Emirati Arabic
How to say coffee in Arabic (Emirati)
The two drinks you will be offered most in the UAE.
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Gahwa
قهوة
Coffee
Coffee, including Arabic coffee.
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Karak
كرك
Karak, spiced milk tea
The sweet tea sold everywhere in the UAE.
How to pronounce it
- g: Emiratis say the letter ق as a hard g, where formal Arabic has a q.
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