and to experience emirati culinary delights one must go where the emiratis are – and besides their private family homes, the uae armed forces serve as the family for the whole country. in fact, the historical abu dhabi armed forces officers’ club welcomes the public – while it was used exclusively by members of the uae armed forces and their families until 2003, thanks to the visionary leadership of his highness, late sheikh zayed bin sultan al nahyan’s, the marvelous complex was transformed into a sports and entertainment resort, and now re-developed into erth – a proud window into emirati culture, including culinary excellence.