ABOUT DUBAL

認識杜拜

Dubai’s dietary habits blend Arab traditions, Islamic culture, and international city influences, creating a diverse and vibrant culinary scene. Below are the main dietary habits and features of Dubai:

  1. Cultural Background of Food
    • Influence of Islam:
      • Pork is prohibited and can only be sold in designated supermarkets or restaurants with clear labeling.
      • Alcohol consumption is forbidden, except in hotels, bars, and licensed restaurants where it is legally permitted.
      • Halal food is the standard in Dubai, meaning all meat and ingredients comply with Islamic dietary laws.
      • During Ramadan, eating and drinking are prohibited from sunrise to sunset. Restaurants typically operate only in the evenings or offer delivery.
  2. Traditional Arabic Cuisine
    • Staple Foods:
      • Rice: Commonly featured in Middle Eastern dishes such as Mandi, Kabsa, and Machboos.
      • Flatbread (Khobz, Pita): Often paired with hummus or stewed meats.
    • Meats: Primarily beef, lamb, and chicken, commonly prepared as:
      • Shawarma: Grilled meat wraps. / Kebab: Grilled skewers of beef, lamb, or chicken.
      • Grilled Lamb
    • Desserts:
      • Baklava: Layered pastry with honey and nuts. / Luqaimat: Sweet fried dough balls. / Kunafa: A dessert made with shredded pastry and cheese.
  3. Beverage Habits
    • Arabic Coffee (Gahwa): Lightly brewed coffee infused with cardamom, traditionally served with dates as a welcoming gesture.
    • Karak Tea: A sweet, spiced Indian-style milk tea popular among locals and expatriates.
    • Juices and Smoothies: Extremely popular as refreshing drinks to cope with the hot climate.

杜拜的飲食習慣融合了 阿拉伯傳統、伊斯蘭文化與國際化城市特色，呈現出多元又豐富的飲食風貌。以下是杜拜主要飲食習慣與特色：

  1. 飲食文化背景
    • 伊斯蘭教影響：
      • 禁食豬肉，豬肉只能在特定超市或餐廳販售，且有明確標示。
      • 禁止飲酒，唯有在酒店、酒吧、特許餐廳內才可合法飲用。
      • 清真（Halal）食品 是杜拜飲食的基本標準，無論是肉品或調味料皆符合清真規範。
      • 齋戒月（Ramadan）期間，日出至日落不可飲食，餐廳僅於晚上營業或供應外送。
  2. 傳統阿拉伯料理
    • 主食類：
      • 米飯： 常見於 Mandi、Kabsa、Machboos 等中東風味飯料理。
      • 麵餅（Khobz、Pita）： 搭配鷹嘴豆泥（Hummus）或燉肉。
    • 肉類： 以牛、羊、雞為主，常見料理如：
      • Shawarma（沙威瑪）： 烤肉捲餅。/ Kebab（烤肉串）： 烤牛、羊、雞肉。
      • Grilled Lamb（烤羊肉）
    • 甜點：
      • Baklava（千層蜜糖酥）/ Luqaimat（甜炸球）/ Kunafa（起司絲蜜糕）
  3. 飲品習慣
    • 阿拉伯咖啡（Gahwa）： 以淡味咖啡與小豆蔻沖泡，配椰棗（Dates）食用，為接待客人常備飲品。
    • 濃茶（Karak Tea）： 帶甜味的印度式奶茶，廣受當地及外籍人士喜愛。
    • 果汁、冰沙： 為因應炎熱氣候，非常盛行。