Feasts with a local twist

Take quality ingredients; add a dash of style and a sprinkling of atmosphere … et voila! You have Khaleeji treats from Logma. The food is as attractive as the venue at the Dubai Mall, and when the weather is nice you can get a terrace table with spectacular views. Start the day off with a ‘Traditional Breakfast Platter’ packed with balaleet, khameer and regag, with a side of date syrup, and cream cheese. Tickle your tastebuds with luqaimat in the afternoon, and, if you have enough space, welcome the evening with chebab katayef – a crisp pancake with dates, mascarpone, saffron and cardamom syrup, finished with a dollop of vanilla ice cream.

An afternoon craving could see you mingling with the business crowd at Lebanese hotspot, Zaroob. Specialising in manakish (the collective term for flatbread bakes and wraps) and open 24 hours, the eatery has a huge menu of fresh mezze and grills. Inside you can enjoy the street-inspired artwork, while the outdoor terrace is popular with locals looking to catch some sunlight. Be warned – servings are super-sized, although it's a welcome common practice for leftovers to be automatically wrapped up to take away.