Allergy card for the United Arab Emirates, in Arabic
In the United Arab Emirates, SafeMeal shows your card in Arabic, with English under each food. Here is what it tells the kitchen, and the 30 local dishes where your foods often hide.
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العربيةMMayaحساسية شديدة
I am severely allergic to these foods.
Add a food to see your card.
يرجى استخدام مقلاة نظيفة وأدوات نظيفة وزيت جديد. لا تطبخ طعامي باستخدام زيت أو مقالي أو سكاكين مشتركة.
What the card says, in Arabic and English
You pick your foods and say how serious it is. The card then tells the kitchen in the United Arab Emirates, in these words, with English under each line so you always know what you are showing.
Arabicالعربية
| Used for | Arabic | English |
|---|---|---|
| Severe allergy | أعاني من حساسية شديدة من هذه الأطعمة. | I am severely allergic to these foods. |
| Intolerance, religion, strict diet | أنا لا آكل هذه الأطعمة. | I do not eat these foods. |
| Preference | الرجاء تحضير وجبتي بدون هذه الأطعمة. | Please prepare my meal without these foods. |
| Why it matters | حتى الكمية الصغيرة جداً قد تهدد حياتي. | Even a tiny amount can be life-threatening. |
| Kitchen precautions | يرجى استخدام مقلاة نظيفة وأدوات نظيفة وزيت جديد. لا تطبخ طعامي باستخدام زيت أو مقالي أو سكاكين مشتركة. | Please use a clean pan, clean utensils and fresh oil. Do not cook my food with shared oil, pans or knives. |
| Oils, broths and sauces | هذا يشمل الزيوت، والمرق، والصلصات المصنوعة من هذه المكونات. | This includes oils, broths and sauces made from these ingredients. |
| When in doubt | إذا لم تكن متأكداً، الرجاء سؤال الشيف. | If you are not sure, please ask the chef. |
| Thanks | شكراً لمساعدتك! | Thank you for your help! |
English
| Used for | English |
|---|---|
| Severe allergy | I am severely allergic to these foods. |
| Intolerance, religion, strict diet | I do not eat these foods. |
| Preference | Please prepare my meal without these foods. |
| Why it matters | Even a tiny amount can be life-threatening. |
| Kitchen precautions | Please use a clean pan, clean utensils and fresh oil. Do not cook my food with shared oil, pans or knives. |
| Oils, broths and sauces | This includes oils, broths and sauces made from these ingredients. |
| When in doubt | If you are not sure, please ask the chef. |
| Thanks | Thank you for your help! |
Where foods hide in the United Arab Emirates
The name of a dish rarely says what is in it. For the United Arab Emirates, SafeMeal lists 30 local dishes and products under the 43 foods they often hide. Here are the ones for the most common allergies; in the app, tap any food on your card to see its list.
Recipes vary from one kitchen to the next. Always confirm with the restaurant.
Wheatقمح- Hareesهريس
- Tabboulehتبولة
- Kibbehكبة
- Thareedثريد
Milkحليب- Biryaniبرياني
- Knafehكنافة
- Shawarmaشاورما
- Baklavaبقلاوة
Sesameسمسم- Falafelفلافل
- Shawarmaشاورما
- Baba ghanoushمتبل / بابا غنوج
- Halvaحلاوة طحينية
- Manakishمناقيش
Garlicثوم- Shawarmaشاورما
- Biryaniبرياني
- Baba ghanoushمتبل / بابا غنوج
- Hummusحمص بالطحينة
- Falafelفلافل
Make your card before you go to the United Arab Emirates.
Pick your foods and look at what the kitchen would read. Try the live demo or get the app: the card works offline once it is set up.
Questions about eating out in the United Arab Emirates
How do I say “I have a severe food allergy” in Arabic?
On the SafeMeal card, a severe allergy reads: “أعاني من حساسية شديدة من هذه الأطعمة.” In English: “I am severely allergic to these foods.” The card then shows each food with its picture and its name in Arabic, and asks the kitchen for a clean pan, clean utensils and fresh oil.
Which dishes in the United Arab Emirates often contain wheat?
For the United Arab Emirates, SafeMeal lists wheat as often hidden in: Harees, Tabbouleh, Kibbeh, Thareed. Recipes vary from one kitchen to the next, so always confirm with the restaurant.
Which dishes in the United Arab Emirates often contain milk?
For the United Arab Emirates, SafeMeal lists milk as often hidden in: Biryani, Knafeh, Shawarma, Baklava. Recipes vary from one kitchen to the next, so always confirm with the restaurant.
Which language is the allergy card in for the United Arab Emirates?
In the United Arab Emirates the card is shown in Arabic, with English under each food. You can switch it to English. The app picks the language from the country you are in, and you can change it at any time.
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SafeMeal is not a medical device. No card or app can guarantee a safe meal: always confirm with the restaurant staff, and keep your emergency medication with you.