Dubai Restaurants
An ever-growing cosmopolitan population means Dubai literally serves the world on a plate. Dubai's restaurants cater to every palate, be it Arabic, European and Indian, or even Far Eastern and Latin American. Whether it's fine dining or fast food you want, Dubai has an outstanding choice of restaurants and bars.
Dubai hotels offer a remarkably diverse range of food and beverage outlets, partly because they serve not only their own guests, but also attract large numbers of local residents. Their restaurants cover everything from coffee shops to fine dining and specialty outlets and the standard of service is on par with the best in the world.
Dubai is an excellent place to sample all types of Gulf and Middle Eastern cuisine, including Iranian, Moroccan and Lebanese.
Arabian food makes up an important part of most buffet spreads. Specialities include:
• Hoummus: A dip made from chickpeas and sesame seeds
• Tabbouleh: Chopped parsley, mint and crushed wheat
• Ghuzi: A whole roast lamb on a bed of rice mixed with nuts
• Wara enab: Vine leaves stuffed with rice
• Koussa mahshi: Stuffed courgettes
Local dishes include:
• Matchbous: Spiced lamb with rice
• Hareis: A rich delicacy of slow-cooked wheat and tender lamb
• Seafood served with specially seasoned rice. Naturally, dates are a feature of any Arabian meal.
Delicious regional desserts include:
• Umm Ali: A type of bread pudding
• Esh Asaraya: A sweet kind of cheesecake with a cream topping
• Mehalabiya: A pudding sprinkled with rosewater and pistachios
In addition, Dubai has numerous international fast food chains such as McDonalds, Burger King, Hardee's, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Pizza Hut, Round Table Pizza and Pizza Corner. Theme restaurants such as TGI Friday's, Planet Hollywood, Hard Rock Café and Henry J Bean's can also be found around the city.
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