Top Must Eat Food in UAE
The United Arab Emirates is a great destination to live or travel to and one of the main reasons for its allure is the mouth-watering food in UAE. This cosmopolitan country offers various attractions for tourists across the world. Be it Dubai, Ajman, Abu Dhabi, or Al Khaimah delicious flavors and otherworldly tastes are just around the corner.
Traditionally rice, meat, and fish have been stapled foods for the citizens of UAE. That said, the following are must-try traditional foods of UAE that one must try:
Al Harees
Al Harees is a famous dish of UAE and has an exotic taste. It is prepared with meat and wheat. While its preparation takes some time, the ingredients used are simple and can be found easily in the market. The dish is usually served during weddings and festivals.
Ghuzi
Regarded as one of the yummiest dishes of UAE, Ghuzi is prepared with succulent lamb, which is served with rice, crushed nuts, and veggies. Ghuzi is a dish that is favored by many food lovers especially those residing in Dubai.
Shawarma and Hummus
Something that is loved by all; Shawarma is the most consumed food across UAE. Be it malls, street outlets, and restaurants; you will be able to find shawarma at any time of the day. In recent times, it has also become a famous and much-loved food in many Asian countries.
Shawarma can be prepared from lamb or chicken. Irrespective of the way it’s prepared, it never showed any decline in its popularity or demand and when talking about traditional cuisines/dishes that UAE is famous for, Hummus can’t be ignored. It is a famous dip from the Middle Eastern culture and can be served with various food items like Shawarma and traditional bread like a pita. Hummus is served fresh and easily satiates ones’ hunger.
Al Machboos
Another non-vegetarian food of the UAE is the Machboos. The main ingredients in Al Machboos include any meat, fish or shrimp, and rice. Seasoned with spices and one special component, Loomy (dried lemon), this dish is quite a hit in the UAE. The cooking process is not too complicated and follows a few steps. The meat is first cooked till it is tender and is then removed from the pot. Rice is added to the pot, and once it is cooked well, meat, onions, spices, and other ingredients are added to complete the dish. We recommend you try it with some raita and salad to make it one delicious meal
Chelo Kebab
Chelo Kebab is amongst the best food in UAE. Served on skewers over a bed of saffron-scented rice, it is a simple yet flavorsome dish. To get the best taste of this dish, it is recommended to prepare it over a charcoal grill rather than a gas grill.
Luqaimat
One of the most popular Emirati desserts, Luqaimat are crunchy sweet dumplings with soft insides. They are made up of butter, milk, sugar, flour, yeast, cardamom, and saffron. The ingredients are whipped together to form a smooth batter and then deep-fried to get a nice golden color. They are very popular during the month of Ramadan.
Karak
Karak is the national tea of UAE and can be bought for over just AED 1 at any roadside shop. It is usually served in paper cups and has very little quantity. It is best enjoyed with a doughnut or any sweet cake on the side
Falafel
Falafel
If Shawarma is every non-vegetarian’s favorite street food in UAE, then Falafel is a convenient alternative for every vegetarian. Falafel is a deep-fried chickpeas patty. And when this falafel is wrapped in a roll with fresh vegetables and various dressings, magic happens, which is why it is one of the most popular dishes served
So how many of these you have tried already? and which one is your favorite?
