Top 5 foodie things to try in Dubai – For an Emirati celebration!

For a rich splash of pungent spices coupled with the goodness and flavour of a choice of lamb or chicken, prepare your taste buds to be seduced no sooner than you have settled down to sampling all that Margoogat is known for. Rated as one of the best meaty dishes in Dubai that comes complete with generous inclusion of tomatoes which is made to a stew, this spread is a 'must' when in this part of the United Arab Emirates. Interestingly enough, Margoogat can also be made with the use of potatoes or baby marrow as its main ingredient but the mixture of cumin, turmeric and the local garam masala combination known as bezar are readily made part of this outstanding take on Emirati fare.

Very much a part of the local culinary spectacle and unmistakable in every sense of the phrase, the dish referred to by the name of Machboos deserves its fair share of excitement and credit. Considered one of the more traditional takes on Emirati food that you can have the privilege of sinking your teeth into when in Dubai, Machboos is fundamentally a rice dish which generally depicts shades of yellow once served. Essentially, chicken, shrimp or lamb features as its chief element coupled with a host of spices that are sprinkled to enhance zest and texture. These include cinnamon and cardamom which are often topped off with a dose of dried lemon and crunchy cashews.

If you ever thought sweet and sour could not coexist on a plate in Dubai, then you probably weren't told of how Chebab draws in those keen on trying out this unique combo, and that too for breakfast! Categorized as an Emirate-style pancake best sampled at the beginning of the day, Chebab packs one almighty punch in terms of flavour, aroma and appearance. Therefore, before your time in the city draws to a conclusion, it is imperative that the foodie in you be treated to a sensational spread, made up of fluffy pancake, date syrup and sour cheese. If staying at Avani Deira Dubai Hotel which is one of the hotels in Dubai Deira worth vacationing, then as guests one will have access to such delightful creations and culinary adventures.

A classical Arabic bread can never be ignored and on the subject of Khubz, one will be treated to a splendid experience. Complete with sesame seeds on top, Khubz is the perfect complement to either fresh hummus or the aubergine dip known as mutabal. Consider stopping by your closest restaurant or bakery for a bite or two of Khubz and in this sense, look no further than the Arabian Tea House which boasts its bread kitchen.

Now for the beverages and trumping all its competition would be Arabic coffee. A common sight and serving across the UAE, be it at government offices, hotels or restaurants for that matter, 'Qahwa' which is the local name for Arabic coffee must be drunk at least once before you leave the city. For example, if you haven't checked out Café Bateel, then now would be that moment for this establishment affords a signature qahwa where lightly roasted beans merge magnificently with cardamom and a plate of organic dates.