The art of bakhoor: an Emirati welcome
How scented wood chips became the heart of hospitality, and how to burn them at home.
By Saurel1 min read
In an Emirati home, bakhoor is the first thing a guest notices and the last thing they remember. Wood chips soaked in fragrant oils are warmed over charcoal until a soft, resinous smoke fills the majlis.
How to burn bakhoor at home
Light a charcoal disc in a mabkhara (incense burner) and wait until it is covered in white ash.
Place one or two pieces of bakhoor on the charcoal. A little goes a long way.
Let the smoke drift through the room, or pass the burner under clothes and through the hair.
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