Joanna James
Just like everything else in Abu Dhabi, dining too is an exquisite experience that visitors ought to have in the city. Wondering where to experience some of the most amazing food during your holiday? Here are a few of the best local restaurants to try out.
Starting off small-scale as a local food truck, the owner, Shaikha Al Kaabi, a young Emirati wanted to spread the deliciousness of Emirati cuisine to visitors while preserving its originality. Now, what was once a food truck has transformed into a retro-themed restaurant located in Al Muneera. The most sought-after menu at the restaurant is the breakfast menu believed to be the best that Abu Dhabi has to offer. From soups to salads and stews, the restaurant certainly offers an amazing experience for the palate. The word "Meylas" means a place that gathers people and this is true because Emirati cuisine as served here is best enjoyed with a group of people.
Serving authentic dishes is what Al Mrzab is well-known for, but that is not all, your entire dining experience will feel homely because of the interior that looks like a traditional Emirati household kitchen. Enjoy your meals while seated at a low table on fancy floor cushions. Look forward to dishes like machboos (rice with lamb), mixed mutaban (spicy meat stuffed into potato wedges), harees (boiled wheat) and more. While most of the menu is traditional Emirati food, there are a few Kuwaiti options as well including mutabbaq (a stuffed pancake) and murabyan (rice with shrimp).
While the origins of this restaurant are in Kuwait is has now expanded and is located opposite Spar Supermarket in Khalifa City A, the restaurant is quite a large one with 3 floors and one of them is ideal for family dining as well with old music playing in the background. Freej Swaileh Restaurant serves authentic Kuwaiti cuisine and the highlight of the menu is ragag - this is Emirati bread served with milk and honey. This dish is the speciality here and goes well with milk tea (karak).
Al Fanar, situated in the Venetian Village, captures the essence of old Dubai in a charming, rustic setting. It's known for its traditional Emirati dishes, such as lamb machboos, harees, and a range of seafood specialities. The restaurant's décor is a nostalgic nod to the old days of the Emirates, making it an ideal place to experience local culture.
After a wonderful day of sightseeing in Abu Dhabi, the perfect place to enjoy some seafood would be Amwaj by Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara. With a rustic look and views of the beachside, this restaurant serves up some of the finest seafood in the city. Look forward to fresh seafood often taken from the catch of the day, prepared in various styles. From spicy fish curries to grilled lobster, the extensive menu offers delights for your taste buds. Furthermore, the restaurant also offers some great wines from the wine cellar. It is the ideal place to chill by the bonfire on the beach as dusk approaches.
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