What We Are Eating Today: Sabeeka

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Updated 13 August 2021
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What We Are Eating Today: Sabeeka

 

If you love to work out and are looking for the perfect exercising snack, then you need to get to know Sabeeka.

This Saudi brand offers healthy no-bake energy snack bars made with the Kingdom’s premium date varieties and fresh nuts.

Start your day with something healthy, delicious, and full of energy by trying one of Sabeeka’s six flavors.

The brand uses different nuts and toppings made of dates as the main ingredient, with flavors including ajwa pistachio rose, sukkari walnut sesame, mabroom almond coconut, khalas peanuts, khalas cashews and khalas hazelnuts.

The name of the brand translates to “gold bar” in English, referencing how eating healthy is great for your body.

With no added sugar, the all-natural date bars are guilt-free. 

Sabeeka also produces minis: A jar of 18 assorted pieces that you can use as a substitute for dessert offered with Arabic coffee to your guests.

The brand offers all vegan and organic ingredients that add a lot of nutritional value such as coconut oil, Himalayan pink salt, rosemary extract, Chia seeds, flaxseeds and raw cacao. The bars are available at many hypermarkets. For more information, visit Instagram @sabeekabar.


Where We Are Going Today: Offbrief cafe in Diriyah

Updated 14 December 2025
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Where We Are Going Today: Offbrief cafe in Diriyah

  • Offbrief’s design is colorful and playful. However, some of the seating is not particularly comfortable, and the open windows allowed mosquitos inside, which shortened my stay

Offbrief opened in Diriyah’s creative district, JAX, less than two months ago. The café offers a range of hot and cold drinks alongside a small selection of sweets in a relaxed and welcoming space that’s ideal for both casual meet-ups and quiet solo moments.

The outdoor area is lively — well-suited for social gatherings with friends or family. Inside, the atmosphere is calmer, making it a good option for catching up on a book, working, or for informal meetings.

I was there to work, and ordered an iced matcha latte with banana bread, which cost a total of SR36 — a reasonable price. The banana bread was a highlight, while the matcha latte’s earthy flavor is probably better suited to dedicated matcha fans than to casual drinkers.

Offbrief’s design is colorful and playful. However, some of the seating is not particularly comfortable, and the open windows allowed mosquitos inside, which shortened my stay.

Overall, Offbrief left a positive impression, particularly in terms of ambience, friendly staff, and thoughtful design. While my experience had a few drawbacks, it’s a space I would return to, especially during the daytime and with company, to enjoy the setting in a more relaxed way.