Balaleet
Top 10 in Top 10 Best Foods in the UAE
As a traditional sweet and savory dish popular in the Arab states of the Persian Gulf, Balaleet is among the tastiest food to try in the UAE. Balaleet is a exquisite blend of both sweet and salty elements. This local cuisine is prepared with vermicelli, and sweetened with rose water, cinnamon and saffron, it is served with a thin egg omelette on top, and sometimes, it is served with sautéed onions or potatoes.
It is a popular Emirati breakfast food and can be topped with some pistachios before serving. Balaleet is especially associated with the Islamic holidays of Eid al-Fitr as the first meal of the day.
- Where to find it: Logma in Boxpark- 28 AED per plate, and Al Fanar in Dubai Festival City- 39 AED per plate.