Discovering the Flavors of Emirati Childhood

Some flavors don’t just taste good they transport you. One bite, and you're five years old again, sitting cross-legged on a patterned carpet, the scent of cardamom in the air, hearing your grandmother say, “Khubz al Eid is ready.”

At Zad, our Emirati Cookies with Thyme & Chocolate aren’t just treats, they’re time machines.

A Bite of the Past, Baked for Today

Traditional Emirati sweets were often handmade at home with help from mothers, aunties, and cousins. Recipes weren’t written down; they were whispered and passed down by memory.
Our cookies capture that spirit with a subtle herbal note from thyme, a nod to how spices were used in Emirati kitchens, and a delicate layer of chocolate that brings a modern touch.

Order the story: Emirati Cookies with Thyme & Chocolate 340g

Childhood Memories, Reimagined

For many of us, snacks were simple:

- Dates stuffed with walnuts
- Sesame-coated bites during Eid
- Cardamom biscuits cooling on woven trays

These weren’t just desserts. They were part of how love was shown in the home.
Zad’s cookie range pays homage to that, but it also welcomes new memories: lunchbox surprises, post-coffee treats, or something you share with your own children.

Why These Cookies Are More Than a Sweet Tooth Fix

- Made with real thyme – a staple herb in Emirati kitchens
- Balanced with light chocolate – for just enough indulgence
- No artificial nonsense – just heritage, quality, and comfort

Pair them with karak, gift them during Eid, or keep them in a cookie jar that always seems to empty too fast.

Pair, Share & Gift

Whether you’re revisiting childhood or sharing yours with someone new these cookies fit every story:

- With qahwa: for a mid-morning reset
- In lunchboxes: as a surprise that feels like home
- In hampers: for gifting that means something

Looking to bundle with tradition? Pair with Maamoul Date Cookies and Tamriya Tahina & Sesame for a full nostalgic experience.

Final Bite

Some cookies are just cookies.
Others bring back your grandmother’s kitchen, the laughter of cousins, and the smell of fresh cardamom in the afternoon air.

At Zad, we believe every bite should tell a story and maybe even write a new one.

Try a piece of your past (or someone else’s): Emirati Cookies with Thyme & Chocolate