Famous Cuisines ~ Dubai

Dubai is a land of skyscrapers and a desert with so many varieties of food that are really amazing.

Al Harees

It was originated from the Arabian Peninsula and wheat, meat, and butter are used to cook as a porridge. Mostly consumed on the occasion of Ramadan.

Tabbouleh

A classic vegetarian salad and is very easy to make. A dish made up of parsley, tomato, onions, bulgur and bit of lemon, etc. It is very tangy and fresh. It is served as an appetizer dish in Dubai.

Quzi

It is a popular dish and is also known as Qoozi or Ghozi etc. Some parts even call it madfoon. The dish contains lamb which is cooked very slowly with some raisins and roasted nuts for a bit of sweetness and crunchy texture and is served with rice.

The meat gets so tender and the variation of cooking variates with places. It is wrapped with leaves or aluminum foil and is cooked in an open heat space or submerged oven or even in a pit with charcoal.

Hummus

A popular dish in the middle east and the Mediterranean and is used for a dip or spread. Made up of chickpeas and other beans that are mashed and blended with Tahini, condiment using ground hulled Sesame, lemon juice, salt, garlic, and olive oil.

Muhallebi

This dish was introduced into Arabs by a Persian cook. This dish is a kind of pudding made up of rice, sugar, rice flour and milk as its basic ingredients. It is an amazing dessert.

Ma’amoul

It is a kind of ancient dessert from Arab, a pastry or cookie that is made up of Semolina with added dates like walnuts, Pistachios, etc. which is made during occasions like Ramadan, Christmas, Easter, etc.

Kanafeh

A type of dessert originated from the middle east and is a kind of noodle pastry with a dough which is dipped into sugar syrup with cheese on top and variates according to places and can also be known as kunafa, knafeh, konafi, etc.

Falafel

A patty made up of chickpeas or fava beans or maybe both with added onions and some spices and herbs. All the ingredients are made into a dough and fried deeply. Served as an appetizer or snack or side dish. Originated from Egypt. It is a vegetarian cuisine or famous street food in Dubai.

Kabsa

A meal course made up of rice, chicken, vegetables, and spices. Originated from Saudi Arabia. All these ingredients are pressed in one pot and cooked. It is really very delicious due to which it is also considered as a national dish in the Arab states of the Persian Gulf.

Manousheh

It is a type of flatbread. Very popular and is made of Dough, thyme, cheese or ground meat. Originated from the Levant and is popular in many parts. Also known as Manaqish, manaeesh, manakeesh, Manakish, etc.