Flexitarianism, part-time vegetarianism or veganism, is becoming more and more popular. Interest in vegetarian and vegan products shows no sign of slowing down, as retail sales and f&b outlets are expected to increase. From satisfying burgers to soulful salads, discover the Dubai restaurants that are dishing out the city’s tastiest vegan and vegetarian dishes.
Veganism is a hot topic – the number of Google searches worldwide has also spiked in recent years. Gastronomically, being vegan in Dubai is great – there’s a lot of delicious vegan restaurants in Dubai and a lot of the Dubai traditional food is either accidentally vegan or can easily be made vegan.
A full vegan menu at Common Grounds
Packed with options for everyone, Common Grounds offers breakfast and lunch dishes plus soul fuel smoothies making this the hot-spot for Vegans. Refreshing acai bowls, chia puddings to lentil tacos, chunky avo fries and Vietnamese rice wraps. Our favourite has to be the zucchini, pea & green chilli linguini – you can check out the full menu.
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Maiz Taco’s Quesadilla & Elotes
We hate to pick just one, but the sweet potato and black bean quesadilla has us dreaming of Mexico. The tortilla is filled with a mix of sweet potato, black bean, cheese and fiery spices (AED45). Add the Elotes for a twist on the classic corn on the cob, slathered in Maiz mayo it’s a great one to sink your teeth into (AED25).
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Good Burger’s Veggie machine
Burger goals for any veggie: a chunky grilled balsamic portobello mushroom with a basil mayo and layered with tomato, red onion and rocket inside a martins potato bun (AED30). Don’t forget the OG of sides with the Good Burger Messy Fries dripping in homemade ranch sauce, crispy shoestring onions, spring onions and signature spice blend on top (AED30).
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Veg Out at home with Hoa Poke
No need to move, we’ll come to you with the healthy bowls from Hoa Poke. ‘Like a Vegan’ is jam-packed with marinated nori tofu, avocado, kale, cucumber, wakame, cherry tomatoes and mixed sesame seeds (AED50). Got the Munchies? Level up with Pupu Edamame, a spicy miso and sambal olek with seasame oil (AED20)
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Veganism is not just about avoiding meat and eggs at mealtime, but also about finding alternatives to dairy products and reading up the labels on cosmetics carefully. The global trend is widely popular among fitness enthusiasts, nutritionists and restaurateurs in the UAE. A rapid increase in interest in plant-based foods, concerns about overall physical health, responsibility towards the environment, and conversations about the conditions in which animals are raised for food, have made veganism a global movement.
