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The most popular Emirati sweet we all crave when we want something divine. Luqaimat, is a kind of sweet dumpling that is famous in the Emirati culture and is usually enjoyed during the Holy Month of Ramadan. However, because of it's popularity, some restaurants tend to offer it throughout the year.

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Falafel is a traditional Middle Eastern food, commonly served in a pita, which acts as a pocket, or wrapped in a flatbread known as taboon.

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A classic Middle Eastern street food, shawarma is one of UAE's most popular dishes.

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Examples of dishes in UAE Cuisine - Maq'louba, Margooga, Harees, Machbous, Frsee'ah, Fireed, Jisheid and Mishwy

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Emirati Cuisine is a part of the Arabic Cuisine. It is the primary cuisine of UAE, but it is not the only cuisine in UAE. Cuisines from all around the world can be found in UAE, such as Indian, Japanese, Chinese, etc.

As Arabic cuisine is mostly eaten in areas that are desert land, it is influenced by ingredients that are locally available or easily traded. Thus Arabic food has a lot of use of dates, camel milk, camel meat, lamb and rice.

Trade between UAE, other Arab lands and India has added lots of spices in their diet. Eg. Cinnamon, cardamom, ginger and turmeric

UAE cuisine follows Islamic dietary laws like all meats have to be Halal and Pork is banned

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Date palm trees from where we get dates are native to the Middle East, hence they are an important part of the regional cuisine.

Health benefits of dates include

Highly nutritious

Aids healthy bowel movement

High concentration of anti-oxidants

Improves brain functionality

Reduces risk of cancer

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The Ingredients make the Arabic Cuisine burst with flavours. They are:
Baharat, Carob molasses, Dried barberries, Aleppo Pepper, Sumac, Bulgur Wheat, Saffron, Cracked freekeh, Zaatar leaves, Pomegranate Molasses, Tamarind, Fenugreek, Dried sour cherries, Chickpea, Pistachios, Tahini

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Spices in UAE form a major part of the food industry in the country. A wide range of spices are used to create some of the famous dishes in UAE.

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What is now widely considered the national dish of The United Arab Emirates, Machboos, is thought to have originated in nearby Saudi Arabia where it is knows as Kabsa. A delicately spiced mix of meat, vegetables and rice, it is the individual localities where this dish finds its tweaks.