OUR PREMIUM HOOKAH

NO VISIT TO SERAI IS COMPLETE WITHOUT INDULGING IN A TIME-HONORED TRADITION.

Elevate your evening with our premium hookahs paired with high-quality, authentic flavored tobacco. Each session offers a clean, smooth, and richly aromatic smoke designed to relax your mind and body. Whether you're savoring the moment solo or connecting with friends, our experience captures the essence of Indian elegance.

THE HISTORY OF HOOKAH

SHISHA, MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS HOOKAH, HAS A RICH HISTORY DATING BACK TO THE 1600s.

Initially desgined in the 1600s for Emperor Akbar by his physician, Abul-Fath Gilani, as a way to purify smoke, it quickly became a status symbol and an integral part of Indian court culture. Hookah smoking fostered community, conversation, and trade. Over time, it evolved into a staple for social and cultural exchanges between the east and the west.

The hookah adoption spread from India to Persia, the Ottoman Empire, the Middle East, and Africa in the 17th century. The British Colonial presence in India during the 18th century led to the adoption of hookah among British officials and merchants, who viewed it as an exotic luxury and a mark of prestige.

However, in contemporary times, the activity has strayed from its original cultural significance and lacks the quality and care it takes to prepare a hookah.

SERAI AIMS TO BRING BACK THE AUTHENTIC EXPERIENCE, RECONNECTING PEOPLE WITH THE RICH TRADITIONS AND SOCIAL ESSENCE OF HOOKAH SMOKING.