Famous Foods in Dubai you Must try

Famous Foods in Dubai you must try Dubai needs no introduction to its beauty and luxurious lifestyle. But it is also famous for its undeniable choices of unique foods and desserts. Emirati cuisine is considered to be one of the premium cuisines in the world. There are many dishes that you can try only in the UAE. Here is a list of 11 foods

Must try foods in Dubai on your vacation

• Knafeh
• Luqaimat
• Kabsa
• Shawarma
• Falafel
• Al Harees
• Stuffed Camel
• Mandi plate
• Al Machboos
• Chelo Kebab
• Arabic/Karak chai

Knafeh/ Kunafa

Knafeh or Kunafa is one of the most popular desserts in Dubai. This Emirati dish is very common in any restaurant and also the most favourite for the natives and tourists. This Knafeh is made up of dough soaked in any sweet or sugary syrup, rose water, mixed with roasted vermicelli, layered with cheese, nuts and finally baked. When the surface turns golden, it is taken out and garnished with some roasted pistachios or almonds. This dish can be eaten cold or hot, it tastes exceptionally great! Consider this in your list when you are planning your Dubai Packages!

Luqaimat

Luqaimat is another cute little fried dough sweet that makes you want more and more. Originating from the Arabian peninsula, this dish has become one of the most common foods in any restaurant in Dubai. Originally it was served only during the Ramadan season. Later because of its taste and popularity, it became the peoples’ favourite and you can find this dish in any restaurant right from street food stalls to a five star restaurant! Try this one out next time!

Kabsa

Kabsa, the king of whole meat dishes, is here. Kabsa is known as the national dish of the Arabian peninsula. Emirati cuisine is an expert in making this super delicious food with an ensemble of spices. This dish is made of meat barbecued under the ground with coal, cooked rice and spices. The list of spices are black pepper, cardamom, cloves, saffron, black lime, cinnamon, nutmeg and bay leaves. How can one miss a dish with a little of everything?

Shawarma

Shawarma is the most common and favourite dish in countries like UAE, Saudi Arabia and Jordan. It is a dish made up of cooked and shredded meat stacked up on a skewer. It is usually served in a wrap or a plate with meat, sauce, lettuce and spices like cumin, cardamom, cinnamon and paprika. There are many types of shawarma like chicken, lamb or veg shawarma served with different types of dips and salads. This one is a must try dish on your Dubai tour!

Falafel

Falafel is a patty shaped deep fried fritter that originated in the Middle Eastern countries. Falafel has almost become the food that the Emirati people eat on a daily basis. This is a dish made up of chickpeas, roasted fava beans and green gram. It is ground together and made into a round shaped patty and deep fried. It is usually served with hummus, a famous dip made from chickpeas as well. If you are in Dubai, you cannot miss out on trying Falafel!

Al Harees

Al Harees is one of the fine dining dishes in Dubai. Similar to Haleem, Al Harees is also a famous dish served during the Ramadan season. This dish is made up of broken wheat, meat chunks, butter and some seasoning agents. Usually mutton is used in this dish and sometimes chicken is used. The meat is well cooked and then mixed with cooked broken wheat and butter. Then it is strained well and beaten together. Finally it is garnished with powdered pistachios or cinnamon with butter. Due to its utterly delicious taste, most of the restaurants in Dubai serve this dish on all days without exceptions!

Stuffed Camel

Want to try an extreme food? How about a stuffed camel dish? Emirati cuisine is very famous for experimenting with some premium dishes. It is made up of well cooked full camel meat, stuffed with other meats like fish, chicken, eggs, vegetables, ground nuts, green leaves and many spices. This dish is served in a huge plate with rice, salads and raita. People enjoy this dish sitting in circles and eating together. Try the same on your next vacation!

Mandi

Mandi is a very famous platter dish in the UAE. This dish is made up of cooked basmati rice, choices of meat and a blend of many spices. Mandi is basically cooked in an underground pit with hot charcoal in mudpots. The meat is well marinated and mixed with the rice, masalas and spices. It is then allowed to cook well until the masala and spices are well combined with the rice and meat. It is then served on a big plate with raita and salads as extras. Originating from Yemen, it has now become one of the most favourite dishes among the Emiratis!

Al Machboos

Al Machboos or Machboos is a unique cross between biryani and a risotto. The meat is first well cooked and the broth is separated from the meat. And then, the basmati rice is cooked with the spiced broth of the meat (chicken or mutton) and well combined with some spices like cinnamon, cardamom, cloves and nutmeg. It is then served with some sides, falafel and eggs as a platter. It has become the staple food of the Emiratis! You can never miss out on this savory!

Chelo Kebab

Who does not like kebabs? Chelo/chelow kebab is an Iranian dish that is now very famous in the Emirato countries especially in Dubai. This dish is made up of steamed rice, broth of the meat, spices and fried onion. The chicken or mutton is diced, marinated and grilled well. Then the basmati rice is well cooked with saffron and some spices. It is finally layered with rice on the below and kebab skewers on the top. The smoky flavours make you want more and more of the dish!

Arabic/Karak chai

How can any meal in Dubai be complete without a hot cup of tea? As the world knows, Dubai is very famous for different types or teas like Irani chai, Turkish chai, Arabic chai, Karak chai and Filli chai. Filli chai is the most favourite for the Emiratis. The tea is well brewed with hot milk and spiced up with ginger, cardamom and cinnamon. It is a must try beverage in Dubai.

Make a list and check off every dish on the list and treat yourself! All these dishes are very common, famous and delicious in Dubai and at affordable prices!

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