Food

Food in Dubai and the UAE

Dubai is a paradise for food lovers from all around the world. If you are in Dubai, then one of the best things you get to experience in the city of luxury is the food. The cuisines in Dubai is another reason why you should visit Dubai. From Vegetarian and non- vegetarian delicacies, you can find anything and everything in the big city. There is something for all kinds of travelers. You can also get so much for an affordable price. The city known to be a traveler’s destination spot is not a stranger to the food sector and you will love every bite you dig in.

There are many hotels and restaurants you can visit in Dubai. Some of the best hotels in Dubai are listed as the world’s best luxury destinations for travelers. So you can just imagine the number of options you will find for different dishes. Let’s take a look at what Dubai offers.

Street Food in Dubai

There is no place best to have a great sandwich wrapped in the goodness of Arabic culture. Emirate cuisine can be best experienced in the streets of Dubai. Some of the most popular street food that you must try when you are in Dubai are:

1. Shawarma – the flavors infused in these simple wraps are mind-blowing. You can find decent flavorful shawarmas in all parts of the UAE and Dubai.
2. Shish Tawouk Sandwich – These are one of the best-undiscovered gems in Dubai.
3. Oman Chips Roll – this popular street food will remind you of your childhood Arabian food.
4. Harees – the wheat mixed with a meat dish, is a dish that you can find in every part of the Arabian Peninsula. This food is served mostly during Ramadan, Eid ul Fitr and sometimes in Arabic weddings.
5. Samboosa – the world-famous Indian snack known as samosa, is given a twist in the Arabian street food.
6. Manakish– A very popular Lebanon dish you can find in the streets of Dubai.
7. Luqaimat – an Arabian desert
8. Karak – It is known as the national drink in Dubai. You can find this drink on roadsides and other street food markets.
9. Fareed – the typical meat and potato stew given a twist with the Arabian spices and cooking techniques.
10. Falafel – No shawarma is completed without a bite of falafel. The non-veg dish is the best addition to the street food collection.
11. Madrooba– Madrooba is a healthy, filling nutritious dish that you can find in Dubai. The name Madrooba is derived from the technique it is made, using a huge wooden spoon. You can find this dish mostly during Ramadan and other festivities in Dubai.
12. Knafeh – the queen of desserts in the Middle East, Knafeh is the best dish to eat after a full meal in Dubai. Nobody can say no to desserts.

Some of the best places to eat street food are Bur Dubai, Downtown Dubai, Global Village, and Satwa. Some of the beverages that you can find in the city to add to your street food meals are:

• Camel Milk- the Middle East is highly known to consume Camel milk and make desserts and other food from camel milk.
• Soft Drinks- different types of Soft Drinks are available for you. Miss your favorite soft drink? No worries the city of Dubai’s shopping malls have it for you. You can also buy soft drinks from vendors, stalls, and on the roadsides.
• Tea
• Juices
• Laban
• Arabian Coffee

The cost of food in Dubai is affordable and not too expensive. You can find various prices that will suit your travel budgets. The best part about traveling in Dubai is you can eat anything that you crave from the street food vendors, the best hotels in Dubai, and even inside Dubai’s famous marketplaces. You can also use several food delivery applications to try out the local street food and different cuisines inside the city.

Apart from traditional Arabic cuisine in Dubai, you can also find popular international fast food outlets in the city. Such as Pizzahut, Dominoes, Mc Donalds, and more. Dubai also hosts food festivals as an event in the city. Food lovers and creators from all around the world participate in this festival to eat and enjoy.  A perfect place for you to experience all the cuisine of the world from experts.