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Khameer

Khameer literally means "yeast", which is what makes this Emirati bread soft and fluffy. It is eaten plain, with dips, topped with za'atar or stuffed with cheese.

Updated October 2026 · Facts checked 22 October 2026

Khameer

At a glance

At a glance
Item Detail
Name in Arabic خبز الخمير
Type Bread
Main ingredients Flour, yeast
When it is eaten Breakfast, or with other dishes

Source: Dubai Culture: Khameer1

Breads on the Emirati table

Dubai Culture lists three traditional breads: soft khameer, thin and crunchy regag, and mohalla, a saffron and cardamom bread cooked like a pancake.2

Sources

  1. Dubai Culture: Khameer
  2. Dubai Culture: Discover our heritage, traditional food

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

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