Heard of the viral Starbucks olive oil coffee? From charcoal hummus to a maggi sandwich, 5 quirky foods to try right here in Dubai

The latest trend to take the food scene by storm has officially landed – and it involves putting a dollop of a common cooking oil into your morning coffee. Starbucks has announced that it will soon be debuting a range of olive-oil infused drinks in 20 stores across Italy, with plans to bring the quirky beverage to the UK later in the year.

The coffeehouse chain's "Oleato" Coffee range includes a latte, cold brew and a "deconstructed" drink that combines espresso with olive oil "infused with a luxurious passionfruit cold foam." At launch, there are three drinks on offer that slip extra virgin olive oil into your morning caffeine fix.

While the drinks are currently only available in Italy, Dubai residents need not be disappointed – the emirate is brimming with its own share of bizarre gastronomic delights.

Here are 5 quirky food combinations that have been creating a buzz right here in the city:

Maggi sandwich

Quirky restaurant O'Pao, known for serving sliders with an 'Indian twist', has a particularly unusual item on their menu for residents to try: the 'Maggi sandwich'. The dish is a cheesy burger made with schezwan-style Maggi – a brand of instant noodles that is particularly popular in India – nestled inside a 'pao' (or pav) bun: a soft and fluffy Indian-style bread.

Rabdi paratha

Ever wondered what it would be like to put condensed milk inside a paratha? Restaurant Sthan Dubai offers curious residents a chance to sample the odd gastronomic creation with its 'rabdi paratha'; a combination of a paratha, a type of (often savoury) flatbread native to South Asia, and rabdi – a traditional Indian dessert known for its creamy, rich sweetness. Shtan top their paratha with Lucknowi rabdi, complete with almonds, pistachios, and even sliced green grapes!

Charcoal hummus

Hidden away just off Jumeirah Beach Road is plant-based, gluten-free café Life 'n' One, offering a special twist on a classic Middle Eastern food: the iconic hummus. The vegan eatery's 'black hummus' is a satisfyingly gothic version of the traditional dip, and consists of a mix of chickpeas, garlic, lemon, and sesame tahini, with detoxifying activated charcoal mixed in.

Tapioca croquettes

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