The UAE’s diverse population is reflected in its colourful array of international dining destinations, tempting you to kick-start your day with their national dishes.
Here’s a look at some of the finest options.
Indian
Farzi Café takes the fiery flavours and vibrant colours of Indian cuisine and garnishes them with artful presentation and gastronomic flair as it aims to re-engage the city’s hip crowd with its stylish take on the subcontinent’s dishes. The brand was brought over to Dubai by Zorawar Kalra, son of renowned chef Jiggs Kalra. So if you stop by for breakfast, you’d be forgiven for expecting a morning treat.
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German
If you’re looking to willkommen the day with aromas of freshly baked bread, Brothaus Bakery-Bistro serves just that from 7.30am each day. If you aren’t a morning fan, this German venue serves breakfast all day, so you’ll have ample opportunity to sample its belt-busting Big Boy Breakfast. Comprising of lamb chops, bacon, sausages and more, as well as freshly baked sourdough, this hearty spread should satiate even the biggest of appetites.
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Lebanese
Looking for a wholesome start to your morning? Hala Lebanese Organic, with its emphasis on clean and natural ingredients, is just the ticket. Enjoy classics such as mana’eesh or get your egg fix with shakshuka. Ingredients at this Dubai World Trade Centre venue are sourced locally and from nearby countries such as Jordan and Lebanon, so rest assured its carbon footprint is smaller than many of its international rivals.
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English
The menu at celebrity chef Jonathan Aikens’ Pots, Pans & Boards sits firmly in the territory of British comfort food. Although the world largely remains baffled by the classic fry-up, if you’re an Anglophile, this venue will appeal. Potspansandboards.ae
Turkish
A stone’s throw from the Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Kaftan Turkish Cuisine & Fine Art serves tasty Turkish treats and lays emphasis on classic Ottoman hospitality. Head over for breakfast to sample some bal and kaymak, which contains organic bee honeycomb and is served alongside thick dairy cream.
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Global
Another chain that never fails to satisfy our cravings for healthy, filling bites is Shakespeare & Co. Cross the threshold and you’d be forgiven for thinking you’d stumbled into the 16th-century era of the bard who inspired the concept. While the name is distinctly British, its menu is firmly international. With American, Mediterranean and English breakfasts as well as French toast and burritos, you are spoilt for choice when it comes to your first meal of the day.
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