Because when one of us thrives, we all do.
A place where discovering an Arab-owned business feels like being introduced by family. Where culture isn’t explained, it simply exists. Where our language, creativity, traditions, humor, and stories are woven into every corner.
Whether you’re looking for your next favorite restaurant, a local artist, a workshop, or a business you’d proudly recommend to a friend, VIVAArab exists to help our community discover, celebrate, and support one another.
A DIRECTORY
Place of belonging!
As the daughter of Palestinian immigrants, I grew up surrounded by stories of resilience, generosity, family, and unwavering hope. Those stories shaped how I see the world and inspired a dream of creating something that brings us back to one another.
VIVAArab is that dream.
Not simply a directory, but a growing community built on recognition, culture, and connection. A place where Arab-owned businesses can be discovered, supported, and celebrated, and where every visitor is reminded that there is beauty in knowing exactly where you come from.
So grab a cup of shai and enjoy your stay.
For me, VIVAArab is deeply personal.
FOUNDER
Yasmine Qader
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It’s Recognition, Admiration, Protection
It’s the feeling of someone saying, “I see you.” That idea became the heart of VIVAArab.
In a world where it’s easy to feel overlooked or better left unseen, we wanted to create something that reminds Arabs across America that they are seen, valued, and never alone. Every business shared here, every story told, and every connection made is another reminder that our community is vibrant, creative, resilient, and worth celebrating.
An Arabic expression that literally translates to, “Oh, my eye on you.” But its meaning is far richer than words alone.
Ya 3ayni 3alek
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