An indelible part of experiencing a culture is sampling its traditional cuisine which is very much intertwined with the lives of the people. So when travelling to the United Arab Emirates make sure you try some of the traditional food on offer which provide an exotic treat for your taste buds. Those in search of luxury hotels Abu Dhabi has to offer which also feature restaurants where you can taste local dishes should consider staying at Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara. Set amidst the beautiful landscapes of the famous Liwa Desert, it is one of the leading Abu Dhabi hotels and is home to several restaurants that serve authentic Middle Eastern cuisine.

There are many contenders when it comes to picking the top 5 traditional food in United Arab Emirates. Al Harees which is a dish made from wheat and meat, cooked in a covered clay pot is one that is very popular especially during Eid and Ramadan. Al Machboos which is made from meat, rice, dried lemon and onion and shawarma which is a kind of a wrap made from Arabic roti and consisting chicken or lamb filling are also well known traditional dishes. Also popular is hummus which is a kind of dip created from ingredients such as tahini paste, chickpeas, lemon juice and olive oil and served as a compliment to pita bread. Of course for something truly unique and exotic you can try stuffed camel which is delicacy served at grand events and weddings and which is sure to introduce your taste buds to whole new flavours.

 

Chandrishan Williams is a travel writer who writes under the pen name, Caleb Falcon. He specializes in writing content based on the many exciting world adventures that await intrepid travellers.

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