Al Harees
A traditional Emirati dish made of wheat and meat slow-cooked until it reaches a smooth porridge consistency.
The must-try food that defines Dubai, AE's culinary culture
A traditional Emirati dish made of wheat and meat slow-cooked until it reaches a smooth porridge consistency.
A fragrant rice dish cooked with meat, vegetables, and a blend of Arabian spices including dried lime.
Golden fried dough balls that are crunchy on the outside, soft inside, and drizzled with date syrup.
Thinly sliced spit-roasted meat wrapped in pita bread with garlic sauce, fries, and pickles.
A traditional dish of meat and rice cooked in a tandoor with a specific blend of Hawaij spices.
A modern local specialty featuring a lean and flavorful patty made from camel meat.
The national dish of the UAE, consisting of whole roasted lamb served on a bed of spiced rice and nuts.
A layered dish of toasted pita bread, chickpeas, and cool yogurt seasoned with garlic and tahini.
Skewers of chicken breast marinated in lemon, garlic, and yogurt, then grilled to perfection.
A popular Levantine flatbread topped with zaatar herbs, salty akawi cheese, or minced meat.
A decadent dessert made of thin noodle-like pastry soaked in sweet syrup and layered with melted cheese.
A strong, spiced black tea brewed with evaporated milk and infused with cardamom and ginger.
An epic celebratory dish where a whole camel is stuffed with sheep, chickens, and rice.
A comforting dish made of beaten rice and meat, seasoned extensively and cooked into a thick mash.
A unique coastal dish made from crumbled small shark meat cooked with turmeric and dry lime.
Emirati pancakes flavored with saffron and cardamom, traditionally served with honey or cheese.
A sweet and savory breakfast dish of vermicelli noodles flavored with saffron and topped with an omelet.
Thin pastry triangles filled with spiced meat, vegetables, or cheese and deep-fried until golden.
Known as the bread of the harem, this is a rich cheesecake-like dessert topped with cream.
A refreshing herb salad made primarily of finely chopped parsley, mint, tomatoes, and bulgur wheat.