Breakfast Manakish (Mezze Flatbread)

Breakfast Manakish is a Levantine flatbread that’s wildly popular across the Arabian Gulf, particularly in Dubai’s cosmopolitan breakfast culture. It’s traditionally topped with za’atar (a tangy herb blend), cheese, or minced meat. Manakish evolved from the ancient Levantine custom of baking flatbreads in communal ovens, allowing neighbors to enjoy freshly baked food together each morning.

A shared anecdote in Dubai cafes tells of early Emirati traders who would stop by Bedouin bakeries for piping-hot manakish on their camels—said to fuel them through long desert journeys. A fitting proverb here is: “One who eats za’atar in the morning does not fear the day”. At Munch Classes, you’ll learn the art of balancing herbs, mastering oven timing, and appreciating the communal spirit behind this humble staple.