Middle Eastern cuisine boasts an impressive array of desserts. Whether it's the several dozen variations of baklava or the widespread simple honey cake, this part of the world makes sweet treats ...

Om Ali is also a favourite across the Middle East, particularly during Ramadan and Eid celebrations when dessert consumption skyrockets. Earlier this year, B Laban, one of the fastest-growing ...

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But beyond the usual Middle Eastern bread, you should also try the little Afghan bakeries around the old Dubai area, serving up a variety of warm naans with all sorts of delicious fillings – think ...