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.