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Vegan

Exploring the benefits and lifestyle of plant-based eating, from nutrition and recipes to the environment

From restaurants closing to the rise of flexitarianism, it appears that vegan options are in decline in the UAE. Getty Images; The National

Is veganism disappearing in the UAE?

LifestyleJanuary 13, 2026

Some vitamins and minerals can only be found naturally in meat-based produce. Photo: Jonathan Borba / Pexels

Do vegetarians and vegans need protein and other supplements?

WellbeingOctober 01, 2024

Surf Abu Dhabi on Hudayriat Island will host a weekend of competition. Pawan Singh / The National

This week in the UAE: Free surfing event and vegan market

Things to doSeptember 23, 2024

Some experts claim that dogs on a vegan diet are healthier than their carnivorous counterparts. Getty

Should pet owners feed their dogs and cats a plant-based diet?

UAEJuly 26, 2024

Ahmed Al Qasimi founded plant-based restaurant Nabati after a bad dining experience in the UAE. Photo: Ahmed Al Qasimi

Man on a mission to change the UAE's mind about vegan food

FoodFebruary 23, 2024

Chef de cuisine Chandika Ratnayaka plates up plant-based taco made at Bounty Beets in the Marina, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National

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Photo essay: Chefs in the UAE cook up a storm for Veganuary

WeekendJanuary 12, 2024

Plant-based and vegetarian diets may play a significant role in reducing the risk of Covid-19. PA

Vegetarians 'less likely to get Covid-19 than meat eaters'

HealthJanuary 09, 2024

Punjab Grill's vegan seekh kebab uses elephant foot yam. Chris Whiteoak / The National

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Creative vegan dishes use elephant foot yam and walnut 'meat'

FoodJanuary 07, 2024

A vegan menu is available for Veganuary at Punjab Grill in Dubai and Abu Dhabi until January 31. Photo: Punjab Grill

Why are vegan dishes in the UAE disappearing?

WeekendJanuary 05, 2024

Avocado toast has remained the same for nearly a decade, and one vegan has had enough. Getty Images

World Vegan Day: Why I’m boycotting avocado toast

FoodNovember 01, 2023

Switch Foods' products include plant-based kabab and minced meat. Khushnum Bhandari / The National

Abu Dhabi's first plant-based meat factory opens

FoodApril 26, 2023

Keep in mind that, once something breaks, it’s likely to be headed for the landfill, where — depending on the materials used to make it — it could remain for several hundred years. AFP

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Simple things we can do now to help stop climate change

USMarch 26, 2023

As Veganuary 2023 celebrates record sign-up rates, Emirates Airlines has seen a spike in demand for vegan meals on flights. Photo: Emirates

Emirates records 154% spike in vegan meal requests on flights

AirlinesJanuary 09, 2023

Better Nature BBQ tempeh strips

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Plant-based substitutes that make Veganuary easy in the UAE

FoodJanuary 04, 2023

Impossible burgers are a good substitute for people new to giving up meat. Photo: Impossible Foods

I have a beef with the overuse of vegan meat on UAE menus

WeekendDecember 02, 2022

Aside from its signature burgers, Neat also offers other plant-based dishes including faux chicken nuggets and tater tots. Supplied

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Leonardo DiCaprio-backed vegan Neat Burger comes to Dubai

FoodNovember 02, 2022

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