Al Ijaza Café

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From Time Out Dubai Eating Out 2008

Drive towards Umm Suqeim on Jumeirah Beach Road, past Choithram and Town Centre, and you’ll find the Al Ijaza Cafeteria, where a straightforward chicken sausage sandwich is no problem for the cheerful staff, but further exploration of the menu will reap dividends – we recommend asking for the cheese and honey filling for your sandwich.

It sounds strange, yes, but is weirdly enjoyable. Should you wish to take the whole surreal experience to the next level, there’s a fridge full of luminous pickle accompaniment available to slather on your burger. Follow it up with a ‘George Armani’ [sic] cocktail with mint and mango ice, and the entire caboodle will cost around Dhs10. Bargain.

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