Dubai offers both traditional Emirati flavors and one of the world’s most international dining scenes. Local dishes to try include machboos (spiced rice with meat or fish), luqaimat (sweet fried dumplings with date syrup), samboosa, and grilled Gulf fish. A traditional Arabic breakfast with hummus, labneh, olives, and fresh bread is also popular. At the same time, Dubai is famous for its luxury fine dining, Middle Eastern street food, and top-level cuisine from all over the world — from Indian and Japanese to African and Filipino.

