Wednesday, September 2, 2026

  1. A no-reservations pizzeria at Souk Al Mina where people queue hours before the doors open, which tells you most of what you need to know. The pies lean on UAE-grown produce, figs from Liwa, local burrata, mushrooms from Below Farm, rather than chasing a New York or Neapolitan pedigree. The focaccia and calzone draw as much loyalty as the pizza. It landed on MENA's 50 Best Restaurants list, though the regulars were probably here long before anyone was keeping score.

    One honor, in evidence:

    The record strongest first

    One number, weighted & current 83

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    The dishes from the writeups

    • Pepperoni with spicy honey 50 Best
    • Cheesy basil with burrata 50 Best

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