Abu Dhabi-Based Influencer Opens Homegrown Restaurant In Dubai

From the ruling family of Sharjah to a homegrown restaurant owner in Dubai, Ahmed Al Qasimi is here to change the way people see and eat vegan food in Dubai. Now living in the capital city, the Abu Dhabi-based influencer is taking Dubai’s vegan food scene by storm with Nabati Bistro, an exclusive all-vegan restaurant in the heart of the city. While this may not suit the norms of Emirati culture, Ahmed believes in the power of plants and the taste of good food, and he wants to share it with the rest of the city. Come with me, and I’ll let you in on all the deliciously amazing details about Nabati Bistro!

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All Your Classic Favourites On The Menu

Ahmed doesn’t want to take the option of meat away from anyone. Rather, he wants to enhance the variety of food available to people by offering plant-based versions of dishes that people already love. Imagine all your favourite classics, like burgers, nuggets, tacos, sliders, sandwiches, and so much more – but all with a vegan twist! Nabati Bistro brings just as much flavour to every dish that while you’re here, you won’t even miss the meat. Oh, and did I mention they also have a Karak Chai milkshake? Even thinking about tasting this leaves me with heart-eyes all the way!

New Treats To Try

You’ll know all about Impossible Foods if you’re a staple vegan, not just in Dubai but anywhere in the World, really. Well, they’ve just launched their Impossible nuggets in Dubai for the very first time, and Nabati is here to make you try it! Not only that, but Nabati now also offers a range of dairy-free ice cream flavours made fresh every day. Treat yourself to vegan delights like vanilla, chocolate, peanut butter, oreo, and many more delicious flavours coming your way very soon. Even if you’re not vegan, the best part of dairy-free ice cream is that anyone who’s lactose intolerant can enjoy this cool creamy treat. So it’s really just a super big win-win situation for everyone.

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A Journey Over 7 Years In The Making

Ahmed, a member of the Sharjah ruling family, shared in an interview with The National that while his family isn’t vegan, they fully support his choices on his journey with veganism. This support has been crucial in helping Ahmed pursue his passion and share it with others. Ahmed has been vegan for over 7 years now with his wife, who helped him start this journey in the first place. He shares that educating people and tolerating people’s individual decisions while being willing to hear another person’s opinion is how we advance as a society.

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Try It The Vegan Way

So, if after all this you’re finally curious to see what it’s like to eat like a vegan for a day, then ditch those “do you only eat grass” jokes and head over to Nabati Bistro for a whole new plant-based experience in Dubai. I’ve tried it out myself before and I can say it’s most definitely one of my top vegan spots in the city. You can get a taste of Nabati through their takeaway-only cloud kitchen in Abu Dhabi or at their sit-down restaurant in Al Barsha South, The Promenade.

Nabati Bistro Quick Deets

Location: Al Barsha South, The Promenade, Shop 19 – Dubai
Timings: Open daily from 10 AM–10 PM
Contact: 050 399 8754
Visit their website for more information to make a delivery order.

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