Balaleet
Fresh spices and vegetables at a street stall
SABAH
(MORNING)
Depending on where and how your trip
unfolds, the start of your day can take a myriad
of shapes. Historically, the meal has been equal
parts sweet and savory: Balaleet (vermicelli
sweetened with a medley of sugar and spices
before being topped with an omelet) and
muhalla (whole wheat and date crepe) are
clear-cut traditional examples, prized on many
menus — though an excellent choice of venue
for the real deal is the Arabian Tea House in
Dubai’s historic heart.
But, as with all modern cosmopolitan hubs,
global influences shine. French patisseries,
Australian coffeehouses, Mediterranean
brunch spots, Balkan cafes, American comfort
food and British bistros barely scratch the
surface of what’s available. If you can’t narrow
it down to one country’s cuisine, have them
all: Venues like the Social House in The Dubai
Mall sport everything from shakshouka to the
quintessential New York bagel.
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