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Emirati food

Balaleet

Balaleet is a sweet vermicelli topped with a plain omelette, a breakfast that brings salty and sweet together. It is one of the Emirati dishes that suits vegetarians.

Updated October 2026 · Facts checked 22 October 2026

Balaleet

At a glance

At a glance
Item Detail
Name in Arabic البلاليط
Type Breakfast
Main ingredients Vermicelli, sugar, eggs
When it is eaten Breakfast

Source: Dubai Culture: Balaleet1

For vegetarians

The traditional Emirati menu is heavy on meat and fish, so balaleet and vegetable sides are the usual vegetarian choices, alongside mezze from neighbouring cuisines.2

Sources

  1. Dubai Culture: Balaleet
  2. Visit Abu Dhabi: Emirati dishes and where to try them

Facts checked 22 October 2026. Prepared by Invest-Emirates.ae for general information.

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