Dynamite chicken tacos at Shobak. This Saudi dish is making a splash at Global Village as it enters the UAE market. The familiar taste of chicken in dynamite sauce is wrapped in a soft taco shell in this appetising dish.
Emirati dish gabgoob at Crab Kiosk. This creamy dish is an easy favorite, with the perfect mix of cheese with a seafood punch. As a bonus, it is served in a crab shell. All photos: Ruel Pableo for The National
Chicken barbecue skewers at the Floating Market. If you are looking for a cheap but hearty meal, this barbecue is just the thing. Oozing with sweet marinade, the skewers are served with a cup of jasmine rice.
Jollof rice at Jollof Hut. This West African classic comprises long-grain rice, flavoured with a savoury tomato and meat stew, and packed with just the right amount of spice.
Pistachio latte from Coterra Coffee Roasters. The lavish cafe is located at the Cultural Gate entrance, so you can get an iced cold latte before you hit the park. This particular drink offers an alluring mix of nuttiness and creaminess.
Indian dish aloo tikki chaat at Khaojee. This spicy potato dish with chutney packs a flavourful punch - this specific recipe is made by Michelin-lauded chef Rohit Ghai.
Puffy roll at Lets Puff. This street food-style puff dish gives a French twist to that Americanised alfredo goodness with its saucy and creamy profile. One puff will likely fill you up, though.
Seafood paella by Paella Kiosk. Best eaten when it's hot and fresh, this paella packs a tangy kick, which bodes well with its seafood flavour.
Crepe brulee cornet at Little Sugar. A moreish dessert, this is a crepe rolled into a cone with creamy custard on top. It is quite filling, but will leave you wishing you could have more.
Kaiserschmarrn cake at Mozart Cafe. Imagine a giant, fluffy pancake torn into bite-sized pieces, and you get this Austrian classic. Also called the emperor's mess because of its scrambled presentation, it is served with sweet plum jam.
Dynamite chicken tacos at Shobak. This Saudi dish is making a splash at Global Village as it enters the UAE market. The familiar taste of chicken in dynamite sauce is wrapped in a soft taco shell in this appetising dish.
Emirati dish gabgoob at Crab Kiosk. This creamy dish is an easy favorite, with the perfect mix of cheese with a seafood punch. As a bonus, it is served in a crab shell. All photos: Ruel Pableo for The National
Chicken barbecue skewers at the Floating Market. If you are looking for a cheap but hearty meal, this barbecue is just the thing. Oozing with sweet marinade, the skewers are served with a cup of jasmine rice.
Jollof rice at Jollof Hut. This West African classic comprises long-grain rice, flavoured with a savoury tomato and meat stew, and packed with just the right amount of spice.
Pistachio latte from Coterra Coffee Roasters. The lavish cafe is located at the Cultural Gate entrance, so you can get an iced cold latte before you hit the park. This particular drink offers an alluring mix of nuttiness and creaminess.
Indian dish aloo tikki chaat at Khaojee. This spicy potato dish with chutney packs a flavourful punch - this specific recipe is made by Michelin-lauded chef Rohit Ghai.
Puffy roll at Lets Puff. This street food-style puff dish gives a French twist to that Americanised alfredo goodness with its saucy and creamy profile. One puff will likely fill you up, though.
Seafood paella by Paella Kiosk. Best eaten when it's hot and fresh, this paella packs a tangy kick, which bodes well with its seafood flavour.
Crepe brulee cornet at Little Sugar. A moreish dessert, this is a crepe rolled into a cone with creamy custard on top. It is quite filling, but will leave you wishing you could have more.
Kaiserschmarrn cake at Mozart Cafe. Imagine a giant, fluffy pancake torn into bite-sized pieces, and you get this Austrian classic. Also called the emperor's mess because of its scrambled presentation, it is served with sweet plum jam.
Dynamite chicken tacos at Shobak. This Saudi dish is making a splash at Global Village as it enters the UAE market. The familiar taste of chicken in dynamite sauce is wrapped in a soft taco shell in this appetising dish.
A guide to the best dishes at Global Village 2022: from dynamite tacos to Emirati gabgoob
Check out a few of the must-try dishes at the open-air theme park this season
One Carlo Diaz
09 November, 2022
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