* Al Machboos: A popular Emirati dish made with fragrant rice cooked with lamb or chicken, spices, and vegetables.
* Shuwa: A traditional slow-cooked lamb or goat meat dish flavored with spices and herbs, often served with rice.
* Ghuzi: A festive dish consisting of roasted lamb or goat served on a bed of rice.
* Harees: A hearty porridge-like dish made from wheat, meat, and spices.
* Salona: A fish stew with vegetables, often served with rice.
International Cuisine
* Indian Cuisine: Dubai is home to a large Indian expatriate community, and Indian food is widely available. Popular dishes include chicken tikka masala, biryani, samosas, and naan bread.
* Lebanese Cuisine: Lebanese cuisine is another popular option in Dubai. Mezze platters, shawarma, falafel, and tabbouleh are some of the most famous dishes.
* Persian Cuisine: Persian food is also widely available in Dubai. Kebabs, stews, and rice dishes are some of the must-try dishes.
* Italian Cuisine: Italian restaurants are plentiful in Dubai, offering a variety of pasta, pizza, and other Italian delicacies.
* Chinese Cuisine: Chinese food is another popular choice, with a wide variety of dishes to choose from.
Desserts
* Luqaimat: Sweet, deep-fried dumplings drizzled with date syrup.
* Baklava: Layers of filo pastry filled with nuts and sweetened with honey or syrup.
* Umm Ali: A bread pudding made with puff pastry, nuts, raisins, and cream.
* Knafeh: A cheese pastry topped with shredded phyllo dough and soaked in syrup.
* Karak Chai: A strong, milky tea popular in Dubai, often flavored with cardamom and saffron.