He says since the country is so young and global in its outlook, the definition of Emirati food is also ever expanding. He hopes his approach to the cuisine will come to be considered ‘Emirati food’ in future. On the other hand, Chef Khaled’s cooking incorporates fresh produce and novel ingredients that the country now has access to from all over the world. For a seafood feast, we recommend the Al Mina Fish Market, where you can have your pick of fresh fish grilled in front of you. If you want to get a taste of these dishes, then head to Al Fanar restaurant for an authentic Bedouin experience or Yadoo’s House, which translates to grandmother’s house, and more than lives up to its name. We were travelling to the country for a very exciting reason - to experience the city’s Culinary Season, an annual celebration of its dining cultures that showcases the Today, it is the seat of government and commerce.
The early settlers of the area were pearl divers and fisherfolk until the recent discovery of oil in the ’50s when it witnessed a development boom. UAE is made up of seven emirates and Abu Dhabi is the largest one, with 215 islands and a coastline of more than 2,000 kilometres. Often overshadowed by Dubai, Abu Dhabi, the capital city of UAE, has a lot to offer. Hidden behind the buzz, is a calmer, laid-back Emirate with pristine beaches, cultural hotspots, and a thriving culinary scene that is slowly discovering and shaping its identity.
But as we spent more time in the capital city, we discovered that it is more than just the fast cars and the glitzy malls. From being picked up in a high end Mercedes, to staying at the 50th floor of the Conrad, it was extravagant and luxurious. When we first landed in Abu Dhabi, it was exactly what we envisioned it would be.
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