8 Arabic Foods You Must Try in Dubai

We selected the best options for you to enjoy the best authentic Arabic food in Dubai. So if you are in Dubai, you must try these Arabic foods, which also help you understand the history or culture of Dubai.

In Dubai, you can also get restaurants serving the best American food, British food, Indian food. If you are a food lover and want to explore an enormous variety of food in Dubai, then you must try some Arabic foods mentioned below:-

1. Shawarma

Shawarma is the bestseller in Dubai for decades. Tender strips of chicken, flavoured with a heady mix of spices, are cooked on a rotating spit makes it yummier. Then rolled into soft pita bread and layered with garlic paste, fries, and tahini sauce. Shawarma also comes in juicy lamb and spicy Mexican varieties. Once you start eating Shawarma, then you can know about the popularity of this food in Dubai.

2. Manakish

Manakish is like a modern pizza with a range of toppings, including cheese and spiced minced beef. At Bait AI Maryam restaurant like homestyle, you can choose from plenty of Manakish according to your choice. The crowd-pleasing zaatar version is a must-try version of this Arabic food. Daily freshly baked bread, topped with a classic blend of herbs and spices, makes yummier.

3. Falafel

Falafel is like a fried round patty made from ground chickpeas and a medley of subtle spices. It is the perfect street food you can enjoy on your own. Falafel is dipped in a sesame-bread tahini sauce for a delicious wrap. You can try both at Zaroob, a Levant street eatery loved by the locals. We bet you will fall in love with its flavour.

4. Hummus

Everyone’s preferred and one of the most uncomplicated foods to make, with a blend of chickpeas, tahini paste, olive oil, garlic paste, and lemon juice. Hummus is almost spread all over Middle Eastern and also served as a regular starter. Enjoy it with freshly baked khubz (Arabic flatbread) with newly grilled meat kebabs. This comes in a variety of flavours, including beetroot, avocado and many more. The Arz Lebanon restaurant is the best restaurant for this dish, so those who want to try it can go there.

5. Shish Tawook

One of the main dishes in the Middle Eastern table worth its salt is the Shish Kebab, a lump of meat grilled and served on a skewer. The standard version you can find in Dubai is Shish Tawook, a traditional chicken kebab in a unique spice mix and cooked in the tandoori oven for a gentle sear and served with a creamy garlic paste that genuinely makes it more delicious.

6. Kunafa

Cheese in desserts is normal, but with a whole block of salty, gooey cheese is not often found in the pudding- Kunafa is the exception. So here is something about this is sweet sugar syrup and salty cheese with toppings! Some extra syrup for a sugar rush, or skip it to appreciate the soft cheesy taste of puddings better.

7. Fattoush

Another vegetarian option available, and Fattoush is a small salad featuring pieces of toasted or fried bread. It is combined with fresh vegetables such as tomatoes, cucumbers, radish and pomegranate seeds added for flavour and colour. This salad is often served as a starter but also enjoyed as primary in some cities that are health conscious.

8. Mahalabiya

This is the favourite dish among people with a sweet tooth. With rich pudding sprinkled with rosewater and pistachios. Usually, it served as cold because hating will change the dish’s taste and lose its rich flavours. So, if you are trying this dish, ask the waiter not to heat the dish; otherwise, you will not get the exact taste.

These are some Arabic food available in Dubai, which you must try if you are planning a trip there or already in Dubai. A food lover must try these all dishes to add more varieties into their listings. Some other dishes are also available such as Stuffed camel, Muharmara and Labneh.

You can also view the best American Food restaurants, British Food Restaurants, Romantic Restaurants, Indian Restaurants in Dubai, and traditional Arabic Beverages available, which you must try in Dubai.

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