Experience
Food & Dining
The Emirates eat the world. A single street can offer Emirati machboos, Lebanese mezze, South Indian dosas and a tasting menu worthy of any capital. Graze the old-town souks, book a legendary Friday brunch, or hunt down the seafood shacks the locals keep to themselves.
Top picks
Where to find the best food & dining
Editor-curated food & dining highlights from across the seven Emirates.
Dubai
Old Dubai street food
Al Ras and Deira — karak chai, shawarma and spice-souk snacks.
Explore DubaiSharjah
Khorfakkan seafood
Grilled hammour straight off the east-coast boats.
Explore SharjahAbu Dhabi
Emirati home cooking
Try harees, balaleet and luqaimat at heritage eateries.
Explore Abu DhabiDubai
Friday brunch
A UAE institution — a long, lavish weekend feast.
Explore DubaiDubai
Gold & Spice Souks
Taste, haggle and graze your way through old Deira.
Explore DubaiKeep exploring