The Emirati Cuisine Programme has expanded, with 20 more hotels and some cool new dishes added to the culinary initiative.
If you’re craving a taste of unique Emirati food, there’s never been a better time to be in Abu Dhabi. The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi has announced the second phase of its Emirati Cuisine Programme, and it’s all about making the country’s dishes more accessible.
The first phase of the initiative, which launched in 2020, enlisted 30 hotels in the capital to offer authentic Emirati dishes on their menus, giving them certification for serving local cuisine in the process. A further 20 hotels will be added to the programme in its second phase, with restaurant staff trained virtually by Emirati chef Khulood Atiq.
Filming for the classes will be held at Saadiyat Rotana Resort and Villas, with Atiq set to teach participating chefs classic recipes such as luqaimat and machboos. The full list of the hotels joining the second phase of the programme is yet to be revealed.
The second phase will also introduce fusion recipes inspired by the UAE’s diverse population across the programme’s hotels, blending Emirati cuisine with other cultures.
