Discovering Al Ain and Its Gastro Culture

Are you an Emirati food enthusiast? Make your way to Al Ain and let Eatagram be your culinary advisor.

Al Ain, located in Tawam oasis, beckons tourists with its historic Al-Jahili Fort and astounding dining opportunities.

What are the most significant specialties to introduce you to the city;s cuisine?

Start your day with the traditional Arab breakfast Balaleet and be ready for a surprising flavor combination. Balaleet is a rich dish featuring sweet vermicelli noodles, eggs, saffron and cardamom. This dish pairs well with the refreshing karak chai, strong tea with milk.

Not sure what to choose for lunch? We recommend that you try the iconic machboos. This hearty rice dish features lamb or chicken, and aromatic spices and herbs. Harees is another must-try to introduce you to the city’s cuisine. It’s a creamy wheat porridge with meat, spices, and butter. Absolutely worth trying!

If you’re in the mood for international dishes, local restaurants offer an array of delicious options. Take an opportunity to taste Lebanese manousheh, flatbread with Akkawi cheese, sunny-side-up eggs and herbs. If you're an Indian cuisine enthusiast, be sure to savor numerous variations of the Indian rice and seafood dish biryani. Turkish food enthusiasts can go withTurkish kebabs and meze.

No visit to Al Ain can go without tasting the iconic Emirati sweet delights. Be sure to try date syrup or honey dumplings called luqaimat. We prefer the creamy dessert esh asaraya. Accompany your sweets with a cup of strong Arab coffee with cardamom.

We promise, you’ll fall in love with this Emirati culinary gem.

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