Desvall: World’s Most Expensive Hookah

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I am not one to judge a hookah before I get my hands on it and before I am able to smoke with it for quite some time. This ridiculous thing, known as the Desvall Hookah, is going to be one of the rare exceptions. With a price tag of $60,000, this is easily the most expensive hookah that is

Fumo Jar Hookah Review

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Glass hookahs have had a long and varied history, with every level of quality represented. From the high end and ultra-premium Crown Hookah glass rigs down to the abysmally fragile Ankh, I've seen it all and now we have the Fumo Jar to garner some attention. Obviously, almost every component of

Farida Hookahs

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Farida is the new kid in town and it's time to pay attention before he steals your lunch money. Specializing in brass and wooden hookahs, this is a fairly young brand out of Egypt that is meant to compete with the more senior and more popular brands. The unique designs and highly detailed

Magdy Zidan Pro Series Hookahs

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A small line of solid cast brass hookahs with 3 different designs (as of 11/28/2011) and a chrome finish. Produced by Magdy Zidan and originally made available in the U.S. by SocialSmoke.com. Magdy Zidan has been producing high quality hookahs for affordable prices. Their hookahs are known for

Khalil Mamoon Hookahs

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Khalil Mamoon Hookahs, often called KMs, are handmade Egyptian hookahs and are one of the most popular brands. They range in style from very traditional to surprisingly modern and are known for their high quality, beautiful designs and easy draw. KM hookahs can be made from a variety of metals but

Magdy Zidan Hookahs

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An Egyptian company that produces quality hookahs known for their very clean welds and solid construction. Originally Magdy Zidan was a company that dealt with silver and antiques. In 1982 they began working with stainless steel and making hookahs. Most MZ hookahs are made in the traditional

Hookah 101

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A hookah is a Middle Eastern water pipe used for smoking tobacco in which the smoke is pulled through the water in the base, through the hose and into the lungs. The tobacco is smoked through indirect heat from the charcoal that sits on top of the bowl. Known by many names such as narghile,shisha

MYA SARAY Bambino Hookah

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This is one of the first hookahs that I ever helped a friend pick out. She wanted something small, classy and beautiful. My mind went directly to the Mya Saray Bambino and I never thought twice about it. I have always loved the unique and pseudo-antique look of this little work horse. There are

Khalil Mamoon: The Fakes, Legends, and Facts

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Khalil Mamoon makes hand-crafted Egyptian hookahs that have been highly regarded in the hookah biz for over 50 years. It's hard to watch a review video, read a forum, or scroll through /r/hookah (reddit) without seeing countless proclamations of KM love. The name Khalil Mamoon comes from the

Egyptian vs. Syrian: Who’s who in hookahs?

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The modern hookah pipe has gone through many forms and variations over the centuries. One of the biggest determining factors in design has to do with the region of origin. Believe it or not, the difference isn’t where they’re made. Syrian hookahs can be made in Egypt, and Egyptian hookahs in