Inside Big T BBQ Kitchen smokehouse in Al Quoz, Dubai - in pictures

Palestinian chef and owner of Big T BBQ Kitchen, Fadel Faour shows the custom-made smoker imported from Texas. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National
Palestinian chef and owner of Big T BBQ Kitchen, Fadel Faour shows the custom-made smoker imported from Texas. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National
Faour imports his oak wood from Texas
Faour imports his oak wood from Texas
The meat is cooked for between nine and 16 hours
The meat is cooked for between nine and 16 hours
The wood fire lends the tender and juicy meat a smoky flavour
The wood fire lends the tender and juicy meat a smoky flavour
All dishes are made in-house from scratch, including the hand-made sausages and coleslaw
All dishes are made in-house from scratch, including the hand-made sausages and coleslaw
The restaurant is best known for its Texas-style brisket
The restaurant is best known for its Texas-style brisket
Other must-try items include the ribs and mac and cheese
Other must-try items include the ribs and mac and cheese
Prepare to wait for a minimum of 30 minutes at Big T, which is only open on Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Prepare to wait for a minimum of 30 minutes at Big T, which is only open on Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Chef Faour says the relaxed, home-grown and no-frills dining experience is a deliberate decision
Chef Faour says the relaxed, home-grown and no-frills dining experience is a deliberate decision