DUBAI’SFOOD

Arabic food is very

popular and is

available everywhere

in the city, from the

small shawarma diner

s in Deira and Al

Karama to the

restaurants in Dubai's

hotels.

Fast food,

South Asian,

and Chinese

cuisines are

also very

popular and

are widely

available.

 The sale and

consumption of pork,

though not illegal, is

regulated and is sold

only to non-Muslims, in

designated areas of

supermarkets and

airports

Similarly, the sale of

alcoholic beverages is

regulated. A liquor

permit is required to

purchase alcohol;

however, alcohol is

available in bars and

restaurants within

hotels

Shisha and qahwa boutiques are also popular in Dubai.