The tradition of smoking shisha dates back thousands of years to parts of Asia and the Middle-East. Although smoking shisha is not the focal point of any gathering, it certainly is a must have accessory; along with traditional mint tea. At Markaz Café and Shisha Lounge we have tried to create just such an environment that nourishes friendships, conversation, and relaxation to the delightful sounds of the “hubbly bubbly”.

At Markaz we are proud to serve our very own herbal shisha being manufactured to our specifications in Egypt . This shisha contains no traces of Tobacco or other contaminants. Manufacturing one’s own shisha requires months of R&D and partnering with the right people and the mandate to control the quality of every batch. We started with molasses derived from dates and infused it with various fruit essences. The result is an incredibly flavourful and true representation of the real fruit. We are extremely proud and excited about our herbal shisha and look forward to sharing it with you.

By popular demand, we are also offering the premium AL-Fakher brand tobacco shisha served on our 75 seat patio. AL-Fakher is the most recognized and demanded traditional shisha in the market and we are looking forward to our patio service commencing in late March 2010.

During our R&D, we also invented some specialty shisha combinations that enhance the smoking experience for our customers. We are delighted to provide additional information about our specialty shisha in person.

Suggested Etiquettes of smoking shisha:

It is preferred that all smokers have their own shisha pipe. If sharing, please limit two users per pipe and use plastic mouth tips provided. Do not manipulate the shisha yourself or use foreign substances.

Smoking shisha is a communal activity and enjoyed most when relaxed. Therefore there is no maximum or minimum number of draws per user. Enjoy your smoke and then pass the pipe. Shisha pipes should always rest on the ground to avoid spillage and visual interference. Do not direct exhale towards other users. Use discretion; avoid foul language and speaking loudly.