Established by the North American Vegetarian Society in 1977, World Vegetarian Day feels more relevant than ever this year as we are confronted by reports of animal cruelty, meat stuffed full of chemicals and corresponding environmental damage, as well as being given the option of plenty of healthy and tasty vegetarian and vegan dishes on the UAE's menus and in supermarkets.
Check out our gallery for 10 dishes to try in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, which their chefs say will appease even bona fide carnivores.
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Read more:
[ The Whole Movement campaign showing the benefits of a vegan lifestyle ]
[ Why eating meat makes me feel like a hypocrite ]
[ You don't have to give up baked goods when becoming a vegan ]
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