Top Arab foods to try in Sharjah

The United Arab Emirates is not less than a paradise for food lovers. Out of all the seven emirates, Sharjah offers you the best holiday experiences and gives you a taste of yummy food and cuisine you can try. We agree that we always crave for yummy food and if you visit a new place and do not take how their food tastes, your holidays are incomplete. You can find a variety of cuisines in restaurants that will make you crave for more. The Middle Eastern countries are famous for their desserts and unique recipes of cuisines throughout the world.

You can find many restaurants offering you Arabian, Lebanese, and even Chinese cuisines, but you can find them in your local cafés too, minus the Arabian taste. If you are out on Sharjah’s streets, exploring the beauty and souqs, stop for a while to enjoy the street food. You cannot miss out on the following foods and you should at least try them for once during your stay in Sharjah.

Shawarma

No matter how well your middle-eastern food outlet in your country makes it, you cannot find the authentic taste and quality like the one found in the Emirate of Sharjah. The Arabian shawarma is famous, and people always look to find the authentic taste that you will only find there on the streets. It is a non-vegetarian delicacy filled with sliced chicken or lamb, fresh vegetables, and yummy sauces.

Al-harees

Another famous Arabian delicacy that you will find in Sharjah or any other emirate is Al-harees. It is one of the old favorite dishes of the UAE, usually served in weddings or religious festivities. You can find them anywhere in Sharjah and can enjoy the unique taste of meat and wheat cooked together in a pot.

Hummus

 It is another Arabian food delicacy that is famous worldwide. It is a dip than a dish, served with shawarma or pita bread. It includes lemon, chickpeas, olive oil, salt, and pepper. You will find it internationally, but the taste you can experience in Sharjah might not be the same anywhere else. Do not deprive your taste buds to have some best of hummus.

Al Machboos

 Another famous non-vegetarian food delicacy of Sharjah is Al-machboos. This dish includes red meat, shrimp, or fish along with rice. It has a special ingredient called “loomy” (dried lemon) and other spices to give it the perfect taste that can leave you craving for more.

Mahalabiya

 It is a traditional favorite sweet dish or dessert. It is a rich pudding made with boiled milk, sugar, and cornstarch. It has cream and rose water that adds it to its aroma and sweetness making it a local favorite.

The Emirate of Sharjah is rich in foods that you can savor and enjoy while exploring the places. You will be amazed to explore the variety of local foods and the uniqueness in their taste. The food also gives you a view of the cultural heritage of a place.