5 of the best exotic dishes to try in Dubai in 2022 – to make your mouth water

Dubbed the 'Pizza of Dubai,' Manousheh is a wonderful introduction to the local food culture for it is a speciality that must be tried out at least once during your time here. Often resorted to at the beginning of the day, Manousheh features a flatbread as its core but beyond this is where one's attention will be drawn towards. Within the dough, one will bite into a combination of well-salted Akkawi cheese, zaatar herbs and olive oil which would make for quite the hearty feast. Accompanied with Manousheh is a dash of minced lamb and sweet jam which all but complete this offering which is also a popular choice of street food in Dubai.

Dive into the very depths of traditional Dubai cuisine by sampling a good portion or two of Mandi. For a treat packed with plenty of nutrition, taste and value for money, then all roads would surely lead to Mandi where rice and meat form a major part of this spread. Commonly found in sections of Dubai's old city, this dish requires that the meat chosen to be cooked for long hours before it is served with rice, oozing in flavour, spice and texture.

Staying on the subject of traditional and exotic food to try in Dubai, the offering referred to by the name of Al Harees deserves more than a mere mention. Interestingly, Al Harees will appeal to all palates as the sweet tooth in you will also find it a truly worthwhile investment. Amongst the chief ingredients are meat, wheat and a pinch of salt that go into its preparation which demands considerable hours of baking. Served during weddings and religious celebrations including Eid and Ramadan, your experience can be elevated should you dare have it with butter (samen) and powdered cinnamon or a dash of sugar. If you are looking for places to eat in Dubai where Al Harees might be tucked into, then consider reserving a stay at Oaks Ibn Battuta Gate Dubai which will allow you the freedom to dine in comfort at Al Bahou Grand Atrium.

Vegans too will find the region's food variants much to their fancy given that vegetarian spreads are equally as delightful and appealing as its meat specialities. For those who adore cheese, then look no further than eating some Kellaj. Halloumi cheese and grilled charcoal go into the bread which in turn, offers plenty of comfort and contentment for travellers like yourself who require a quick bite to eat en route to scouring regions near and far.

Dubai's desserts are bold and aromatic and complementing this thought admirably is Luqaimat. Bursts of cardamom, sugar, milk, butter, saffron and flour will meet you head-on as you sink your teeth into this deep-fried dumpling which certainly holds its own when it comes to 'must try' desserts in the area.