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A fragrant rice dish cooked with meat, seafood, or vegetables, seasoned with loomi and Baharat spices.
The must-try food that defines Abu Dhabi, AE's culinary culture
A fragrant rice dish cooked with meat, seafood, or vegetables, seasoned with loomi and Baharat spices.
A thick, savory porridge made from beaten wheat and meat, typically served during Ramadan and weddings.
Crunchy deep-fried dough balls drizzled with date syrup and sprinkled with sesame seeds.
A hearty stew of meat and vegetables poured over layers of thin, crispy Rigag bread.
A traditional Emirati stew made with meat, chicken, or fish and seasonal vegetables in a tomato-based broth.
A creamy dish of beaten rice or flour cooked with chicken and a blend of aromatic spices.
A unique sweet and savory breakfast dish of saffron vermicelli topped with a thin omelet.
The national dish of the UAE featuring whole roasted lamb served on a large bed of spiced rice and nuts.
Minced shark meat cooked with turmeric, cinnamon, and ginger, usually served with white rice.
Freshly caught fish from the Gulf, marinated in local spices and grilled over charcoal.
Golden-brown Emirati pancakes infused with saffron, cardamom, and turmeric.
An unleavened, paper-thin bread that is often topped with cheese, honey, or fish sauce.
A traditional dessert made from toasted flour, sugar, and ghee, flavored with rosewater.
Fragrant fried cakes made with rice flour, eggs, and plenty of cardamom and saffron.
A dense, nutritious sweet prepared by mixing dates with toasted wheat flour and butter.
Tender camel meat slow-cooked in a tandoor-style pit and served over fragrant long-grain rice.
Delicate, thin crepes often enriched with dates and served as a sweet breakfast or snack.
A beloved street food of thinly sliced marinated meat wrapped in pita with garlic sauce and pickles.
Deep-fried patties of ground chickpeas and herbs, widely enjoyed across the city's casual eateries.
A decadent Middle Eastern dessert made of shredded pastry and melted cheese soaked in sweet syrup.