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Grouped by emirate. Showing up to top 50 per emirate. Last database update: 2026-06-16T15:52:47+02:00

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Abu Dhabi

1/50 listed

Food #21

Mina Zayed Fish Market

Mina Zayed, Abu Dhabi

Local food stop in Mina Zayed, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: Evening or weekend
Duration: 45-90 minutes
Budget: Spend as you choose

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Ajman

2/50 listed

Food #12

Ajman Fish Market

Ajman City, Ajman

Local food stop in Ajman City, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: Evening or weekend
Duration: 45-90 minutes
Budget: Spend as you choose

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Food #50

Ajman Waterfront Cafes

Ajman Corniche, Ajman

Local food stop in Ajman Corniche, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: Evening or weekend
Duration: 45-90 minutes
Budget: Spend as you choose

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Fujairah

2/50 listed

Food #23

Fujairah Fish Market

Fujairah City, Fujairah

Local food stop in Fujairah City, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: Evening or weekend
Duration: 45-90 minutes
Budget: Spend as you choose

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Food #48

Fujairah Date Farms

Fujairah Foothills, Fujairah

Local food stop in Fujairah Foothills, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: Evening or weekend
Duration: 45-90 minutes
Budget: Spend as you choose

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Ras Al Khaimah

2/50 listed

Food #33

RAK Fish Market

Old RAK, Ras Al Khaimah

Local food stop in Old RAK, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: Evening or weekend
Duration: 45-90 minutes
Budget: Spend as you choose

ras al khaimah food old rak market

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Food #49

Digdaga Farms

Digdaga, Ras Al Khaimah

Local food stop in Digdaga, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: Evening or weekend
Duration: 45-90 minutes
Budget: Spend as you choose

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Umm Al Quwain

4/50 listed

Food #16

UAQ Fish Market

UAQ City, Umm Al Quwain

Local food stop in UAQ City, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: Evening or weekend
Duration: 45-90 minutes
Budget: Spend as you choose

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Food #42

UAQ Date Farms

Falaj Al Mualla, Umm Al Quwain

Local food stop in Falaj Al Mualla, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: Evening or weekend
Duration: 45-90 minutes
Budget: Spend as you choose

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Food #44

UAQ Waterfront Cafes

UAQ Corniche, Umm Al Quwain

Local food stop in UAQ Corniche, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: Evening or weekend
Duration: 45-90 minutes
Budget: Spend as you choose

umm al quwain food uaq corniche waterfront cafes

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Food #46

UAQ Fishing Harbour

Old Harbour, Umm Al Quwain

Local food stop in Old Harbour, useful for visitors comparing current UAE places by emirate, mood, budget, and source trail.

Best time: Evening or weekend
Duration: 45-90 minutes
Budget: Spend as you choose

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