Healthy, satiating and flavoursome, we all have dipped our veggies and pita bread into the wholesome goodness of hummus. If you are one of the lucky few who reside in Dubai you can avail of the best versions of hummus any place you go. The classic Middle Eastern and humble hummus is a great way to kick-start your day. Here is our breakdown of some of the best places for hummus in Dubai.
Masgouf London is famous for its classic Mediterranean cuisine. The ambience is chic and casual and it is situated right next to the Mercato mall. The hummus here is delicious and served either plain or with chunky and succulent pieces of meat and buttery pita bread. All of this is priced just at AED 24.
Here is hummus with a twist, a chocolaty facelift to excite your palate. Also called as the Hum Dip, this one is a seriously limited edition. Kcal offers it in three divine flavours namely chocolate peanut butter, chocolate hazelnut and the delicious mocha for coffee lovers. You can enhance your dip by adding sliced fruits, nuts, cranberries and crackling caramel.
Azkadenya just gave their hummus a delicious makeover. This one is tailor-made for all health aficionados. Loaded with fruity pomegranate the vibrant pink hue of this hummus will send your instagram feed into an overdrive. Azkadenya is a Jordanian restaurant in Dubai with branches all over. Their love for pop art truly reflects on their art walls as well as their hummus.
With a smattering of edimame, tahini and spinach this one is definitely for the calorie conscious weight watchers. Despite its simple and clean ingredients it is still continues to be a favourite hot spot for hummus amongst the locals of Dubai.
A rustic and quaint Arabic restaurant, the falafels here are out of the world. But it’s the hummus which is a definite showstopper. It comes in several varieties like beetroot, pumpkin, nutty, meaty and several more. There is something here for everyone’s palate.
What thrills you most about this place is its warm and textural hummus. The hummus here is full of nutty flavour and you can literally taste the chunky chickpeas in your mouth. The chickpeas are either crushed or whole, doused in olive oil, lemon and what maybe a huge bulb of garlicky to send those senses soaring. Pair it with their pillow pita bread and it will indeed be a breakfast befitting a king.
Along with your meaty mains, don’t forget to try the delicious carrot and coriander hummus at the hummus house. A delicious blend of warm carrot and the minty effervescence of coriander, this hummus offers a refreshing taste and works brilliantly as a palate cleanser. Get comfy, lay back and enjoy this minty concoction with your breads and veggies.
Salata means salad in Arabic so it is no surprise that BarSalata offers a surprising and decadent mix of make your own salads, healthy breakfast bowls and hummus dips that have a serious twist of taste. Don’t forget to try their red pepper hummus which has a sharp taste of Arabic pepper and also gives out just the right tones of spiciness.
Meat and pine nut hummus with a generous dousing of olive oil is what the hummus here is all about. Rich and refreshing, you can’t go wrong with Al hamedieh. It is the perfect spot for your hummus and pita brekkie while you are idling the weekend away or engaged in a tete a tete with your friends.
A popular hangout at JBR, it’s not an uncommon sight to see youngsters trying their hand at getting the last bit off the hummus bowl. Creamy and deliciously smooth hummus is the trademark of Simsim. The all important beach view and piping hot fluffy bread may just make you one of Simsim’s diehard fans. The hummus too won’t break your bank and varies anywhere between a cool AED 22 to AED28.
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