Cultural Events

Experience the vibrant Arab culture at Yallaa Cultural Festivals in Northern Ireland, a dynamic showcase of arts, music and heritage.
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Cooking Workshop

Explore Arab cuisine's magic at Yallaa Kitchen through immersive workshops, a journey of flavour, inclusion, empowerment, and cultural exchange.
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Cultural Training

Explore Arab culture with Yallaa Cultural Training, offering immersive insights into traditions, etiquette, and religion through expert-led sessions.
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Yallaa Café

Welcome to Yallaa Café, where culture meets cuisine in the heart of Belfast. Join us for a delicious meal, a cup of freshly brewed coffee, or a sweet treat, and experience the warmth and vibrancy of Arab culture at Yallaa Café
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Catering

Yallaa Catering delivers authentic Arab flavours to your occasions. Allow us to enrich your events with cuisine that shares a story and forges unforgettable moments.
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Celebrating Cultural Heritage with Yallaa

Yallaa, meaning "let's go" in Arabic, is an award-winning social enterprise dedicated to celebrating Arab cultural heritage in Northern Ireland. With a vibrant array of programs and initiatives, we're on a mission to bridge cultures, break barriers, and create positive social impact.
From our bustling cafe serving up authentic Arab cuisine to our engaging cultural workshops, events, and community projects, Yallaa offers a dynamic platform for celebrating the rich cultural heritage of the Arab world. Join us on this inspiring journey as we embrace diversity, build connections, and empower communities.

Cultural Events

Our festivals serve as a dynamic platform, inviting everyone to explore and appreciate the arts, language, heritage, and culture of the Arab world.
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Cooking Workshops

More than just a culinary experience, Yallaa Kitchen serves as a platform for inclusion, empowerment, and cultural exchange.
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Cultural Training

Arab culture with Yallaa Cultural Training, a unique program designed to foster a deep understanding of the diverse facets of Arab traditions.
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Yallaa Catering

Immerse yourself in the rich culinary traditions of our culture through our interactive cooking workshops. Join us for a unique and delicious experience!
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Yallaa Café

Welcome to Yallaa Café, where culture meets cuisine in the heart of Belfast. Join us for a delicious meal, a cup of freshly brewed coffee, or a sweet treat, and experience the warmth and vibrancy of Arab culture at Yallaa Café.

Get involved

Discover the joy of giving back with Yallaa! Whether you're passionate about volunteering, sharing your skills as a facilitator, or making a difference through donations.
Be Part Of Our Mission

About us

Embark on a cultural journey with Yallaa, an award-winning social enterprise in Northern Ireland, championing Arab culture, heritage, and arts. Yallaa’s mission is to bridge cultural gaps and foster a diverse, inclusive society.

We offer cultural training, cookery workshops, and vibrant events, celebrating Arab heritage while empowering Arab communities, including refugees and asylum seekers. Our passionate team is dedicated to promoting understanding, appreciation, and creating lasting impacts. Discover more about our vision for cultural harmony and how you can be a part of it.

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Awards and Recognitions:

Rym Akhonzada’s leadership and Yallaa’s impactful work have garnered recognition through prestigious awards, including:

• Social Enterprise NI Highly Recommended Leader of the Year: Acknowledging Rym’s exceptional leadership in steering Yallaa toward positive social impact.

• Social Enterprise NI Highly Recommended Team of the Year: Recognising the collective efforts of the Yallaa team under Rym’s guidance.

• EMEEN Inspirational Entrepreneur Award: Celebrating Rym’s entrepreneurial spirit and the inspiration Yallaa brings to the community.

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