Best rigag in Dubai
Dubai’s reputation as a popular tourist destination is most evident in its dining culture. The emirate is home to eateries serving cuisines from around the world, but local fast-food and ethnic joints are becoming increasingly popular among residents and visitors. In fact, it is now common to see the traditional rigag (the ‘Emirati crepe’) being served in cafes and restaurants across the city.
Looking for a great rigag place in Dubai? You’d surely love the list we have put together.
Rigag in Dubai
Before we list the specific restaurants, let’s answer questions like ‘what is rigag?’ or ‘why rigag is so good?’
Well, rigag is a regional delicacy featuring a wafer-thin bread (similar to a crepe). The savoury treat has its origins in the desert. Bedouin women prepared the rigag on large circular pans with common ingredients such as eggs, cheese and honey. Some recipes would also include the mhywaya fish paste which lends the rigag a unique flavour. This traditional crepe is typically enjoyed with black tea or ‘Karak’ milk tea.
Does all this rigag talk make you hungry? Let’s now discover the best rigag places in Dubai.
Karak and Rigag
Starting off this delicious list is the quaint cafe called Karak and Rigag in Al Mamzar. Previously known as ‘The Tea Cup,’ it is one of the best places to enjoy tea in Dubai. The cafe, which is named after the popular combination of karak tea and rigag, also offers an assortment of the traditional crepe. You can also sample eclectic fusion versions like the vegetable rigag, hot dog rigag, Oman chips rigag and meshawi.
- Location: Al Khaleej Road
- Price: AED 7 to AED 15
- Timings: 07:00 am to 03:30 pm
- Contact: +971-4-328-8067
Logma
The popular Logma restaurant in Dubai is known for serving authentic Emirati cuisine with a contemporary twist. Named after another local delicacy (the sweet brown dumpling called ‘Lugaimat’), the restaurant also serves rigag along with an assortment of traditional dishes like Chebab pancakes and Khameer bread.
- Location: Box Park
- Price: AED 22
- Timings: 08:00 am to 01:00 pm
- Contact: 800-56462
Kabab & Rigag
Next up on our list of the restaurants with the best rigag in Dubai is Kabab & Rigag. It is one of the most Instagrammable restaurants in Dubai, serving equally Instagrammable rigags! In fact, the picturesque location in the Last Exit also makes Kabab & Rigag an exciting dining spot. You can choose from a range of rigag flavours, like Nutella, lotus, honey and barbecue.
As the name suggests, you can also try different kebabs and other dishes like pasta and steak cut fries along with Karak tea at Kabab & Rigag.
- Location: Al Khawaneej
- Price: AED 8 to AED 17
- Timings: 11:00 am to 12:30 am
- Contact: +971-50-200-3003
Al Fanar
Our discussion on the best eateries with rigag in Dubai cannot be complete without Al Fanar. This is another restaurant in the emirate that specialises in local cuisine. So, it is frequented by those who want to enjoy authentic Emirati food.
- Location: Multiple locations including Al Seef, Dubai Festival City and more
- Price: AED 20 to AED 27
- Timings: 08:30 am to 11:30 pm
- Contact: +971-4-232-9966
Sikka Cafe
Another Instagrammable eatery on our list, Sikka Cafe invites you to enjoy traditional cuisine with a Bedouin inspired ambience. Featuring beautiful wooden interiors, the cafe serves rigag and a variety of Emirati foods, desserts and beverages in a simple atmosphere.
- Location: City Walk
- Price: AED 20 to AED 24
- Timings: 08:00 am to 01:00 am
- Contact: +971-4-284-9521
Al Jaboot
Another worthy contender in the list of restaurants with the best rigag in Dubai is Al Jaboot. This is a beachside breakfast place, making it an ideal spot to enjoy your morning cup of tea, with a piping hot rigag. And once you are satiated with the rigag and tea combo, you can top it off with a delicious Emirati dessert.
- Location: Jumeirah Beach Road, Umm Suqeim
- Price: AED 20 to AED 30
- Timings: Opens 11:30 am Sunday to Thursday and 09:30 am on Friday and Saturday
- Contact: +971-4-321-5177
HumYum
HumYum also offers a unique selection of rigags in Dubai. Popular items on the menu include Dynamite Rigag, Shakshouka Rigag and Turkey Rigag. You can also select your favourites from a wide menu that includes meat items, Arabic salads and desserts.
- Location: Umm Suqeim
- Price: Starting from AED 2
- Timings: 06:30 am to 03:00 am
- Contact: +971-4-388-3332
Tent Jumeirah
Finally, if you want to enjoy your rigag in an upscale restaurant, Tent Jumeirah is the place to be. Located on Jumeirah Beach, the restaurant is shaped like a boat, complete with a wheel, anchor and fishnets! The beachside atmosphere is perfect for a nice lunch and the restaurant serves a variety of items along with rigag and tea. Don’t forget to check out their tasty meat platter.
- Location: Jumeirah Beach
- Price AED 8
- Timings: open 24 hours
- Contact: +971-55-275-6091
This wraps our guide to the best rigag in Dubai. If you are interested in trying out other local delicacies, check out our list of the best restaurants serving Emirati dishes.
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