Hyderabad, Jan. 6 -- In Hyderabad, trends do not wait for passports or visas. From viral desserts to retail experiences inspired by the Gulf, the city has a way of absorbing global influences almost effortlessly. What begins as a reel from Saudi Arabia or Dubai soon shows up at a local cafe, Instagram business or pop-up stall, reflecting Hyderabad's long-standing cultural and emotional connection with the Middle East.

The latest example of this was the fleeting yet memorable appearance of a Madinah-style rose ice cream stall at Founder's Fest by Edventure Park that took place on December 31 and January 1. Though the stall is already gone, it turned heads and phones alike with its rosy scoops and a dramatic rose shower on the visitors, a ...