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An Al Baik nugget meal at Expo 2020. Janice Rodrigues / The National
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Saudi Arabian fast food brand Al Baik opened its second UAE branch at Expo 2020 Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
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People line up outside Saudi Arabian fast food chain Al Baik which shares a building with the Afghanistan country pavilion. Reuters
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Al Baik at Expo 2020 serves its signature fried chicken nuggets as well as shrimp, jumbo shrimp and falafel. Pawan Singh / The National
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There are separate queues to place orders and pick up meals at Al Baik's Expo 2020 branch. Pawan Singh / The National
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The outdoor seating area on the first floor of Al Baik Expo 2020. Janice Rodrigues / The National
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An Al Baik nugget meal at Expo 2020. Janice Rodrigues / The National
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Saudi Arabian fast food brand Al Baik opened its second UAE branch at Expo 2020 Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
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People line up outside Saudi Arabian fast food chain Al Baik which shares a building with the Afghanistan country pavilion. Reuters
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Al Baik at Expo 2020 serves its signature fried chicken nuggets as well as shrimp, jumbo shrimp and falafel. Pawan Singh / The National
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There are separate queues to place orders and pick up meals at Al Baik's Expo 2020 branch. Pawan Singh / The National
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The outdoor seating area on the first floor of Al Baik Expo 2020. Janice Rodrigues / The National
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An Al Baik nugget meal at Expo 2020. Janice Rodrigues / The National
Why Expo 2020 Dubai visitors can't get enough of Saudi Arabia's Al Baik chicken
Some of the longest lines at the global fair are for the famous Saudi fried chicken brand
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Janice Rodrigues
05 October, 2021
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