Let’s cut to the chase. If you take expanding your foodie horizons as seriously as we do, then you need to up your hide-and-seek game.

While Dubai has its increasing costs and lifestyle, there are still few things that you can enjoy for AED 1 in Dubai.

Dubai is one of the best vegetarian cities on earth — unlimited AED 25 thalis in Karama, legendary pani puri, vegan cafes and a Michelin-starred tasting menu. By a vegetarian who lives here.

12 named snacks in Dubai under AED 5 – bun maska, vada pav, samosa roll, cheese manakeesh and a Filipino coffee bun. Real spots, prices written down, mostly vegetarian.

The best cheap breakfast in Dubai starts at a AED 5 cheese manakish and daal pakwaan in Meena Bazaar — 14 spots, every price listed, veg marked.