Heritage Table: Popular Emirati dishes
Discover the rich flavors of the past and the stories of our ancestors told in authentic Emirati dishes.
ALHaris
A luxurious and elegant dish, served on big occasions and holidays. It consists of meat and wheat, and is cooked for long hours until its texture becomes soft and creamy, and local ghee is added to it when serving.
Majboos
The king of rice in Emirati cuisine. It is made from basmati rice with meat or chicken and local spices such as lime (dried lemon) and cardamom, which gives it a distinctive and deep flavour.
ALThurid
A dish rich in benefits, consisting of thin tortilla bread dipped in meat broth and various vegetables. It is considered one of the main dishes on the Ramadan table, and is symbolized by generosity and generosity.
Al-Luqaimat
A delicious and beloved dessert. They are small balls of fried dough, drizzled with date syrup or honey, and decorated with sesame. Its sweet taste and crunchy outside and soft inside are irresistible.
Balaleet
A unique dish that combines sweet and salty. It consists of thin vermicelli cooked with sugar, cardamom and saffron, and is usually served with omelettes for breakfast.
AlKhabis
A simple and rich traditional dessert, made from toasted flour mixed with sugar or date molasses, and decorated with cardamom and saffron. It is usually served in the morning or with Arabic coffee.
AlEasida
A sweet-tasting dish, it is prepared from flour, water, sugar or date molasses. It is characterized by its firm texture, and is often served with ghee as a dish for hospitality or on special occasions.
AlMalih
A traditional popular dish based on salted and preserved fish. Cooked with rice or vegetables, it is considered a dish that expresses the heritage of hunting and food preservation in the past.
Al-Khanfaroosh
A small fried cake of Emirati heritage, made from flour, rose water and saffron. It has a crisp texture and fragrant aroma, and is usually served with ground sugar or honey.
Al-Farni
A sweet, creamy dish similar to rice pudding, but made with ground rice. It has a delicious taste mixed with cardamom and rose water, and is served cold after being decorated with pistachios or raisins.