New scene for London's Arab diaspora among Park Royal's industrial estates - in pictures
Park Royal in north-west London has become popular among members of the Arab diaspora. Dotted along its factory-lined streets are Arab-run lounges, cafes, bakeries and supermarkets All photos: Mark Chilvers for The National
The new Arabic centre developing in Park Royal is situated in an industrial estate opposite an Arabic supermarket.
The Bamboo lounge restaurant and shisha bar in Park Royal offers live entertainment, or just backgammon.
Levant Book Cafe owner Sameh Asami, on the right.
Levant Book Cafe serves traditional Arabic food and drinks, as well as offering a sizable library.
The Bamboo lounge restaurant and shisha bar offers live entertainment.
Beit el Zeitoun restaurant, situated on the canal near Harlesden station in north-west London.
The Bamboo lounge restaurant and shisha bar.
Jars of fruit preserves, made by women in Syria, sit on a glass counter at Levant Book Cafe.
The Bamboo lounge restaurant offers live entertainment.
