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How to eat well on AED 15

The city runs on cafeterias. Rice, meat, dal, shawarma, manakish, biryani.

Cafeteria plate
AED 12–25
Karak + paratha
AED 6–12
Mall food court
AED 30–55
Marina dinner
AED 80–150 a head, easily
  • The city runs on cafeterias.
  • Rice, meat, dal, shawarma, manakish, biryani.
  • Find one near your bus stop in the first week.
  • That habit is how warehouse and hotel salaries survive.
  • Specialty coffee at AED 28 is a weekend.
  • Karak at AED 4 is a commute.
  • Both exist.
  • You need the second one more than the first.

Practical notes, not official law. Confirm on ICP, MOHRE, RTA, KHDA and your employer before you act.

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