{"id":1382,"date":"2016-12-20T00:39:13","date_gmt":"2016-12-20T00:39:13","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2016-12-20T00:39:13","modified_gmt":"2016-12-20T00:39:13","slug":"the-7-top-arabic-desserts-you-need-to-try","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/dubai\/en\/inspo\/best-of\/the-7-top-arabic-desserts-you-need-to-try\/","title":{"rendered":"The Arabic desserts you just have to try"},"content":{"rendered":"

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If you’ re
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\nit\u2019s time to get familiar with these amazing Arabic desserts Dubai has to
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Halawet Aljuben<\/h3>\n

This fantastic Syrian dessert combines fresh cream and cheese inside soft rolls of semolina dough. The rolls are then drizzled with sugar syrup and sprinkled with pistachios. Don\u2019t feel bad if you end up eating seven pieces on your own\u2026 we\u2019ve been there!<\/p>\n

Try it at: Reem Al Bawadi, Downtown<\/p>\n

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Ghazle with ice cream<\/h3>\n

How about a ball of creamy vanilla ice cream covered with a layer of soft and fuzzy Arabic style cotton candy? This dreamy dessert is a modern take on simple Arabic \u201cbouza\u201d or ice cream, and we salute whoever came up with it.<\/p>\n

Try it at: Al Hamidieh, Downtown<\/p>\n

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Mafrouket Foustoq<\/h3>\n

The name might be hard to pronounce but it\u2019s so easy to get addicted to this Lebanese specialty! The dessert contains a layer of Ashta \u201cfresh cream\u201d on a bed of semolina and crushed pistachios pudding\u2026 it is absolutely normal to eat a whole piece on your won\u2026 we won\u2019t judge!<\/p>\n

Try it at: Leila, Mirdif City Centre<\/p>\n

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Luqaimat<\/h3>\n

These sweet small bites are a staple on every Emirati dinner table, and what\u2019s not to love about them? Basically they are deep fried dough covered with drops of cardamom and saffron sugar syrup. They might be small in size but they are dangerously delicious!<\/p>\n

Try it at: Global Village<\/p>\n

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Bouza Bakdash<\/h3>\n

If you’re into ice cream with thick and elastic texture then Bouza Bakdash is what you’re after. The recipe for this famous Damascene bouza contains milk, rose water and mastic. The mix is then covered with pistachios.<\/p>\n

Try it at: Arabesque, Dubai Mall<\/p>\n

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Kunafeh<\/h3>\n

Probably the most famous Arabic dessert. This highly addictive Palestinian\/Lebanese\/Syrian dessert is a mix of melted Nabulsi cheese covered with a layer of thick caramelised noodles or fine semolina dough. The final touch is a spoon (or ten) of sugar syrup. Don\u2019t try to strategise your way through eating Kunafeh while counting calories\u2026 just close your eyes and enjoy the heavenly taste.<\/p>\n

Try it at: Feras Sweets, various locations<\/p>\n

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Tamreya<\/h3>\n

Desserts made from dates are an obvious fixture on the Khaleeji menu. The name comes from Tamr (dates). In addition to dates, the blend contains other delicious components such as cardamom, cinnamon, butter and tahini. Modern versions of this traditional Gulf dessert include Oreo, chocolate, peanut butter and mocha.<\/p>\n

Try it at: Tmreya, Jumeirah Beach Road<\/p>\n

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