John is in Dubai, not to explore it's futuristic skyscrapers but to explore the food that evolved in Dubai long before those glittering towers were even built; the traditional food of the United Arab Emirates. John meets Emirati locals who give him a lesson in the age-old cooking practice of salting fish. He is shown around markets and even invited to share in a family Ifta feast. Inspired by this time in Dubai, John whips up a dish of his own, a spiced grilled sea bream with saffron potatoes and herb salad.
John is in Dubai, not to explore it's futuristic skyscrapers but to explore the food that evolved in Dubai long before those glittering towers were even built; the traditional food of the United Arab Emirates. John meets Emirati locals who give him a lesson in the age-old cooking practice of salting fish. He is shown around markets and even invited to share in a family Ifta feast. Inspired by this time in Dubai, John whips up a dish of his own, a spiced grilled sea bream with saffron potatoes and herb salad.