Bazaar
Bedouin tea with nuts and dried fruit
Dubai's skyline
Today, the country ’s historic roots and
exorbitant modern wealth weave together
to create an incredibly eclectic and unique
identity, especially so in the emirates of Abu
Dhabi and Dubai. Skyscraper jungles house
the likes of opulent palaces, grand mosques
and plush resorts with a smorgasbord of
surreal possibilities peppered in between.
Indoor ski resorts? Check. A bazaar dedicated
to gold? Check. Ancient burial grounds, a
Ferrari theme park and an annual catwalk
of prized camels? Check, check and check;
if you’re imagining it, the UAE most likely
has it, no matter the theoretical contrast.
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IF YOU'RE
IMAGINING IT,
THE UAE MOST
LIKELY HAS IT.
But — nowhere is the contrast between past and
present more prominent than on your plate.
The cuisine of the country is caught mid-time-
travel. World-leading gastronomic experiences
neighbor street markets with wares that
predate automobiles, let alone Michelin Stars.
Whether you’re an established foodie, sport a
striking sweet tooth or have simply worked up
an appetite from globetrotting, the United Arab
Emirates’ culinary scene has your stomach’s
desire. The key to making the most of your
time here is branching out to both ends of the
country’s timeline.