Meat is widely eaten in the United Arab Emirates, but it is usually served
halal, so travelers should expect beef, chicken, and lamb prepared according to Islamic dietary rules and avoid assuming pork will be available. In Emirati homes and restaurants, meat often appears in rice dishes, grills, and festive meals such as
machboos or
mandi, and during Ramadan or family gatherings it may be shared in generous platters rather than as individual portions.