Fish, meat and rice are the key ingredients to cooking an authentic Emaarati meal, which is used in the preparation of a wide variety of dishes. But the essence of Emaarati cuisine lies in the locally grown fresh herbs used to cook it, as well as the method of preparation.

Emaarati cuisine can almost be described as a blend of Middle Eastern and Asian food, but has a unique identity of its own. The food is usually cooked in one pot with saffron, cardamom, turmeric and thyme - the core flavours infused into Emaarati cooking along with almonds, pistachios, lime and dried fruits. Did we hear you say “healthy”?

Emaarati cuisine traditionally consists of just one main meal, the Lamb Moussaka being a conventional all-time favourite. If your taste buds are tingling for the genuine Emirati cuisine, make a trip to the Heritage Village in Dubai.