Dubai is a melting pot of cultures, and its Indian food scene is second to none. But beyond the glitzy fine-dining restaurants, there is a thriving underground world of Mumbai-style street food.
If you find yourself wandering through Karama or Bur Dubai, the aroma of toasted pav, spicy garlic chutney, and frying samosas is inescapable. This guide is for the chaat lovers.
The Magic of Chaat
Chaat is a delicate balance of textures and temperatures. The crunch of the puri, the cold burst of spiced mint water, the sweet tamarind chutney, and the soft potatoes. We have mapped out the exact stalls in Dubai where the Pani Puri water is perfectly spiced and the Pav Bhaji is drowning in butter.