If you’re Arab or have been to an Arab’s home, you might have noticed a few things you don’t usually witness in other homes. Never mind the ambience, good hospitality and great food that’s about to be offered to you.. 

Here are the usual items you can expect to see in most Arab/Khaleeji households:

1. The plastic bag on a door handle. At some point.

The notorious Arab trash bag.

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2. A fabulous (or basic) bukhour set 

It smells absolutely divine and almost gives any home that feeling of comfort and home-y feels.

3. Those biscuit or ice cream containers that always had something else completely random inside

You know the pain only when you witness it.

4. A carpet or two (it’s a must)

Persian carpets or rugs are a common choice for some.

5. Nutella

Most of the time an Arab’s home is equipped with this delicious spread. However, sometimes you also get the surprise of your life…

6. Vimto

Oh, how we love our Vimto (esp those cozy Ramadan nights)

7. Lots of spices in the kitchen

8. The ‘evil eye’ is bound to be somewhere around the house

9. A table with sweets, mixed fruit juice and tea 

10. Pepsi

Because what’s kabsa or mandi without ‘beebsi’ anyway?