SELF-GUIDED FOOD HUNT · Downtown Dubai

The Boulevard: cherry dolma, rose pudding and karak

Follow fragrant flavours along the Boulevard: cherry-filled vine leaves at Bosporus, rose-water Ashtalieh at Leila and saffron-cardamom karak at Karak House.

CURATED BY Feed to Fork team

Time to allowAllow time for three separate food and drink stops.

Getting aroundWalk along Boulevard pavements and marked crossings; choose a cooler part of the day.

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Start at the Boulevard branch of Bosporus, continue to Leila in Claren Tower 2, then follow the Boulevard to Karak House beside Al Manzil Hotel. Share the dolma and pudding before a tea each. Choose cooler weather and use marked pedestrian crossings; confirm all three dishes before setting out.

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Before you go

When to go

Choose a cooler part of the day for the Boulevard walk; confirm the dolma and pudding are available before setting out.

Budget and paying

Choose modest portions for sharing and a drink each; confirm current dine-in prices.

Self-guided. Timing is an editorial suggestion, not a measured journey. Check kitchen hours and access before going.

THE ROUTE

3 stops, one food Hunt

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Cherry vine-leaf dolma
Bosporus
Order Kizil Yaprak Dolmasi for an unexpected savoury opening: the vine leaves contain rice and cherry, with pomegranate molasses and a hint of coffee. Share the plate before moving along the Boulevard for pudding and tea.
Bosporus, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard, Downtown Dubai
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Ashtalieh
Leila
Choose the Ashtalieh, a soft pudding of ground rice, cream, sweetened milk and rose water, finished with crushed nuts. A shared bowl gives this stop a gentle floral flavour after the tart cherry vine leaves.

3 stops, one food Hunt

Cherry vine-leaf dolma

Ashtalieh

Signature karak