One very interesting thing about the UAE is that there is very little local Emirati food to be found, perhaps in part simply because the Emirati are such a small part of the population. Or it's because - as my local colleague explained to me - there have just been so many other cultures that have descended into the country that all of the cuisines have just collided together. That explains why I had so much trouble finding a local breakfast in Dubai last time. So when I saw an "Emirati Breakfast" on the room service menu at the hotel, I was intrigued. Really? I finally found a local breakfast that I could try!
I got this balaleet option, which was some kind of vermicelli noodle. Now, having seen how "economic bee hoon" is oftentimes had for breakfast in Singapore, I immediately assumed that this thing would be savory like that, but it wasn't. It was mildly sweet, which I admittedly had trouble adjusting to. Indeed, I even tried to consume it with some of that salty Syrian cheese in the background in order to keep my taste buds aligned to my expectations. Alas, I could not finish it. But I did like those syrupy little gulab jamun-like dough balls on the side. It's pretty cool that a side of dates was provided as well.
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