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Emirati food

Luqaimat

Luqaimat are small fried dumplings, crisp on the outside and soft inside, topped with date syrup and sesame. They are best warm, and in Ramadan they are fried fresh as iftar approaches.

Updated October 2026 · Facts checked 22 October 2026

Luqaimat

At a glance

At a glance
Item Detail
Name in Arabic اللقيمات
Type Sweet
Main ingredients Dough, date syrup, sesame
When it is eaten Served warm, especially in Ramadan

Source: Dubai Culture: Luqaimat; Visit Abu Dhabi: Emirati dishes and where to try them1,2

Where to find them

Luqaimat are on almost every Emirati menu, and stalls fry them fresh in the evening. Modern versions swap the date syrup for chocolate spread or honey.2,3

Sources

  1. Dubai Culture: Luqaimat
  2. Visit Abu Dhabi: Emirati dishes and where to try them
  3. Visit Dubai: Mini guide, Hungry foodie (PDF)

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

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