Well, I guess they’re not really secrets for those in the know, but I’m often asked where to get particular food items in Dubai. I’ll get a little tweet: “hey @the_hedonista – I know it’s the middle of winter, but where can I get zucchini flowers?”, or a food-obsessed mate posting up on our Fooderati Arabia facebook page “Anyone know where I can find gold leaf to ice my cupcakes?” . Well I am the knower of all things (ahem), and so here’s my list of go-to places for your gourmet gobbles. Anything else I you’re looking for, please comment below and I’ll see if I can help out. Lootah’s is the retail arm of Dubai, which is one of the premium suppliers of fruit and vegetables to restaurants in the region. They import most of their produce direct from the in Paris. They have started importing some select ingredients from the UK recently. You know those fancy veggies you eat at five-star restaurants? They get them here. Galeries Lafayette Gourmet, level 2, Dubai Mall

finger limes, baby root vegetables, heirloom tomatoes, micro herbs, other exotic fruit and vegetables, smoked salmon, caviar, truffle oil, Brie de Meaux (sometimes) +971 4 2231520 ext 224 On the theme of things, I’ll be doing a live demonstration of my cherry tomato tart and some salmon tartare at Galeries Lafayette on Saturday at 12 noon – come past and watch me embarass myself, and if I don’t burn everything, then partake in some free food. “Meet the Blogger” demos will be going on each day between 12 noon and 5pm, from September 18 to 21, so you can also catch some other amateurs like me trying to be pro chefs. Although there is a good selection of pretty french gourmet groceries, Lafayette import from all over. The grocery selection is smaller than it once was, but there’s still plenty of reason to drop in. () Where: Galeries Lafayette, level 2, Dubai Mall What I buy: cheese, wagyu beef, veal, jamon iberico, saucisson, oysters, chocolate, tea, spices in pretty french jars, condiments and vinegars, amaretti biscuits, crazy pasta, salt in every colour, the incredible .

+9714 339 9933 ext 2342 or ext 2383 Charles had a career change, left the office and opened a business selling all the food it was almost impossible to get here in Dubai, at a retail level anyway. It’s not cheap, but some of the produce is absolutely inspiring.riso per sushi 500 gr order online for home deliverysushi club delivery canitas duck, french corn fed chicken, burrata, violet potatoes, edible flowers, zucchini flowers, multicoloured carrots, oil and vinegar, shelfish stock, smoked paprika, pear juice, gold leafsushi grade salmon vancouver +971 55 76 33 999sumo sushi menu bahrain

Apart from organic foods, a good source of gluten free products, and items for many other specific diets. Now there are several stores. Sheikh Zayed Rd Al Quoz, Village Mall Jumeirah 1, The Greens and home deliverysushi club delivery las heras Gluten free bread, pasta and flours, virgin coconut oil, dairy free milks and creams, eggs, organic pork belly and sausages, fresh salmon, frozen chickenwhere to buy sushi grade fish in manila +971 4 338 2911sushi grade fish cleveland Yes, I know what you’re thinking, but it’s so much more than a hypermarket. I go there first, and everywhere else later. All over, but Mall of the Emirates is by far the best gluten free flour and pasta, french yoghurt, butter, cream and cheese, french pre-rolled pastry, salted caramel icecream, frozen dumplings, fish and seafood, sashimi grade tuna, organic Australian beef, sushi made in front of you, arabic sweets, obscure indian and Sri Lankan vegetables, french radishes and giroles, dried mushrooms, spices from the sack, salmontini salmon, salmon caviar, foie gras if I’m feeling depraved.

800 7 32 32 Just a little shop, but specialising in my favourite source of meat, Australia. Now also offering home delievery Gold and Diamond Park, Building # 4,  Sheik Zayed Road, Dubai, UAE, and home delivery. the best sausages in Dubai, Australian lamb – especially the frenched cutlets, osso bucco, wagyu beef, rose veal +971 4 341 5445 Gourmet grocer selling imported fresh produce in Dubai Marina. Better known for their take-home platters of sushi and seafood. Dubai Marina, Pinnacle Tower Fresh crab, salmon, oysters, caviar, greek yoghurt, zucchini flowers, cress, pre-made salads, fougasse bread, +971 4 450 4466 And if you can’t find what you need there, try the following: Asian Groceries I love, but has the scoop here on her blog has (in my opinion) a better selection of organic fruit and veg than the Organic Cafe. Biggest benefit is an emphasis on local produce (great tomatoes!) Al Manara Store, markets or home delivery

is a home delivery service – lovely people with a comprehensive range of options for coeliacs. offers home delivery of some super spanish canned and jarred goods, and spectacular Joselito pork products on the palm – for some reason, open 24 hours, and also does home delivery. Deli, bakery and patisserie best. in Dubai Marina (newly opened) – untested as yet in JLT and for home delivery of excellent Australian and Brazilian beef in Umm al Quwain holds two beauties (apart from the tax-free booze). Firstly is , which you will find inside the Barracuda wine store, which has a range of small-scale producers, particularly European and some quality high level wine you won’t find elsewhere. is just outside, and has a nice range of gourmet groceries, a spectacular chocolate wall and some lovely stinky cheese. in some cases, photographs are taken from store’s own website Share or tag for later Our Seafood platters include the finest shellfish available, presented beautifully and accompanied by sauces and seasonings.