Though the years, I have noticed how International food chains quickly multiply in Dubai. Anyone can clearly see that International dine-out spots have out numbered the local restaurants. In a shopping mall, I can easily find specialty restaurants and variety of cuisines; anything except authentic Emirati food! It is my fifth year in Dubai and my knowledge about traditional dishes is pretty shameful. It's not because I don't want to try them, I just don't know where to have them!
Then, I came across Al Fanar Restaurant at Dubai Festival City. It is said to be the "first and only Local Emirati restaurant in Dubai". I'm not really sure if that's the truth, but I have been living in Dubai for half a decade and it's the only Emirati restaurant that I have ever seen in a shopping mall so far.
