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Zaroob

What you’re ordering: koshari Price: Dhs26

Zaroob remains reasonably priced despite its popularity and location. Middle Eastern specialties abound, and don’t sleep on the surprisingly cheap koshari, an Egyptian dish of rice and lentils with pasta, garlic and tomato sauce with chickpeas and crispy fried onions.

Jumeirah Tower Building, Sheikh Zayed Road, Financial District, daily 24 hours. Tel: (800) zaroob, (04) 3276262, Metro: Financial Centre. zaroob.com

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