SELF-GUIDED FOOD HUNT · Al Safa to Jumeirah Lakes Towers

Roti, seafood laksa and Malay banana fritters

A folded roti, a shared coconut laksa and banana fritters trace three different textures across Dubai's Malaysian cooking.

CURATED BY Feed to Fork team

Time to allow3–3.5 hours

Getting aroundUse taxis between stops; follow the planning note for timing and entrances.

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Your progress

Choose plain roti at Mamak in Al Safa, then taxi to JLT for Shiok's seafood laksa and Little Bali's banana fritters. Share the soup and fritters between two; ask what accompanies the roti. Confirm pastry stock and small-order seating before travelling. Within JLT, use public paths in comfortable weather or short transfers.

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Before you go

When to go

Noon, outside Friday

Budget and paying

Share the laksa and fritters; allow for the Al Safa–JLT taxi and drinks.

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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Roti canai
Mamak
Plain roti canai is Mamak’s folded flatbread at the Al Safa branch. Ask which accompaniments come with the order; curry has not been confirmed as included.
Ground floor, Al Wasl Square, Block 10, Al Wasl Road, Al Safa
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Seafood laksa
Shiok
Shiok's seafood laksa combines coconut broth and rice noodles with prawns, tofu, fish cake and egg. Choose seafood laksa and check the bowl size and heat. The listed toppings include fish cake and egg as well as prawns.
Shop P03, basement level, Dubai Gate 1, Cluster Q, Jumeirah Lakes Towers
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3 stops, one food Hunt

Roti canai

Seafood laksa

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