Visit Dubai & 5 min Hummus

Last week a friend of mine who moved out to Dubai came back home to visit. She has of course come back full of how wonderful it is and how gorgeous the weather. I think the shops sound amazing! It sounds a dream destination. She did happily inform me to book up now for October as its misses the insane heat and quite frankly who wouldn’t love a last splash of hot sun before winter really kicks in here?

From a simple fishing village it sure has built an amazing city around its tourist industry. Underwater hotels, manmade islands and I’m sure recently I saw a post about a spinning buildings! Obviously we’ve touched on the shopping malls (apparently a couple of lines isn’t enough and they need a post on their own, stayed tuned!) It is well known for being the worlds tallest building and is of course the one thing which sums up Dubai, it is Burj Al Arabs the amazing 7 star hotel. Gold leaf was applied as an undercoat to the building! If you’re desperate to visit and the thought of staying sends you into a cold sweat then the way to get inside is to book up at one of its restaurant’s! Costly but apparently worth it for seeing the inside of the building!

Aside from the buildings, the shops, the gold souk and of course the beach you can spend your time with a desert safari, head off in a 4x4, sand board down the dunes and of course ride a camel, visit the snow park or more relaxing have a balloon flight! However of course the one thing you  must do? Try out the food! My friend manage to whisk up rather quick for lunch.

A twist on Hummus.

Ours went to quickly to photograph but it taste
gorgeous with a touch of paprika on top too!

Small tin of cooked chickpeas or 25g soaked overnight,

Juice of 2 lemons.

3Tbs Tahina (Sesame Seeds)

2 Garlic cloves crushed.

Salt

Topped with 1 tbs Olive oil.

Either use the precooked chickpeas or cook in water until tender (keep the cooking water) Blend the chickpeas in a food processor with the lemon juice, tahini, garlic cloves and either the water from the can or a enough of the cooking water to make a paste.

Serve with a dribble of olive oil over the top and warm, toasted or grilled pitta bread.

AMAZING!

Dubai has so much to offer and is the perfect destination to visit for a short break or long vacation. Head over to Travelbag.co.uk and book up for a visit as an escape from our damp and dismal winter!