Exploring Emirati Cuisine

Inspired by the recourses of its ground, and the various cultures that live on the land and surround it, Emirati Cuisine has a unique mix of beautiful tastes that you may have experienced but with a twist!

Look at a one-dirham coin, what you see is a Dallah! That is how important arabic coffee is to the Emirati culture. Welcoming guests with a cup of coffee is a must. Tip, don’t forget to shake your ‘Finjan – Coffee cup’ when you’ve had enough, or it will keep on coming!

Vegan and looking for an interesting snack? This Emirati chickpea recipe is perfect for you!

Khameer literally means yeast, so imagine how fluffy and yummy this bread is. You can have it plain, with dips, topped with Zaatar or even stuffed with cheese. Be creative with this one!

Imagine fried doughnuts but better. Those bites of heaven are usually best served warm and topped with date syrup and sesame seed. While visiting the UAE it is definitely a must.

Going back to the importance and popularity of dates in the Emirati culture, Btheetha is another form of date dessert. It is great for sharing, comes in the form of bites.

A sweet dessert made of a special type of flour, vermicelli and nuts which gives it a pleasant variety of textures.

Wheat that is cooked to a perfect texture with sugar and water. When simple tastes great!

Standing out with ingredients the ground of the United Arab Emirates is proud of, you get a taste of the culture not only food. Final tip, culturally Emiratis enjoy their food with their right hand. It’s called “bl-khams – with the five”.