The ongoing 18^th edition of Sharjah Heritage Days (SHD) brings a glimpse of life back in the days at this little “dukan” cart selling Namlet, the UAE’s first and now vintage soft drink that was popular up until the 1970s.

Considered to be the first soda drink introduced to the GCC countries, dated back to the 1920’s, before all the famous sodas were introduced to the region, Namlet was originally available in three flavours – lemon, orange and rose.The drink was hugely popular because it was one of the few treats at the time and for its packaging in transparent Codd-neck glass bottles with the marble stopper inside.

Other UAE childhood favourites including cornsticks, pofaki, milk toffee, wafers, peanuts, bubblegum candy, and more, are also being offered at this cool little cart to go with your fizzy and delicious flavoured local thirst quencher.

Tempted to try it? You’ll find it and 500 other events and activities celebrating the cultural heritage of the UAE and 28 other nations at the festival running until April 10 in the Heart of Sharjah district.