Luqaimat
Crispy dumplings drizzled with date syrup
Think of it as: Like doughnut holes dunked in molasses-y date syrup
Bite-sized. Dangerously poppable.
What does it taste like?
Crisp, airy dough with deep, caramel-like date sweetness.
SweetSpicySourSaltyFunkSmellTextureCrunchy outside, fluffy inside
What is it?
Little dough balls fried until crisp outside and fluffy inside, then drizzled with date syrup. A favorite after sunset during Ramadan in the UAE.
How locals eat it
Served at iftar or to guests, alongside cardamom-scented Arabic coffee.
Watch it
More videos on YouTubeWhere is it from?
🇦🇪United Arab Emirates
CapitalAbu Dhabi
Populationabout 11.5 millionestimate (unverified)
IndustriesOil, Tourism, Logistics and finance
HelloMarhaba (Arabic)
CurrencyDirham
And JapanIt's one of Japan's biggest suppliers of crude oil.
Fun factDubai's Burj Khalifa, at 828 m, is the tallest building in the world.
The flag🇦🇪 Red, green, white and black are the pan-Arab colors.
From Tokyoabout 8,050 kmstraight line, Tokyo to Abu Dhabi
Getting thereabout 11 hours (direct)rough guide
✈ Check cheap flights Best timeThe cooler months, November to March. Also tryMachboos🥣 HareesBalaleet (sweet vermicelli)
✈ Check cheap flights Best timeThe cooler months, November to March. Also tryMachboos🥣 HareesBalaleet (sweet vermicelli)
🇦🇪 Sounds & life in United Arab Emirates
مرحباHello（Marhaba (Arabic)）
Arabic script
Arabic script
Right now…
AnthemIshy Bilady (Long Live My Nation)
MusicKhaliji Arabic music with a Gulf groove
Listen on YouTube SportFootball (soccer) World HeritageCultural Sites of Al Ain and more National animalArabian oryx FestivalNational Day (December 2)
MusicKhaliji Arabic music with a Gulf groove
Listen on YouTube SportFootball (soccer) World HeritageCultural Sites of Al Ain and more National animalArabian oryx FestivalNational Day (December 2)
Ingredients
- 250 g flour
- 1 tsp dried yeast
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp cardamom
- Pinch of saffron
- 250 ml warm water
- Oil for frying
- 4 tbsp date syrup
Can't find it? Honey works in place of date syrup.
How to make it (one way)
- Mix flour, yeast, sugar and cardamom.
- Add warm saffron water and stir into a loose batter.
- Let it rise for about an hour.
- Drop small balls into hot oil and fry until golden.
- Drizzle with date syrup and sprinkle with sesame.
Get the ingredients (ad)
date syrupAmazon