For Elli Kriel and her family, Passover in the UAE has been nothing short of a saga—spanning seven intense and transformative years from 2018 to 2025. In the early days, before the Abraham Accords, Elli’s Kosher Kitchen (EKK) was just beginning to take shape. With no formal kosher infrastructure in Dubai, preparing for Passover was […]
Seven Years of Passover: The EKK Journey Through Three Eras Read More »
As Elli’s Kosher Kitchen (EKK) moves into its next chapter, the story behind the brand continues to shape its future. Born from a single family kitchen in Dubai and nurtured through years of cultural change, religious significance, and regional transformation, EKK has become more than just a kosher catering service—it’s a symbol of connection, quality,
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Thirteen years ago, I made Dubai my home, never imagining that I would one day pioneer kosher food in the UAE and the Gulf. What began as a small home-based initiative to serve a growing community has flourished into a luxury kosher brand, trusted by five-star hotels, embassies, government entities, and prestigious clients like the Abrahamic Family House.
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Visiting Dubai during Passover? Don’t let the lack of traditional foods and customs ruin your experience. Check out these 3 survival hacks!
Elli’s top hacks for surviving Passover in Dubai Read More »
Travelers often want flexibility in what they eat and where they get their food. Not everyone can afford to eat out every night. While there now are kosher restaurants in Dubai, they are on the higher end in terms of price, and not really affordable as an every night solution for the average family. I often get asked, what kosher food can I buy in Dubai? Where can I buy meat? Is the bread in the supermarket kosher? Can I drink the milk?
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