Ah, pizza – the holy trinity of cheese, sauce, and crust. Some might say it’s already perfection – and they wouldn’t be wrong. In the UAE, chefs have taken this beloved classic and boldly asked, “What if we made it extra?” Like, Nutella-and-dates or burger-in-the-crust kind of extra. Because here in the Emirates, pizza isn’t just a meal. It’s a mad science experiment, a flavor rollercoaster, and sometimes, a dare.
Ready to take a wild ride through the wackiest slices the UAE has to offer? Let’s dive into seven of the most bizarre and weirdly tempting pizzas you’ll find across the country.
1. Nutella Date Pizza – Circle of Crust, Dubai
If your sweet tooth has ever yelled louder than your common sense, this one’s got your name on it. Imagine a classic pizza crust, except instead of sauce and cheese, it’s slathered in Nutella and generously topped with chopped dates. Is it dessert? Breakfast? Or maybe a cultural fever dream? Yes, yes, and absolutely yes! Try this one if you’ve ever called a spoonful of Nutella “a complete meal.”
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2. Shawarma Pizza – Pitfire Pizza
Why stop at toppings when you can put an entire shawarma situation on your pizza? Pitfire’s Shawarma Pizza is what happens when East meets Yeast – think juicy chicken, tangy garlic sauce, onions, and all the flavor drama you can handle. Go for it if you believe every pizza should come with pickles and tahini on the side.
3. Samosa Chaat Pizza – Indian Food Company, JLT
Street food lovers, prepare yourselves. This unapologetically bold pizza features crunchy samosas topped with spicy chutneys, crispy sev, onions, and a healthy dose of masala. With each bite it feels like street food decided to crash a pizza party. Give it a try it if you’ve ever wondered what would happen if pani puri and mozzarella fell in love!
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4. Hot Honey Pizza – Za Za, Dubai
Za Za’s Hot Honey Pizza doesn’t just flirt with flavor – it dives in headfirst. Spicy chili, pepperoni, and a wild drizzle of hot honey create a sweet-and-spicy experience that hits like an edible mood swing. It’s unhinged, dramatic, and absolutely delicious. Go for it if you love drama… on your plate, not in your life!
5. Idukki Gold Pizza – Weird Dough, Dubai
If you’re a Malayali, calm down, it isn’t what you’re thinking! This pizza is stacked with sautéed beef, a rich curry sauce, crispy curry leaves, and a dusting of roasted coconut. Drawing inspiration from the flavors of Kerala, this one’s spicy, fragrant, and bold enough to make a pepperoni slice question have an identity crisis.
Try it if you’ve always wanted to gorge on a pizza with a true blue Mallu twist!
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6. Musakhan Pizza – Blu Pizzeria, Jumeirah
Now this one’s literally a culinary love letter to Palestine. Inspired by the beloved dish musakhan, this one’s giving tradition with a modern tweak. Think sumac-spiced chicken toppings, caramelized onions, and pine nuts, all resting on a base that nods to taboon bread but with a pizza makeover. Try it if you want your slice to come with history, flavor, and major depth.
7. The Crown Crust Burger Pizza – Pizza Hut UAE
Okay, pause everything – because if you were around in the UAE a decade ago, you definitely remember the chaos this monster caused when Pizza Hut UAE dropped it. People lost their minds. The internet went wild. And yes, someone literally flew in from New York just to try it. No joke – Jon Gabrus, improver extraordinaire and MTV’s The Substitute, as well as a major fast-food fan woke up one morning in Brooklyn, hailed a cab, hit the airport, flew 13 hours, and landed in Dubai just to get his hands on this beast. No sleep, no detours. Just pure greasy grit that led him to the nearest Pizza Hut.
Why all the fuss? Because the crust… is made of actual mini cheeseburgers. Like, tiny burgers. Baked. Into. The. Crust. Yup! It’s not just pizza. It’s a burger party and a cheat day fantasy rolled into one.
So… Would You Try These?
These UAE-born slices are redefining the boundaries of what dough can do. While, some are sweet, some are spicy. But all of these are completely offbeat! Definitely worth a taste – or at the very least, an Instagram story captioned “Wait, what did I just eat?”
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