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The UAE is a melting pot of cultures, greater than 200 nationalities call the UAE residence and traditional Emirati food is an excellent representation of that, consisting of a beautiful infusion of seasonings and active ingredients from throughout Asia and the Center East.

Is your tummy roaring?!

Below, Inspect these unique dishes-.

17. Avocado waffle at Sola Café and Restaurant

It's avocado. It's a waffle. It's undoubtedly a combination made for the 'gram. Light up your followers' lowly feeds by providing a glimpse right into how Abu Dhabi takes morning meals to the following degree. Natch. Sola's avocado waffle includes smoked salmon and guacamole, with your choice of extra halloumi (Dhs12) or an added egg (Dhs7). Appears terrific, savoury, as well as just a little unusual. That egg isn't the only extra thing.

16. Batata harra at Mosaic Restaurant

An oldie, a goodie-- and a place you may not have checked out until now. There's no time like the summer season to get embedded. This yummy recipe of fried potato dice sautéed with coriander, chilli pepper and garlic is an authentic Lebanese staple. Literally "hot potatoes", it's generally acted as a lunch or morning meal dish and also makes a great addition to a mezze with its mix of crunch and heat. Obtain them at Mosaic Restaurant as a foil to your shish tawouk or smoked kafta.

15. Chilli gobhi at Punjab Highway

Is it aiming to spice up your Saturday (or any other day, for that matter)? Punjab Freeway is a local favourite for a factor. Found near Electra Park in the Tourist Club Area of Abu Dhabi, what the location does not have in dimension, makes up for indefinitely substantial flavour. Little marvel it's always packed. One of its ideal dishes is the chilli gobhi, a deep-fried cauliflower recipe that's the vegetarian's equivalent to chicken wings (stay with us). These crunchy, spicy, sweet and sour cauliflower florets hold craving-crushers. Reward reality: Did you know Electra Park is one of Abu Dhabi's earliest parks? It's a great place to fire hoops, checked out a book, or take the children to use the playground right in the heart of the city.

14. Dirty chilli dog at The Gang

Hot diggity. If you have been looking for a fantastic hotdog in the city, you must quit whatever else you're doing and make a beeline to The Gang. This neighbourhood road food fave was developed by Emirati siblings and has been gone to by a whole ton of famous faces, consisting of nobility. As well as why not? This is seriously excellent, delightful food. Our pick? The dirty chilli pet dog, packed with trademark spicy beef chilli sauce, fresh onion, jalapeños as well as cheese. Plus, the pictures will look pretty barbe-cute on your feed.

13. Falafel platter at Zahrat Lebnan

This Al Dhafra haunt is a well-established favourite for a laid-back meal out. You can't miss the enormous branch while driving down Hazza Container Zayed Street, and you'll usually discover it buzzing with individuals chatting as well as consuming on the outside terrace. Zahrat Lebnan has a substantial selection of excellent meals for sharing, yet it's challenging to defeat the falafel plate. Ground chickpeas, parsley, fava beans as well as herbs, deep-fried and dipped in tahini sauce? As well as for just 16 of your hard-earned dirhams? Yes, please.

12. Jamaican beef patty at Kingston 21

This new restaurant in Al Raha is Abu Dhabi's initial Jamaican-owned and -run restaurant. It serves all the authentic food from the Caribbean nation you could hope for (and after that some). The menu has plenty of classic plates such as ackee, salt fish and jerk poultry. Our ambience? That Jamaican beef patty is a dish you do not wish to miss, made fresh from scratch each day: flaky crust, spicy dental filling. Get them while they're hot, in every feeling of words.

11. Scrambled egg bun at Egg Bun

Sometimes it's the essential things in life that leave the most significant impressions. Egg? Meet bun. This enjoyable pop-up opened on Reem Island and is experts in simply this breakfast favourite, with a couple of riffs on the style (shakshouka bun, any person?). Attempt a brioche bun stuffed with buttery clambered eggs, American cheddar and a homemade home sauce. Cracking. And while you go to it, have you been to Reem Central Park? With outside seating, a green area, a skateboard park as well as several play areas, it's the best place to consume your scrambled egg bun with family members.

