UAE cuisine is a cuisine influenced by the country's religious and climatic characteristics.
Top 10 dishes to try in the UAE
National cuisine of the UAE
Beef, goat meat and other types of meat, as a rule, are fried in a pan without adding fat: in the UAE, you should try marinated beef or lamb kebabs, fried meat balls, and roast cold cuts.
UAE cuisine is famous for its fish dishes. So, here they enjoy triangular pies (puff pastry) with fish filling ("briki"), supplementing them with lemon and herbs, as well as fish kebabs and salted fish, which are cooked with flour and spices (as an addition to the dish, a special sauce acts the fish is poured before serving). For a delicious snack, opt for eggplant caviar (mutabbal) or manakish - melted cheese with herbs and olives wrapped in pita or pita bread.
It is worth noting that the local dishes are quite spicy, as they are generously seasoned with sesame seeds, chili, cumin, curry, coriander and other spices.
Popular Arabic dishes:
- “Kustileta” (lamb cutlet with herbs and spices);
- “Guzi” (lamb dish with rice and nuts);
- Al-mandi (steamed chicken with honey);
- “Samman” (a dish made of rice, vegetables and quail meat);
- “Kusa makhshi” (zucchini stuffed with meat);
- “Mehallabia” (pistachio pudding).
Where to taste the national cuisine?
Many good restaurants can be found in hotels, where, in addition to local cuisine, Thai, Mexican, Japanese, French and other dishes are prepared. In addition, hotel catering establishments have an alcoholic license, which is important for those who prefer to supplement their meal with alcoholic beverages. Please note that some restaurants only allow persons over 21 years of age, so if your age is in doubt, you may be asked to show your passport.
In Dubai, you should look into “Mizaan” (visitors of this restaurant are treated to modern and classic Arab dishes and sweets, as well as offer them to enjoy a variety of drinks and hookah) or “Al Areesh” (they do not serve alcohol, but they cook excellent meat here. baby camel and other local delicacies).
Cooking courses in the UAE
Those wishing to participate in the preparation of traditional cuisine are invited to take part in the culinary courses opened at the "Park Hyatt" hotel in Dubai.
A trip to the United Arab Emirates can be prepared for the celebration of the Chocolate Festival (February, Dubai) or the Dubai Food Festival (February-March) - those present can take part in the culinary carnival and at the events dedicated to the Taste of Dubai and The Big Grill (a holiday dedicated to grilled dishes), as well as visit the gastronomic exhibition Gulf Food.
