Traditional Dubai cuisine along with dishes originating from Iran, Lebanon, and Arabia are found in Dubai. Western food as well as popular fast food are found here. From vegetarians to non-vegetarians, Dubai offers food to suit every person’s taste.
Here are some of the popular dishes in Dubai.
Manousheh
Manousheh is a kind of local pizza, a staple Lebanese breakfast. It is made by filling stretched dough or flatbread with toppings like salty Akkawi cheese, zaatar herbs, acrid labneh and sweet stick, eggs, minced sheep and olive oil. It is popular with both tourists and locals.
Manousheh
Iranian Sangak
Typical Barbari or Persian bread, Iranian Sangak is very popular in Dubai. Nan-e sangak is a whole wheat leavened flatbread, either triangular or rectangular, which is topped with poppy and sesame seeds. The name sangak refers to the old method of baking the bread in a dome-shaped oven with a surface full of pebbles and stones. In Iran, the bread is often consumed with lamb kebabs, and it is a typical accompaniment to kale pache, a dish made with sheep’s head and feet.
It is usually eaten with some strained yogurt or Greek yogurt and some cheese or labneh. Simply delicious.
Iranian Sangak
Chelow kabab
Chelow kabab is of Iranian origin, consisting of steamed rice and one of the many varieties of Iranian kebabs. Chelow kebab is served with accompaniments such as butter, sumac powder, basil, onions, and grilled tomatoes. Kebabs are made of cut up or ground meat sometimes with vegetables, and various other accompaniments. Kebabs are typically cooked on a skewer over a fire, some kebab dishes are baked in a pan in an oven or prepared as a stew such as tas kebab. The traditional meat for kebabs is most often mutton or lamb, but regional recipes may include other meats.
Chelow kabab
Al Harees
Al Harees is one of the most traditional foods in Dubai. This popular local dish is a combination of wheat, meat and just a pinch of salt, prepared to a porridge-like consistency. It is generally served Ramadan, Eid, wedding and special occasions.
Al Harees
Al Machboos
Al Machboos consists of some chicken, basmati rice, spices, and some sauce.It is a cross between biryani and risotto, where the rice is cooked in the spiced broth of the meat or chicken, melding the spices and ingredients. This dish is popular not only in Dubai but also in the Middle East and in some African countries.
Al Machboos
Mandi
Mandi is quite similar to other rice-based Asian dishes such as Biryani and Pilaf. It is basically a layered dish of meat and rice. The meat is cooked in the tandoor covered with clay and buried inside the ground. It tastes like biryani. It is one of the main dishes prepared during festivals like Ramadan and Eid.
Mandi
Kabsa
Kabsa is considered the national dish of the Emirates. It is a fragrant mixture of basmati rice, lamb or chicken, mixed vegetables, cardamom, cinnamon, saffron, nutmeg and bay leaves cooked in one pot and often served in a huge mound at the centre of the table. Kabsa has has the same rice-meat combination as Mandi but is differently flavoured due to different spices.
Kabsa
Oozie
Oozie is one of the best-known dishes from the Gulf region. It is made with rice and sometimes stuffed into delicate pastry pockets. It is usually served with chicken. Sometimes, it’s also served with salad and yoghurt, or garnished with a mixture of fried or roasted nuts. You will usually see this in weddings and Ramadan.
Oozie
Margoogat
This chicken or lamb stew is tomato based and is cooked with turmeric, cumin and bezar (a local garam masala-like spice mixture). Baby marrow and potato are also added to this stew. Different variations can be found across the city. This dish is often prepared and enjoyed at Iftar, the evening meal that breaks the daily fast during Ramadan.
Margoogat
Khubz
Khubz means bread in Standard Arabic. Khubz tannur is made in a tandoor oven. It is either leavened or unleavened flatbread made with all-purpose flour. This bread has pocket like pita. You can fill the pocket with whatever you wish or even make a sandwich. Khubz can be enjoyed as a delicious wrapper or dipper for other foods.
