Besides the holidays, there is one more thing locals and expats alike are excited for during the ber-months—fishing season.
The UAE is surrounded by three major oceans, thus making it home to a wide variety of fish, and fishing is high time during the last quarter of the year.
Starting in September even extending until May, some of the more popular fish caught include Grouper, Barracuda and Kingfish.
With the entry of the fishing season comes the strong demand for seafood. The UAE culture boasts of unique cuisine, a blend of many Middle Eastern and Asian taste.
Photo credit: Screengrabs from emiratesfishing.com
Coinciding with the start of the fishing season are the holding of seafood exhibitions where thousands of regional buyers meet to connect with potential partners, dealers and distributors.
Seafood will remain part of the favorites on the menu, especially in the Emirati culture.
During this fishing season, what kind of fish and seafood recipe do you think you like to prepare?
