National Day is only a few days away and if the foodie in you is already wondering where to celebrate it, these restaurants have got the best dishes ready for you. Here’s the low-down on some Emirati-inspired dishes you definitely want to get your hands on:

1. Eggspectation

The Khameer Pancake (Dhs39) – 1 to 2 December

Khameer is a famous Emirati dish that is like the second cousin to a donut or pita bread. This restaurant is putting an Emirati twist on their signature pancakes with saffron, sesame seeds and date syrup. They are to die for!

2. Logma and Deliveroo

Luqaimat (FREE) – 2 December

This dish is best described as crunchy, sweet dumplings that are addictive. Deliveroo has teamed up with Logma to deliver a complimentary box of the delicacy on National Day with every order made through Deliveroo’s editions in JLT, Hessa and Business Bay. YAY!

3. Brunch & Cake

Vanilla Milk Cake (Dhs38) – 28 November to 5 December

This place will be serving delicious vanilla milk cake with rich cream icing in the colours of the UAE flag. It’s a wholesome and classic dish that would be the perfect end to a yummy meal with your friends and family – it works as a first course, too!