Khubz
Chebab
These delicious Emirati-style pancakes are normally served at breakfast time. Saffron and cardamom are two key ingredients of this pancake. The pancake is topped with sour cheese, cream cheese, butter and sweet date syrup. The sweet and sour elements of the ingredients combine well and give it a unique flavour. This bread is also called jabab.
Chebab
Shawarma
Shawarma is made from slow-roasted and spiced chicken or lamb and served in the form of a Middle Eastern sandwich. Shawarma is served in an Arabic roti, along with vegetables, fries, tomatoes, pickles, and garlic sauce.
Shawarma
Esh Hasarya
Esh Hasarya or Asaraya is a rich and sweet cake served as dessert. It is in a class by itself and is described as “the bread of the harem”. Its texture resembles cheesecake, and it has a cream frosting. it’s one of the most popular desserts in all of Dubai.
Esh asaraya is made with sweet pieces of bread that is then topped with cream, and pistachio nuts which adds a nice crunch to the cake.
Esh Hasarya
Luqaimat
Luqaimat is the most famous dessert in the UAE. It is served at weddings and tea parties, and it is eaten for breakfast along with tea. It is also one of the special dishes offered to guests (Fuwala). It is a a popular Emirati dessert, especially during Ramadan. These doughnut balls are drizzled with honey and topped with sesame seeds.
Luqaimat
Balaleet
Balaleet is a traditional dish consisting of vermicelli sweetened with sugar, cardamom, rose water, and saffron, served with an omelet on top. It is sometimes served with sautéed onions or potatoes. It is usually a breakfast dish, but it is also served as a dessert during Ramadan, or as a light dinner.
Balaleet
Manakish
It’s a flat bread filled with cheese and baked in an oven on a pizza stone. It can also be served with cheese on top and thyme, or thyme and olive oil, meat and hot sauce. It’s a delightful breakfast dish and goes well with cardamom infused tea(karak).
Manakish
Thereed
Thereed / Tharid is a very slowly cooked stew consisting of chicken, beef, lamb, or goat, and roasted vegetables and potatoes. Some kinds of beans are also added to the stew to enhance the taste like chickpea, small peas, green peas, kidney beans etc.
It is served on top of an Emirati salted bread called Rigag.
Thereed
Saloona
Saloona is a classic Arabian stew prepared with chicken, turmeric, olive oil, ginger, garlic, onion, chili, and many other spices. It is served with rice on the side. Other types of meat such as beef or lamb, and fish can also be used as the main ingredient. It is a Friday lunch favourite.
Saloona
Samboosa
This is a famous Indian snack. It consists of layers of thin pastry filled with different type of meat, vegetables, and exotic spices. A very popular street food. Sambusa is filled with a meat and onion mixture while the Indian version samosa is usually vegetarian consisting of potatoes and peas.
Samboosa
Falafel
Falafel is a popular Middle Eastern “fast food” made of a mixture of chickpeas (or fava beans), fresh herbs, and spices that are formed into small patties or balls. It is commonly served in a pita, which acts as a pocket, or wrapped in a flatbread known as taboon. The falafel balls are usually topped with salads, pickled vegetables, hot sauce, and drizzled with tahini-based sauces. Falafel balls may also be eaten alone as a snack or served in a tray as part of an assortment of appetizers.
Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) is the largest city and capital of the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates (UAE). It is the sixth-largest city in UAE. Its name in English means “the tent point,” reputedly after a large tent erected as an aid to navigation by an early chief. The city, a port from ancient times, developed into a modern port only in the 20th century. It has a land area of 2,486 km2 and a coast line of 64 km. Ras al-Khaimah joined the UAE in 1972.
A creek divides the city into two parts: old town in the west and Al Nakheel in the east. Ras Al Khaimah is one of the oldest civilisations in the world. It has been the site of continuous human habitation for 7,000 years.
