activists pushed for the area to be recognized as an official district of the city of Anaheim for decades. In 2021, a majority of registered voters in the neighborhood favored the notion of receiving official recognition by the city as well as official signage noting the ethnic enclave. In 2022, the city officially recognized a mile-long stretch of Brookhurst Street. Economy Little Arabia is known for its popular hookah lounges. More than a dozen businesses that serve hookah and/or sells hookah supplies exist in the district. Established restaurants that serve hookah include Nara Bistro and Nubia Cafe. Popular hookah lounges include Hidden Cafe, Fusion Ultra Lounge, and Dream Cafe. Anaheim made national news in 2005 when the city banned belly dancing in Little Arabia's hookah bars. In its annual "Best of OC" awards, the OC Weekly awarded Olive Tree Restaurant, located on Brookhurst St. and Orange, the 2011 Best Middle Eastern Restaurant award. The restaurant is known for its "daily special" dishes. Each day, one or two specials, such as "Maqluba", "Sayadeia" (marinated, grilled whole fish), and "Kabsa". References External links Website Arab-American culture in California Culture of Anaheim, California Tourist attractions in Anaheim, California Egyptian-American culture in California Lebanese-American culture in California Ethnic enclaves in California Neighborhoods in Anaheim, California Palestinian-American culture Syrian-American history Moroccan-American history Yemeni-American culture pl:Mała Gaza