Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading

Sandwiches and a safe space: a Gaza restaurant run by women, for women

A Palestinian waitress work at the newly-opened women-only restaurant, called Sabaia VIP, in Gaza City September 6, 2022. REUTERS/Mohammed Salem

A Palestinian woman has realised her dream of becoming a chef in the male-dominated Gaza Strip thanks to a new eatery where she heads an all-female staff looking after an all-female clientele.

Opened last month and offering light meals like chicken sandwiches and pizza, "Sabaia VIP" has been doing brisk business in a conservative and congested enclave where some women complain of lacking private and safe leisure venues.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.