Joanna James
Check out our hand-picked selection of the most delicious things to eat in Dubai and take our word for it: it is going to tantalise your taste buds. That is guaranteed!
Prepare to fall head over heels in love with this sugary delight that will dissolve in your mouth. Luqaimats, also known as hot dumplings, are a staple of the region's traditional cuisine and are made from scratch every day at local cafés. The flavour and texture of Luqaimat are more similar to that of doughnuts than they are to the typically steamed dumplings.
Make sure to stop for some knafeh throughout your tour of Dubai's metropolis, since this dish is famous not just in Dubai but also across the Middle East and beyond. During the holy month of Ramadan, when people break their fast at sunset, they purchase desserts like this one to eat as part of their Iftar meal. This indulgent cheese dessert is at its tastiest when consumed as soon as it is made. So, keep an eye out for fresh servings at your neighbourhood cafés.
If you like savoury cuisine, then Ghuzi (also written Ouzi and Oozie) is the dish you should try when you are in Dubai. Due to the dish's enormous popularity in the UAE, it should definitely be on your list of foods that you just can't miss out on trying. If you place an order for this dish at a restaurant in the area, you will be served a big tray of rice and veggies along with a huge portion of lamb. Although it is filling, you will most likely consume more than your typical serving size since each mouthful is just as wonderful as the one before it. For authentic flavours, you might want to try the Ghuzi in Palm Jumeirah restaurants offered by the likes of Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort for a good experience.
Do not be deceived by Machboos's simple and straightforward appearance; it is everything but! Every mouthful of this classic dish from Dubai is a flavoursome explosion in your mouth. This dish's opulent flavour is achieved by combining a variety of native spices, such as cinnamon and cardamom, in ideal proportions, and finishing it off with a dash of zest from the dried lemon. The incredible depth of flavour at Machboos is a delightful surprise.
Do not turn your back on this just yet, even if you might have already had hundreds of different pizzas in your lifetime. Manousheh is a traditional Lebanese morning dish that quickly rose to the list of must-try delicacies in Dubai thanks to its reputation as the region's answer to pizza! Even while it could make you think of shawarma, this is not the same thing at all. Cheese, herbs with a strong earthy flavour, the meat of your choosing, and olive oil are layered on top of the flatbread. You know what that means, don't you? The flavours are going to tantalise your taste buds!
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