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Ready to try this age-old taste of the Emirates ? Here are 3 spots to check out for some delectable camel meat and camel milk-based treats :
Siraj , Souk Al Bahar , downtown Dubai
This fine dining fusion restaurant serves traditional Emirati / Levantine fare created from organically grown and homemade ingredients . The menu adds modern twists to traditional Emirati dishes with local coffees and non-alcoholic drinks to wash them down . Camel-inspired must-tries are the grilled camel tenderloin served with dry curry potato and pesto and thyme sauce and the sautéed camel meat served with hummus .
The Majlis , The Dubai Mall , downtown Dubai and Jumeirah Mosque
The Majlis seeks to preserve Arab culture in its ambiance and products . “ The first and finest camel milk café ” offers all things camel milk : camel milk cappuccino and other beverages , camel milk chocolates , camel milkinfused cakes , and camel milk ice cream . You can also get regular café-style salads and sandwiches .
Eating here means taking a stroll through Emirati history . The restaurant is one of the oldest houses in the historical district and patrons are greeted at the entrance by the oldest buckthorn tree in Dubai . The family of the original owner runs the restaurant with a passion for preserving Emirati culture in vividly colourful and spicy selections to be enjoyed at breakfast , lunch or dinner . You can surely get your camel fix here with the camel biriyani , camel burger ( Local House was the first to introduce these in Dubai !), camel ice cream , and plain , date , mango or strawberry shakes made with camel milk .