Ras Al Khaimah Economy
Ras al-Khaimah emirate is among the principal producers of the country’s crops. The crops include cabbages, onions, tomatoes, dates, tobacco, and fruits, especially bananas and citrus fruits. Thg3ese produces are grown along the coast around Ras al-Khaimah city for local consumption and for export to other states of the federation, mainly Dubai. The emirate has received aid from Saudi Arabia and Kuwait as well as from its sister states Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Industries in Ras al-Khaimah include the production of ceramics, pharmaceuticals, cement, lime, and a variety of construction materials. RAK Ceramics, a global ceramics manufacturer, headquartered in the city, produces 123 million square meters of tiles and 5 million pieces of sanitary ware annually. It employs 12,000 employees and its turnover is estimated at $1 billion a year.
Gulf Pharmaceutical Industries is a pharmaceutical manufacturer operating in the MENA region and headquartered in the city of Ras Al Khaimah.[31] The company, also known under the name of Julphar, employs 5,000 people and distributes its products to 50 countries.
Ras al-Khaimah Education
Other than Arabic government-funded schools, the city has Ras Al Khaimah Academy and Wellspring School, and other Indian schools. It also has Higher Colleges of Technology campus, Ras Al Khaimah Medical and Health Sciences University, American University of Ras Al Khaimah, Al-Ittiḥād University and many other colleges.
Jebel Jais, Ras Al Khaimah
Jebel Jais, Ras Al Khaimah Jebel Jais is a towering mountain featuring sweeping views, camping, wadis & a popular 2.8km-long zip line. It is one of the important tourist attractions in the UAE.The height of the mountain is 1,934 m above sea level. Temperatures at the mountain are around ten degrees cooler than sea level. You get a fantastic view of the city from Jebel Jais.
Jebel Jais
The summit is accessible by hiking, a short distance after Sheikh Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi’s palace, which is situated near the UAE’s highest point.
Jebel Jais ZipLine 2,832 m long, is the world’s longest zip line. It was opened on the mountain in February 2018. The users can travel at speeds of up to 150 km/h.
Ski Dubai, the indoor ski centre is located inside the Mall of the Emirates. It has a floor area of 4,500 sq m. The ski centre provides all necessary equipment and clothing to guests, so you don’t need to worry about bringing all of your winter gear to Dubai. There are five ski runs, the longest being over 1,300ft with some 6000 tons of ice. There is also a zone for freestyle snowboarding and an area for snowball fights and tobogganing. There is a cafe at the ski centre where you can enjoy a cup of hot chocolate.
Penguins Show
There are four shows of Penguin March every day at 2 pm, 4 pm, 6 pm, and 8 pm. It is good to watch at least one show. You can get up close and personal with these incredible creatures to discover more about how the species survive in some of the coldest conditions on Earth.
Ski school
Ski School
There is a Ski School at the centre. The lessons are available for all skill levels (beginners, intermediate and advanced). The objective of the school is to get you to master the slopes quickly.
The ski centre offers several packages to suit your requirements. The slope packages will enable you to enjoy the slopes. To enjoy the slope package you should select one of the Ski Dubai Experience Packages that offer Slope access and you must have the minimum skills of intermediate level 2 to access our slopes.
School package
Snow Park Packages
Snow Park Packages allow engaging in snow sports. With the Penguin package, you can enjoy the penguins in the park. School packages provide for school excursions. The corporate package allows businesses to hold corporate events in the park. The attractions available are the giant zorbing ball, ice cave, Mountain Thriller ride and more. When you hit the slopes you will discover why this snow-filler attraction is one of Dubai’s must-visit destinations.
Corporate package
Ski Dubai is open every day. From Sunday to Wednesday, it is opened from 10 am to 11 pm. On Thursday, it is open from 10 am to midnight. Friday and Saturday, the hours are 9 am to 11 pm. You would spend 2 to 3 hours in Ski Dubai.
