Erin Hunter
When travelling in the land of sunshine and bliss, Abu Dhabi, you will certainly find many attractions and appeals to keep your holiday diary filled to the brim. One of the most exciting things that you can do in the city is to sample the fine tastes and flavors that are trapped within the famed dishes of the land. If you are willing to explore the gastronomical fantasies of the place that has captured the hearts of millions across the world, here are some of the dishes that you indeed must not miss out on!
This is surely one of the favorites among the locals and tourists in Abu Dhabi. Not only does it taste excellent, but it is also a dish that has found its way to the Guinness Book of World records for being one of the biggest dishes served in the world! This massive dish includes a whole camel, one lamb, 20 chickens, rice, fish as well as boiled eggs.
Although shawarma has crept through the doors of the land of its origin and has wended its way to other parts of the world, to experience the original taste and flavor of this global favorite, you must indeed be in Abu Dhabi. Made with either lamb or chicken, the shawarma combines garlic sauce, tomatoes and fries. All of these juicy and flavorsome ingredients come wrapped in a piece of soft Arabic bread, creating a concoction which is truly an appeal to the eyes as well as to the taste buds.
This is one of the most famous dishes in Abu Dhabi that principally combines the goodness of wheat and meat. The simple ingredients transform in to an exotic marvel given the high time of cooking that it receives. Al Harees is generally served during festive seasons like Ramadan and Eid, while also being a commonly served dish during wedding ceremonies.
Combining rice, meat, dried lemon, salt and spices, the Al Machboos is yet again a favorite in the land. Involving a complicated and lengthy cooking process, Al Machboos is a dish that captures the essence of the food culture of the land of Abu Dhabi.
One of the most popular forms of Arabic dips is the hummus. Made from chickpeas, olive oil, tahini paste, garlic, lemon juice and salt, the hummus is one that is consumed along with other forms of breads.
You can try out the special tastes of the traditional food of Abu Dhabi while you are staying at luxury hotels Abu Dhabi has such as Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara where exotic tastes and flavors of the land are served everyday!
