💪 Saudi Arabia is launching protein hookah lounges at gyms They won’t use nicotine or tobacco — instead, a herbal and molasses-based mix with whey protein, creatine, BCAAs and pre-workout supplements. The concept was introduced by GymNation, with lounges placed inside or next to gyms as post-workout chill zones. The rollout starts in Riyadh, followed by Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Jeddah and Bahrain. The project involved Dr Sami Al-Banna, who claims inhaled protein enters the bloodstream faster and is absorbed more efficiently.