Indulge your sweet tooth the next time you’re in Abu Dhabi and feast on some of the traditional sweet offerings that add a delicious parting flourish to any Arabian spread. You may be able to sample these scrumptious delights at the buffet spread featured at the many resorts Abu Dhabi has to offer, with the Anantara Al Sahel Villas boasting of fine Abu Dhabi villas perfect for leisure getaways or corporate stays. One popular option in the breakfast area is chebabs, which are special emirati pancakes that are flavoured with saffron and cardamom. Traditionally, dates were used to sweeten this unique dish, wherein the viscous fruit was softened with immersion in hot water. Or, if you were feeling in the mood for something particularly lavish, the Pumpkin Halvah, or pumpkin porridge is a beautiful mix of savoury and sweet. It is best enjoyed warm, as it tends to thicken as its temperature drops. If it’s the quintessential taste sensation you’re seeking, the traditional breakfast platter includes a fluffy Khameer speckled with crunchy sesame seeds, and two chebabs, which sit on a folded Muhalla, which bears some resemblance to the Indian Dhosai. These delectable carbs are joined by honey, jam, dates, and Kraft Original Cheese Spread, which is used by all emirate households. Other favourites include Luqaimat, which is famous during Ramadan, Khabees, which is made from flour and oil and is popular in the Persian region servied during the two Eid festivals, Qashtaleeya, which is a rich, rose-flavoured milk pudding, Cake Al Tamor, which is a delicious date cake, and Ranjina, a date dessert. The date is a versatile fruit, featuring in many regional sweet creations, so expand your culinary horizons when you are next in this enticing emirate!
Angela Fernando is an impassioned travel writer who composes pieces under the pen name Sumaira Narayan. She loves writing about new and exciting places around the world and hopes to visit them all someday. Google+