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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
