6 Iconic Dishes to Eat in United Arab Emirates (And How to Order Like a Local)
From Emirati Machboos (Emirati Machboos) to Al Harees, here is what to order and what it should cost in د.إ (AED).
Emirati Machboos (Emirati Machboos) — د.إ22–د.إ66
Authentic Emirati specialty from Dubai Emirate (Downtown, Marina, Creek & Hatta): Emirati Machboos, best enjoyed fresh at traditional neighborhood markets and family-run dining rooms. Where to try: Dubai Emirate (Downtown, Marina, Creek & Hatta) (Dubai International Airport (DXB — Metro Red Line T1/T3)).
Al Harees (Al Harees) — د.إ22–د.إ66
Authentic Emirati specialty from Dubai Emirate (Downtown, Marina, Creek & Hatta): Al Harees, best enjoyed fresh at traditional neighborhood markets and family-run dining rooms. Where to try: Dubai Emirate (Downtown, Marina, Creek & Hatta) (Dubai International Airport (DXB — Metro Red Line T1/T3)).
Luqaimat Date-Syrup Dumplings (Luqaimat Date-Syrup Dumplings) — د.إ22–د.إ66
Authentic Emirati specialty from Dubai Emirate (Downtown, Marina, Creek & Hatta): Luqaimat Date-Syrup Dumplings, best enjoyed fresh at traditional neighborhood markets and family-run dining rooms. Where to try: Dubai Emirate (Downtown, Marina, Creek & Hatta) (Dubai International Airport (DXB — Metro Red Line T1/T3)).
Karak Chai (Karak Chai) — د.إ22–د.إ66
Authentic Emirati specialty from Dubai Emirate (Downtown, Marina, Creek & Hatta): Karak Chai, best enjoyed fresh at traditional neighborhood markets and family-run dining rooms. Where to try: Dubai Emirate (Downtown, Marina, Creek & Hatta) (Dubai International Airport (DXB — Metro Red Line T1/T3)).
Lebanese Shawarma (Lebanese Shawarma) — د.إ22–د.إ66
Authentic Emirati specialty from Dubai Emirate (Downtown, Marina, Creek & Hatta): Lebanese Shawarma, best enjoyed fresh at traditional neighborhood markets and family-run dining rooms. Where to try: Dubai Emirate (Downtown, Marina, Creek & Hatta) (Dubai International Airport (DXB — Metro Red Line T1/T3)).
Lamb Madfoon (Lamb Madfoon) — د.إ22–د.إ66
Authentic Emirati specialty from Abu Dhabi, Saadiyat Island & Yas Island: Lamb Madfoon, best enjoyed fresh at traditional neighborhood markets and family-run dining rooms. Where to try: Abu Dhabi, Saadiyat Island & Yas Island (Zayed International Airport (AUH)).