DESTINATIONS MIDDLE EAST | FOODIE HOLIDAYS
7 BEST OF THE REST
E Dine by the Dubai Fountain Views don’t get much better than from the Amal restaurant at the Armani Hotel, set in the Burj Khalifa and overlooking downtown Dubai. Be sure to book ahead for dinner to see the fountain and light show at night.
E Authentic eats in Ajman Leave flash hotel restaurants behind for Emirati favourites at Ajman restaurant Qdeemek & Ndeemk, which features cardamom-infused omelette balaleet, spicy chickpea dish dangaw and date syrup-covered doughnuts known as luqaimat.
eat with a family in amman
Dining in local restaurants is as close as many visitors get to experiencing traditional dishes in an authentic atmosphere, but book your culture-hungry customers on an escorted tour and they’ll get to delve even deeper by meeting local people and even eating with them at home. One of the Be My Guest experiences on Trafalgar’s Jordan tour is to dine with the Khzoz family in their home in Amman. Guests will arrive to find the fragrances of sawani dijaj (chicken stew) and maglobeh (a rich rice dish cooked on the stove then flipped upside down to be served) filling the house, then sit down to hear stories of Jordanian life, while enjoying a delicious family meal. It’s sure to be one of the most memorable moments of their visit. Book it: The meal is included on the second day of Trafalgar’s six-day Jordan Experience tour, which starts at £1,195 including hotel accommodation, some meals and in-country transport. Flights not included.
trafalgar.com
E Offshore indulgence The QE2 is more than just another Dubai brunch. This elaborate feast is made up of nearly 200 dishes ranging from Indian curries and British roasts to artisan cheese and live cooking stations.
E Sweet treats in Abu Dhabi Families will love the ‘freakshakes’ – extravagant milkshakes topped with M&Ms, chocolate cookies, lollipops or even an entire slice of cake – at Black Tap in Yas Mall.
8 go local in muscat
Oman is known for its fine hotels and with them, fine dining, whether you want a swish afternoon tea at Al Bustan Palace or seafood by the sea on a private beach at The Chedi Muscat. So far, so sophisticated, but if your clients want a slice of real life as well, send them on a city tour of Muscat to see the local fish and vegetable markets, and take a stroll around the souks. Across the road is traditional restaurant Bait Al Luban, set in a 140-year-old guesthouse, where the decor is as authentic as the dining and the view overlooks the national museum – it’s an ideal place to refuel between sightseeing stops. Book it: Viator offers a half-day private city tour visiting the markets along with the Grand Mosque, Mutrah Souk and Al Alam Palace, from £149.
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