Incredible Dubai Street Foods You Must Try – a foodie’s dream destination

Although one would find plenty of local street food vendors serving their own renditions of this favourite Middle Eastern dish, nothing quite comes close to the experience that you will have when you tuck into some Shawarma in Dubai. Known to be a traditional delicacy that originated in the Arab world, the Shawarma is both juicy and flavourful and in turn, would serve you well if you are looking for a complete meal on the go. Made with a choice of chicken or beef which is initially sliced off a spit roast, the meat is then placed inside a flatbread after which the vendor will proceed to fill it with grilled onions, fresh vegetables and a host of sauces that will send taste levels right through the roof.

Vegetarians arriving in Dubai will not be left out in any way for the city's hawker food culture does make allowance for such needs. A popular choice when out and about which is looked at favourably by all food lovers is the deliciously fried, chickpea patty called Falafel. Often paired with sauces, dips and vegetables across all three meals, Falafel serves as a wonderful introduction to all things fried yet healthy at the same time.

Infused with a rich array of aromatic spices and a choice of meat is a celebration of Arab food that dates back centuries. Called Harees, this dish continues to be delighted across generations and within the entirety of the Middle East and therefore, cannot be missed out on even if you happen to be residing at Oaks Ibn Battuta Gate Dubai which features some of the finest places to eat in Dubai. Though its exact origins cannot be traced to this very date, nothing has prevented food connoisseurs from introducing their own spins on this dish. For example, as opposed to the traditional ingredient of lamb, local restaurants and street food vendors alike have been known to use turkey in their preparation.

Treated as a household name in Emirati cuisine and desserts for that matter, Luqaimat is distinctly delightful and appealing to the eye. With regards to its preparation, small dough balls are first fried in hot oil and thereafter, removed and carefully coated in sugar that gives off a caramelized look and feels on the outside. Essentially, this soft and crunchy treat is served alongside honey or date syrup that can make the sweet tooth in you sing its own tune after a few bites.

A carbonated beverage that will go well if you are searching for an added dose of energy and inspiration during your travels in the city, Karak which translates to 'black' is all of the above and so much more. Costing a mere 1 Dirham per paper cup, Karak is best enjoyed with a host of specialities including doughnuts.