Dubai’s Culinary Kaleidoscope: 30 Exquisite Dishes That Define the City’s Food Scene

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1. Shawarma:

 A Middle Eastern classic, Dubai offers a variety of shawarma options, from chicken and beef to falafel.

 

2. Hummus:

 Creamy and flavorful, hummus is a popular dip made from chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, and spices.

 

3. Arabic Mezze:

 Indulge in a spread of small dishes like tabbouleh, fattoush, baba ganoush, and stuffed grape leaves.

 

4. Emirati Machbous: 

A fragrant rice dish with tender meat, machbous is often made with lamb, chicken, or fish.

 

 

5. Falafel:

 Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, falafel is made from ground chickpeas or fava beans.

 

biryani

 

6. Biryani: 

A flavorful rice dish cooked
with aromatic spices, meat (chicken, mutton, or fish), and sometimes
vegetables.


7. Grilled Seafood:

 Enjoy fresh catches
like hammour, king prawns, or lobster, grilled to perfection with spices and
herbs.

 

8. Manousheh: 

 

A Lebanese flatbread topped
with za’atar (a blend of herbs and spices) and sometimes cheese or minced meat.

 

9. Kunafa: 

 

A sweet pastry made of shredded
filo dough filled with cheese, soaked in sweet syrup, and often garnished with
pistachios.

 

10. Mandi:

 

 Slow-cooked fragrant rice served with tender, marinated meat (usually lamb or chicken) and a side of flavorful sauce.

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11. Luqaimat: 

 

Bite-sized sweet dumplings drizzled with date syrup or honey and sprinkled with sesame seeds.

 

12. Iranian Chelo Kebab:

 

 Tender kebabs served with buttered saffron rice and grilled tomatoes.

 

13. Emirati Harees:

 

A savory porridge made with wheat and meat, often enjoyed during Ramadan.

 

14. Iranian Dizi: 

 

A hearty stew made with lamb, chickpeas, tomatoes, and spices, served with bread and traditional accompaniments.

 

15. Emirati Majboos :

 A spicy rice dish similar to biryani, often made with rice, meat (chicken, lamb, or fish), and dried limes

 

Chicken Mandi

 

16. Shawafel:

 

 A fusion of shawarma and falafel, featuring a combination of both meats in one flavorful wrap.

 

17. Iranian Gheimeh: 

 

A tangy stew made with split peas, tomatoes, and tender pieces of meat, served with saffron rice.

 

18. Emirati Balaleet:

 

 A sweet and savory breakfast dish consisting of vermicelli noodles cooked with sugar, saffron, and cardamom, topped with an omelette.

 

19. Chicken Mandi:

 

 A variation of the traditional mandi dish, featuring tender chicken cooked with aromatic spices and rice.

 

20. Iranian Zereshk Polo:

 

 A delicious combination of saffron-infused rice, barberries, and tender chicken

Iranian Zereshk Polo

 

21. Emirati Margoogat:

 

 A flavorful traditional dish made with meat, vegetables, and spices, cooked until tender and served with bread.

 

22. Emirati Saloona:

 

 A comforting meat and vegetable stew, often made with lamb or chicken, simmered in a flavorful tomato-based broth.

 

23. Iranian Koobideh:

 Skewers of seasoned ground meat, usually beef or lamb, grilled to perfection and served with saffron rice.

 

24. Emirati Thareed:

 A delectable combination of slow-cooked meat, vegetables, and spices, served over pieces of traditional bread.

 

25. Iranian Ghormeh

 

 

Sabzi: A herb-infused stew made with lamb or beef, cooked with kidney beans, dried limes, and other flavorful ingredients.

 

Iranian Ghormeh

 

26. Emirati Khameer Bread:

 Soft, slightly sweet bread often enjoyed with a variety of spreads like cheese, honey, or date syrup.

 

27. Iranian Baghali Polo:

 Fragrant rice cooked with dill and broad beans, often served with lamb or chicken.

 

28. Emirati Chabab Bread:

 Thin, round bread typically eaten with cheese, dates, or traditional Emirati dishes.


29. Iranian Fesenjan: 

A rich and tangy stew made with pomegranate molasses, ground walnuts, and chicken or meat.

 

30. Emirati Jisheed: 

A traditional Emirati dish made with cracked wheat, meat, and a blend of aromatic spices.

 

These dishes offer a diverse culinary experience in Dubai, showcasing the city’s multicultural influences and vibrant food scene.

 

 

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