Around 78 per cent of UAE residents eat out up to twice a week, a survey conducted by Table Talk, a bi-weekly newsletter of A La carte, indicates. According to the survey, of 592 respondents based in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, nearly 75 per cent said they usually eat out up to twice a week for social and family gatherings and 3 per cent said they eat out daily. The population in UAE enjoys wining and dining, and how! Life is all about good food, and soaking in the ambience of restaurants which offer a precious combination of yummy food and cool interiors.
In the UAE, dining culture is more focused on lifestyle than food, and more on eating and drinking as a social lubricant than as a social adhesive. People love to eat out, be at a fancy hotel or an upmarket restaurant or a mid-budget cafe, and the entire reason revolves around the love of going out and experiencing life from centre-stage of foodie paradise. Life is a show, and food is the props!
In a fast-paced, growing society such as Dubai, coffee is becoming an essential social and everyday routine. Look at the many cafes dotting the cityscape. From unique homegrown brands to ubiquitous, international offerings, it's no secret that many of Dubai's residents are gung-ho about coffee, in a way that is both touching and exciting.
UAE takes it's food very seriously! All restaurants are designed, keeping in mind that people here love to eat different kinds of food and experiment with cuisines in an exquisite manner. For example - In Dubai, Coya kicked off the current Peruvian food trend in the city. Apart from that, Chinese, Continental and Indian cuisines are also very popular and manifested in the variety of restaurants which the UAE boasts of.
The restaurant scene is the ultimate luxury experience. It boasts of the coolest architectural trends, which make it a most delightful way to spend an evening with loved ones. From desert venues serving traditional food to award-winning restaurants specializing in Chinese, French, Lebanese or Moroccan dishes, UAE's restaurants transform the city into a top culinary destination for locals and tourists alike.
Eating out culture in the UAE is synonymous with delicious works of art. Recognized by numerous and prestigious awards, the heart of thriving Emirates is defined by the culture of going out with family and friends for a shared meal. The frenzy associated with food and drinks is part of a larger picture - the population is mesmerized by the entire package deal of cusine, restaurant setting, socializing, and having a gala time. The whole experience is situated within the tenor of high living standards, and the desire to become aligned with the embedded luxury of fine dining and rare selection of wines etc. Eating out is not just about the edibles, but the bigger pursuit of reaching out for the pleasures which this transitory life has to offer, and making the most of the given day.
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