Where We Are Going Today: Bafarat Cafe

Updated 23 August 2019
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Where We Are Going Today: Bafarat Cafe

The Bafarat Company was established in 1952 as an exporter of herbs, spices, and coffee. 

The business has been thriving since its formation. 

The Bafarat cafe is a place where the old meets the new, making this place ideal for every age group.

The cafe is one of Jeddah’s oldest and most popular spots for people to meet. 

Its products are completely worth the money and many of them are unique.

A personal favorite of mine has been their date cheesecake. 

As a huge fan of dates, this combination was a treat.

Cafes are usually known for their rare blends of coffee, but Bafarat prefers to keep it simple.

The simplicity works. Their cappuccino is a customer favorite and in my view it is one of the best cappuccinos in Jeddah.


Shakira to headline second Offlimits fest in Abu Dhabi

Updated 22 January 2026
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Shakira to headline second Offlimits fest in Abu Dhabi

DUBAI: Music sensation Shakira has been announced as the headline act for the Offlimits music festival, which returns to Abu Dhabi this year for its second edition.

The Colombian singer will bring her “Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran” world tour to Etihad Park in Yas Island on Apr. 4 to top the bill at the full-day, multi-stage event

One of the world’s most influential artists, Shakira has sold over 95 million records worldwide, earned four Grammy and 15 Latin Grammy Awards, and is the most-streamed female Latin artist of all time.

Shakira’s return marks her fourth performance in the UAE. She previously played Dubai Autodrome in 2007 and has appeared twice in Abu Dhabi before — at Emirates Palace in 2008 and du Arena in 2011.

Last year’s inaugural Offlimits was headlined by Ed Sheeran and featured acts such as OneRepublic, Kaiser Chiefs, Faithless, ARTBAT, Fun Lovin’ Criminals and Zeyne.