Traditional food in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi hotels are likely to feed you the usual European fare, but don't miss the opportunity to try local dishes prepared according to ancient Arabian recipes.

So, right on the streets of Abu Dhabi you'll find many food outlets where you can buy pita - freshly baked buns, manakish - bread with cheese, olives and herbs.

In local restaurants, we recommend trying briki - fish or prawns baked in batter. Served with herbs and lemon.

Chefs in Abu Dhabi are very fond of cooking all kinds of meat dishes, because even the most banal shawarma here will be very tasty thanks to quality marinated meat.

Desserts in Abu Dhabi are traditional, Arabian: halva, rahat loukoum, pudding with pistachios. Be sure to buy dates - in the Arab Emirates they are considered almost a product of national importance.