10. Sesame prawn toast at Hakkasan

Are you feeling fancy? This worldwide brand name, which first opened up in London and has considered that obtained Michelin celebrities worldwide, is the area for you. And while you exist, you don't wish to miss its sesame shellfish toast. This recipe originated in Hong Kong as an early instance of combination cuisine. It combines prawn paste and generally made use of Hong Kong recipes with toast, brought in from Europe. Prawn toast is currently a crunchy and delicious staple and also a plate we have never understood to dissatisfy at Hakkasan in Abu Dhabi.

9. Avocado and beetroot cheese toast at Montauk Boutique Café

Ready for some chilled out summer vibes? Montauk transports you to a beach house in New York that's so convincing you can practically hear the east coast waves. Go for breakfast and try the vibrantly hued avocado and beetroot cheese toast with your coffee. Not only is this purple twist on avocado toast totally' programmable, but it's also delicious too. Munch on toasted sourdough, smashed avocado, beetroot and cheese emulsion, feta and pine nuts. The first bite will make you say, "what?". The second will make you say, "why am I only just eating this for the first time?". Add a poached egg for Dhs10 or scrambled egg for Dhs14.

8. Biryani at India Palace

Going to India Palace is an Abu Dhabi experience you ought to have at the very least as soon as. The significant restaurant, curtained in soft lights, is challenging to miss out on while you drive down Airport Road. When you go, we advise asking for among the segmented areas for a personal eating experience. India Royal residence is specifically recognized for its biriyani. If you're searching for something spicy (and also why wouldn't you be?), the murgh masala biryani includes items of a chicken split with homemade masalas as well as basmati rice.

7. Lalla Mussa dal at Signature by Sanjeev Kapoor

Loopy for beans? Signature by Sanjeev Kapoor at The Galleria Al Maryah Island offers progressive Indian cuisine that can be described as art on a plate. This riff on a classic dal is no various. Sanjeev Kapoor is a master of his craft: blending style with the compound in one-pot mains that are simple to like. Lalla Mussa dal is a slow-cooked, velvety black lentil stew loaded with flavour. A hug in a bowl.

6. Tiger prawns in chilli mint sauce at Tamba

Tamba is a veteran favourite of ours for its lively atmosphere, perfectly cooked meals and attentive solution. It's no surprise we maintain going back. The next time you go, you have to attempt the tiger prawns in chilli mint sauce. They're shrimp-ly the very best tiger shellfishes we have had in a long time. (Sorry, not sorry.).

5. Bombolone at Dolci & Capprici

Wanting you could take a trip to Italy this summertime? Stress not, Dolci & Capprici brings Italy to Abu Dhabi with its authentic menu and, particularly, its desserts. One bite of a bombolone will undoubtedly take you to the streets of Rome. Attempt this yummy conventional treat with pistachio or Nutella filling. Bursting with velvety centres, these light and also airy deals are the ideal partner for a cup of coffee.

4. Cheesecake at Mazaj Bab Al Bahar

Sweet tooth? Settle your meal with a slice of Asian rose-flavoured cheesecake with pistachio ice cream on the side. A mish-mash of flavours that work flawlessly, this set truly makes a hit. The beach yard majlis below is a particularly significant location to have a bite and keep an eye out at the beachfront sights (if you can take on the warmth).

3. French toast at Alba Terrace

They claim it's one of the essential dishes of the day-- and who are we to say with 'they'? What makes brekkie far better? When it's unlimited. Head to Alba Terrace to get embedded-- where an emphasis is a French toast. Blueberry compôte and cardamom sugar produce a sophisticated and tasty breakfast.

2. Matilda Cake at Parker's

This dessert has been rocking Abu Dhabi social network feeds. Parker's unique abundant, delicious chocolate treat is made with sponge cake, ganache, and chocolate flakes, and it's a beast. Motivated by the motion picture Matilda, it's a take on a restaurant that attempts this wedge of delicious chocolate alone. We would certainly suggest taking a little stroll around the attractive Umm al Emirate Park to stroll it off afterwards. Or a wink. Either way, it deserves the extravagance. And your fans will appreciate the Instagram-able pics.

1. S'mores at Brick Rooftop Kitchen & Bar

It's getting a little bit hot for campfires lately, yet that does not indicate that you need to miss out on any childhood deals. If you're yearning for s'mores, you can obtain them at Block Rooftop Kitchen Area & Bar. Delicious chocolate, crispy graham crackers and cosy marshmallows baked into a beautiful dish? We're constantly up for s' much more

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