to Choose a Catering Company in Dubai
The seven questions that separate great UAE caterers from average ones - before you sign anything.
Sweets · 5 min
Motichoor Laddu: The Sweet That Built Our Counter
How a single pearl of boondi becomes the motichoor laddu we've been rolling by hand at Bikanervala since 1905.
Sweets · 4 min
Kaju Katli: The Only Mithai That Should Be Silver
Why real kaju katli has just three ingredients, why the silver leaf on top is not decoration, and how to tell fresh from stale.
Sweets · 4 min
Rasmalai: The Bengali Sweet That Belongs in Every Fridge
The chhena discs, the saffron milk, and why rasmalai tastes better on day two. A short guide to one of India's most-loved sweets.
Namkeen · 6 min
Bikaneri Bhujia: The Namkeen We Named a City After
The story of the fine besan sev from Bikaner, why the moth bean matters, and how our family has been frying it since 1905.
Gifting · 7 min
25 Corporate Gifting Ideas That UAE Teams Actually Remember
Move past the generic hamper. Twenty-five vegetarian gifting ideas that land well with UAE employees, clients, and partners.
Gifting · 8 min
The Diwali Gifting Guide for UAE Businesses
How to plan Diwali gifting for a UAE company, from timelines and budgets to hamper design and cultural etiquette.