Burj Park by Emaar is a 5km (3.1m) stretch of land through Downtown Dubai, located in the middle of Burj Lake. This is a suitable place for a picnic. It was designed for a high-end range of corporate events and exhibitions including banquets, weddings, concerts and product launches.The events include such as Dubai Light show, Auto Show and The Market OTB, a pop-up market celebrating the Dubai Shopping Festival. Burj Park by Emaar is at walking distance from Dubai Mall and Burj Khalifa, the tallest building.
Dining options at Burj park
Yeldizlar is a restaurant located at the Burj Park in Dubai. The restaurant serves authentic Lebanese cuisine in the Downtown area. The Vida Food Truck is a popular take-out option located near Burj Park. The burgers are a must-try item from the menu.
Dubai Fountain
It is a good place to watch Dubai Fountain at night when the park lights up with specially fabricated cube-shaped lights. The Dubai Fountain is the world’s tallest performing fountain and it’s located in Burj Park Dubai. The massive fountain stretches over 275 metres in length. The Dubai Fountain performs to a wide range of songs, right from contemporary pop songs to classic hits. Its powerful water nozzles shoot over 22,000 gallons water up to heights, equivalent to that of a 50-storey building. The luminescent colour projections create a visual treat for crowds making it a popular attraction with both visitors and residents.
Burj Park
The three fingers statue at Burj Khalifa Park in Dubai
Three Fingers Statue
The Three Fingers Statue is found here. It is a “Win, Victory, Love” sign. The statue depicts a three-finger salute, which High Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum created to be a logo for the UAE. The statue could be seen in front the Khalifa tower, with an explanation of it beneath the statue itself to help the viewers to understand the story behind the whole statue and the story of its installation and more.
There are dedicated bicycle stands allowing visitors to hire a bike and cycle across this beautiful park.
Wings of Mexico
Wings of Mexico
The Wings of Mexico is a sculpture specifically designed for the park by Mexican artist Jorge Marin. The Wings of Mexico celebrates human potential, dreams and victories. The Wings of Mexico are on permanent display in several cities including Dubai, Los Angeles, Singapore, Nagoya, Madrid and Berlin. It celebrates human potential, their dreams and victories. This sculpture is a representation of the human desire to take flight and explore the world, experiencing the woes and joys of the adventures.
Burj Park
There are a few restaurants and cafes nearby the park. There are more restaurants and cafes at Emaar Boulevard.
Burj Dubai Park permits free entry. It is open 24 hours and does not have fencing. Sometimes the park is used for events, shows and concerts. During this time the access to that area may be restricted. There is underground car parking nearby off Emaar Boulevard
Etihad Museum is located in the Al-Mina district, next to Pearl Jumeirah, a scenic island in Dubai. It consists of a parabolic-shaped Pavilion structure. It is equipped with a library, an education centre, a temporary exhibition hall, and a restaurant. Etihad Museum, spread over 25,000 sq m, tells the story of how the UAE was founded. It sits in the very place where the constitution was signed in 1971. It is also adorned with seven columns, which symbolize the pens used to sign the union agreement. Its parabolic roof represents the sheet of paper upon which the declaration was written. The ‘envelope’ shaped design of the Visitor’s Pavilion is an architectural marvel that combines innovative design and intelligent engineering exhibiting a strong structural foundation while maintaining the sense of lightness of the ‘floating paper’ effect.
Etihad Museum
The Etihad Museum was formerly called the Union House. The UAE flag was hoisted here for the first time here. The museum collects, preserves, and displays the heritage of the United Arab Emirates in the areas of social, political, cultural, scientific, and military history.
Founding fathers of the UAE
The interactive and educational exhibits help one to understand how the seven Emirates became the UAE. It also shows important historical events before the union. There are pictures of the founding fathers of the UAE. It holds artifacts from old passports to personal artifacts of the rulers of United Arab Emirates.
