Visiting the UAE this Ramadan? Here are the top picks of Iftar dishes that you can’t miss as you break your fast by sundown.
A mouthwatering mix of fresh chopped parsley, mint, onion, tomatoes, and bulgur tossed with olive oil and lemon juice.
A popular Iftar appetizer, Kibbeh combines ground meat, onion, and bulgur wheat into balls or patties filled with beef, toasted pine nuts, and spices. Deep-fried, baked, or grilled, it's best enjoyed with a yogurt-garlic dipping sauce.
These deliciously deep-fried crispy pastry triangles filled with spiced meats or vegetables are found in every iftar spread. A savory delight worth sharing.
A nourishing and filling dish of wheat, ghee, and meat, cooked in “mash pan” and stirred with “Masad Masr”. An all-time favorite from the Emirati kitchen.
A simple yet nourishing stew of meat and vegetables laid over thin bread, Thareed claims the status of being Prophet Mohammad’s most favorite dish. A must-try on the Iftar table.
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Try you must the rich flavors of this spiced rice dish, cooked with chicken or lamb, and a lot of aromatic warm whole spices.
Needs no introduction! You can’t resist this thinly sliced marinated meat wrapped in soft pita bread with garlic sauce, pickles, and as many vegetables as you want.
These sweet, golden dumplings drizzled with honey or date syrup are crunchy outside and soft inside. This Ramadan dessert has to be your ‘love at first bite’!