Located on the Persian peninsula, Qatar is home to a delicious mix of traditional Arabian dishes brimming with the best flavours from the region. If you want to explore another unique side of Qatar’s cultural identity here are some of the country’s most popular dishes to try.

Madrouba

This rice porridge is one of the most flavourful dishes with an unexpected mix of spices. The fragrance rice is cooked with butter, milk, cardamom and chicken all prepared carefully over several hours. Because this dish is served with various toppings it is a great meal to explore at several restaurants in the city area next to Al Najada Doha Hotel Apartments By Oaks.

Kousa Mahshi

This is a typical meal in the Arabian peninsula and is available in several variations. It is typically made with minced meat, usually lamb, alongside popular vegetables, mint and parsley. You can also enjoy the vegetarian version of this dish which is prepared with chickpeas instead of meat.

Machboos

This is another spicy rice dish that is extremely popular among the locals. It features marinated meat from a choice of chicken, lamb, beef or camel, and is prepared over a long period. Because it is a fairly traditional meal, you can find Machboos at any restaurant or eatery in the country.

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Umm Ali

This local dessert is a crowd favourite and can be enjoyed in any local restaurant including those at various furnished apartments in Doha. The dessert is a bread pudding made with milk, flour, butter and sugar, and filled with raisins and minced nuts. It is then baked and served with a crunchy exterior and a creamy soft interior.