Thread by @KarakMufti, THREAD. In honour of #NationalTeaDay, I'm going to post a list of [...]

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In honour of #NationalTeaDay, I& #39;m going to post a list of my favourite chai spots in the UAE, karak and otherwise, in no particular order. Best believe I& #39;m going to spend an entire day visiting them all once the covid lockdown is over.

We start with the famous Al Rabbash Cafeteria. It may look small & unassuming, but its always buzzing on a Thursday night. Its chai is notable for being very heavy on elaichi and the view of Sharjah across the water from it is one of my favourite things.

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I first discovered this place when it was called Ahla Coup Karak. It& #39;s now called Tea Town and it& #39;s, in my view, Satwa& #39;s best chai spot and the only Tea Town in Dubai worth drinking at. Significantly, their chai is made with fresh milk and it shows!

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Back when it was on what was affectionately referred to as Karak Road, this spot was Sharjah chai Royal Tea. At its current location close to Kuwait Square, it& #39;s still one of my top 3 spots in the country. Their chai is heavy, but worth the dirham.

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Once famous for its old Baskin Robbins style signage, Khabeer Al Shay is now my king of Karak Road. A great place to hang out, what really makes Khabeer stand out is its extensive menu. My order, for those curious, is always "karak masala, ziada hail".

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Wadi Al Amarhi Cafeteria is in the area it& #39;s named after. A great spot to visit in good weather. It& #39;s surrounded by farms & horse stables so it is normal for camels and horses to pass by as you sip on your chai. The neighbourhood cats are also a delight.

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I was not kidding about the camels and horses, by the way.

A place that does simultaneously great and not so great chai (depending on the time of day) is Bab Mirdif, but when their chai is good (ideally before 3PM), it& #39;s REALLY good.

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A more consistent choice if you& #39;re around Mirdif in the evening is Al Tazj Bakery. While I dispute their claim of being the best in Dubai, their karak chai is still very good. Their stuffed naans are also very good.

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Somebody will ask me about Kashmiri chai. From my experience, the best Kashmiri chai around is Pak Ghazi in the Sharjah Industrial area. I should mention though that they only make it in the winter months and its made in the more Lahori style (w sugar).

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