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Pork |
Pork is taboo in Islam. Muslims should not eat, prepare or serve pork. In order for a restaurant to serve pork on its menu, it should have a separate fridge, preparation equipment and cooking areas. Supermarkets also require pork to be sold in a completely separate area. You can buy pork mainly from Spinneys, Park n Shop and Choithrams in Dubai, but you have to find the walled-off pork section first! All meat products for Muslim consumption have to be 'halaal' - this refers to the method of slaughter.
Pork is not included on the Arabic menu. Do not underestimate how taboo this meat is to a Muslim. It is not just in eating the meat, but also the preparation and service of it.