Founding fathers of UAE
Pavilions of Etihad Museum
The shows include UAE’s extraordinary economic development since its independence. The museum has eight permanent pavilions. Pavilion 1 shows a documentary film about the history of the UAE. Pavilion Two houses an interactive map that shows the era before the formation of the federation. Pavilion Three displays an interactive timeline that demonstrates key historical events before the formation of the union. Pavilion four gives an interactive guide to the formation of the union. Pavilion Five gives an interactive guide to the formation of the union. Pavilion Six depicts the important moments and challenges confronted the founding fathers before 1971, which led to the formation of thr Union. Pavilion Seven is dedicated to the UAE Constitution and includes the actual declaration itself. Pavilion Eight is the final pavilion is an open gallery celebrating the newborn nation.
It is open every day from 10 am to 8 pm. Admission and a tour start at AED 35. It is necessary to book a time slot for your visit.
Burj Khalifa is the tallest building in Dubai and probably the world. With a height of 828m and 160 stories, Burj Khalifa is in Downtown Dubai. It was designed to be the centerpiece of large-scale, mixed-use development. Burj is in the main business district in in Dubai. Burj Khalifa has three separate outdoor observation decks on the 124th, 125th, and 148th floors, from which you get a good view of Downtown Dubai. The observation decks are equipped with high-powered telescopes to get a good view of the city. Refreshments are served at the Sky Lounge on the 148th floor. Admission prices for At The Top will vary according to the time of the visit and the level of the observation decks.
Burj Khalifa
At.Mosphere is a restaurant on the 122nd floor. The restaurant has floor to ceiling windows that give you a unique view of Dubai.
Light up of Burj Khalifa
The Development
This is a large-scale, mixed-use development. The design is derived from the Islamic architecture of the region, such as in the Great Mosque of Samarra. The construction of this building was based on the government’s decision to diversify from an oil-based economy, and for Dubai to gain international recognition. There are 57 elevators and 8 escalators in the building. It contains 30,000 flats, nine hotels, 7.4 acres of parkland, at least 19 residential skyscrapers, the Dubai Mall, and the 30-acre artificial Burj Khalifa Lake. The malls, hotels and condominiums in Downtown Dubai surrounding Burj Khalifa have generated the most revenue from the project as a whole.
The Building
The shiny aluminum and stainless-steel cladding to reflect the sun, reducing the load on the air-conditioning system. Its special glass is reflective and stops the heat getting in. It takes 36 workers three to four months to clean the entire exterior. The unmanned cleaning system developed in Melbourne, Australia cleans the top 27 additional tiers and the glass spire.
Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed al-Nahyan
The building is named in honour of the ruler of Abu Dhabi and president of the United Arab Emirates, Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. For the development of the Burj Khalifa project both Abu Dhabi and the UAE government lent money. Outside the building, there is the Dubai Fountain which is a choreographed fountain system located on the 12 hectares of man made Burj Khalifa Lake, at the centre of the Downtown development in Dubai
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There are both public and private schools in Dubai. Private schools account for 90% of education. There are American, British, French or other curricula. French Baccalaureate is an example.
There are a number of government-owned schools in Dubai. The language of instruction in public schools is Arabic, while English is often taught as a second language.
A Boarding school
There is a perception that international schools are better than public schools. The UAE government is working to reform the emirate’s public education system so that it will match the standards of private schools.
All students who are not of Arab origin must take Arabic language classes until grade 9, or up to age 13. There are options for national curriculum including Canada, the US, UK, Russia, Japan, Iran and more. the school week is from Sunday to Thursday.
Primary school children
Ex-pat children education
Until 2015, ex-pat children couldn’t attend public schools in the UAE. This accounts for a large number of private schools. Places for primary school students may be limited and the parents usually apply early to secure a spot at their preferred school.
A Nursery school
Nurseries in Dubai.
There are a wide variety of nurseries in Dubai. If you plan to return home and resume your child’s education at some stage you should choose a nursery that offers your national curriculum. Also, look for a nursery that offers courses in the language of your choice. Many nurseries15 are affiliated with schools or school groups, so you may want to choose a nursery that offers your child priority for your preferred school.
