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Visit Dubai Map: Emirati Food Enquire / book More eat Related: old dubai
In the food tour episode Paris ate with Nicky Ramchandani through Emirati, Iranian, Keralan, Korean and Filipino kitchens: a fair picture of a city where most people come from somewhere else.
Emirati dishes to look for
- Machboos: spiced rice with meat or fish.
- Harees: slow-cooked wheat and meat, popular in Ramadan.
- Luqaimat: fried dough balls with date syrup.
- Gahwa with dates: Arabic coffee, flavoured with cardamom.
Eat like you are exploring
Go hungry to Old Dubai, where small restaurants from many countries line the streets, and ask what the regulars order.
FAQ
What is the national dish of the UAE?
Machboos is often named as the best-known Emirati dish.
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Facts checked October 2026. Opening times, age limits and seasons change, so confirm with the operator before you go.
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