8 Delicious Dubai Eats That Won't Break the Bank

basmati rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: long-grain rice

Quinoa is higher in protein, while long-grain rice is often less expensive.

fish

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner, and pork can be a more affordable protein alternative.

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: yellow food coloring

Turmeric provides color and flavor at a lower cost.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is often cheaper.

Arrive in Dubai and check into the Swiss Hotel.

Walk to a nearby Thai cafe called Sab NOA.

Order Thai basil chicken with rice and an egg, vegetable spring rolls, a can of soda, and prawn crackers with peanut sauce.

Enjoy the meal in a cozy setting, noting the hot pot style tables.

Cost of the meal is approximately 64 AED (about £1.13 or $17).

Take a nap after breakfast.

Visit a shawarma place and receive lentil soup as a starter.

Order a shawarma plate with hummus, shawarma meat, and a fresh salad, along with mutabbal and carrot juice.

Chat with the staff and enjoy the atmosphere, noting the popularity of the place.

Walk to Ravi, a well-known restaurant in Dubai.

Order a salad, cheese, dal, and mutton curry.

Reflect on the quality of food and the history of Ravi.

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