SELF-GUIDED FOOD HUNT · Dubai Sports City

Sports City: hummus, eggplant pasta and kheer

Hummus, rigatoni with eggplant and a small kheer finish around Canal Residence West.

Time to allowAllow 2–2.5 hours, with time for the pasta to be cooked; editorial estimate.

Getting aroundAl Karmel is in the Spanish Building; Pulcinella and Copper Kettle are in the European Building at Canal Residence West. Follow public paths and the current entrance pins.

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Your progress

Order regular hummus to share, then one rigatoni alla Norma as the main plate. Pulcinella’s version uses mozzarella and Grana Padano. Finish with an individual kheer; ask about its garnish and serving size before ordering.

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Before you go

When to go

Early evening, when the canal-side setting is more comfortable; verify the three kitchens are serving.

Budget and paying

One shared hummus, pasta and kheer, with any drinks extra. Check bread accompaniments and portion sizes.

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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Hummus plate
Shawarma Al Karmel
A regular hummus plate is a focused dip order at Al Karmel. Ask what bread comes with the regular hummus and check the portion before ordering extra dips.
Ground floor, Spanish Building, Canal Residence West
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Rigatoni alla Norma
Pizzeria Pulcinella
Rigatoni alla Norma combines eggplant, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, basil and Grana Padano at Pulcinella. Order rigatoni alla Norma by name and check the portion before deciding to share a main plate.
Shop 1, ground floor, European Building, Canal Residence West
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3 stops, one food Hunt

Hummus plate

Rigatoni alla Norma

Kheer