Local fruit and vegetables are increasingly available and there is excellent local fish. Hotels serve both Arab and European food and there is also a number of Chinese, Indian and other restaurants.
Things to know: All the emirates, with the exception of Sharjah, permit the consumption of alcohol by non-Muslims. It is illegal to drink alcohol in the street or to buy it for a UAE citizen.
National specialities:
 Hummus (chickpea and sesame paste).
Tabbouleh (bulghur wheat with mint and parsley).
Ghuzi (roast lamb with rice and nuts).
Warak enab (stuffed vine leaves).
Koussa mashi (stuffed courgettes).
National drinks:
Ayran (a refreshing yoghurt drink).
Strong black coffee.
Tipping: Most hotels and restaurants add fairly high service charges to the bill, therefore tipping is not necessary.
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