Ramadan in the UAE: Dubai festive street food starts from Dh1 – News

Colorful lights are used throughout the area, from buildings and streets to cafes and restaurants – everything is illuminated

Looking to indulge in some delicious street food? From delicious kebabs to desserts, discover Dubai’s best kept secrets.

This new food festival is an open invitation for foodies to try some new flavors that celebrate Dubai’s rich culture and heritage.

Until April 9, these 55 restaurants in Sheikh Hamdan Colony, Karama are offering set menus and deals on Iftar and Suhoor meals.

The entire area is enveloped in colorful Ramadan lights, from buildings and streets to cafes and restaurants – everything is illuminated.

Thousands of residents flock here to indulge in authentic Dubai street food. Families and hordes of bachelors from different countries are eating authentic Indian street food. For those who want to eat this during Led – the restaurant is open till 4am.

Swedish nationals Hugo and Alice are among the many residents who have visited over the past three days. “We were in India for about six months. The place has a full street theme, with vendors lining the street and businesses calling out product names to attract customers,” says Alice.

“I am a huge fan of Indian Ice Gola (candy made with crushed ice, dipped in flavored syrup). I must have had close to 200+ Gola in India and I really miss it when I was in Dubai. The moment I saw the video on the social media platform, I dragged Hugo to the place along with other friends,” Alice said

However, residents have complained that it is difficult to find parking spaces. “I spent the last 30 minutes trying to find a parking space. My kids forced me to experience the food festival, and what I saw was that it was totally worth the trip all the way from Ajman,” says Ajman Ahmed Mazen, a working expatriate, said.

“This place has changed, like chowpatty in Mumbai. I saw chat items, local Indian drinks like falooda and malai drinks, Kulfi, etc. at reasonable prices. Now my wife Sameena urges me to visit again,” Mazen explain.

The street food festival is not only about food, there is much more for kids and families.

Street dancers and performers captivate and entertain audiences with their movements under the lights.

“The place has turned into a vibrant and high-octane crowd. The audience loves our shows and gives us more energy,” said a busker who performs three shows a day at the festival.

Many vendors prayed that the authorities would extend it until the end of Ramadan, as their business and atmosphere increased significantly. “We heard that the authorities are going to extend the dates of the food festival and we hope they do. We are excited to offer food from our hometown”, says Faheem Rahiman, owner of Kahaani Café in Karama.

Specialties of the place are Uppulitta Amla (amla gooseberries in brine and chilli), Uppulitta mango (raw mango in brine and chilli), Pulikki sarvat (drink from Kerala with a hint of spice )etc. “We are preparing Luqaimat and Rigag for the food festival,” added Rahiman, whose cafe is selling more than double the usual shawarma.

Another cafe that specializes in chat items gets busy after 9pm and takes about half an hour to deliver orders to customers. “Praise be to God, business has grown significantly in the past 7 days. We really appreciate the authorities. Such activities will help boost the economy to a great extent,” said the counter salesman.

“We activated a token system for guests so they know what they ordered will arrive within a specified time,” the salesperson said.

For those who feel homesick, you’ll also find an incredible selection of dishes and desserts from a variety of international cuisines, including Asian favorites, which will bring back memories of home for many.

Gather your friends and family and don’t miss this one-of-a-kind experience!