Harees

Element Name

Harees

Practice Environment

Desert, Urban

Practice Location

All Emirates of the UAE

Scope of Practice

All segments of society

Heritage Domain/ Category

Traditional craftsmanship

Element Type/ Subcategory

Knowledge,Skills and Practices

Current Status

Living heritage

Harees is prepared from crushed wheat and meat and cooked for long hours until it becomes a smooth, homogeneous mixture. The success of the dish depends on the cook’s skill in controlling the heat and timing the stirring correctly.

Criteria Applicable to Nominate Element

01

Continuity and Intergenerational Transmission: The element is passed from one generation to the next, either orally through stories, songs, and narratives, or practically through training and hands-on practice. This living process ensures the element’s survival and development over time, while maintaining its connection to its cultural roots.