Eat Local Cuisine
Food in Saint Catherine is simple, generous, and grounded in the land. Bedouin meals are prepared slowly — over embers, in clay, or on heavy iron pans. Expect fresh breads like farasheeh, fragrant rice, lentils, tahini, and dates, often served with mountain herbs and local honey. Many families welcome guests to share a home-cooked meal. It's not a performance — it's hospitality. Sit on low cushions, break bread with your hands, and drink warm tea brewed with desert plants. You'll notice how flavors are balanced, and nothing is rushed. The meal is a conversation as much as it is food. [...]