United Arab Emirates » Going Out
Food and Drink
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.
Nightlife
Shopping
Shopping hours: Daily 0900-1300 and 1600-2100, but many shops are open all day. Shops close for prayers Friday 1130-1330.
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Information in this section was last updated: Wed May 23 2012
