Sharjah Heritage Days (SHD) goes above and beyond a celebration of the heritage of the UAE and 29 other countries. Making this cultural experience all the more enjoyable are the range of food and snack options in the food truck corner at Heart of Sharjah.

Emirati food is a delicious facet of the country’s social and cultural offerings, and a couple of food trucks like Spicy Station and Sago Emirati Food are spicing up the proceedings at SHD.

Spicy Station is run by Umm Hamad, a local entrepreneur who saysshe specialises in “international food with an Emirati twist”. On offer are homegrown favourites like dynamite shrimp, Indomienoodles + waraqeanab (stuffed vine leaves), Kaboul burgers (named after an old Arabic cartoon) and special karak. Also available are items like pasta, parathas, zingers, samosa, chaat – all with a distinct touch of local flavour.

Umm Hamad started out with a small home business making spicy condiments and hot sauces, and its fast-gaining popularity motivated her to expand into the food truck business.

Another visitor favourite, the Sago Emirati food truck, is serving up a range of dishes characteristic of the Emirati home kitchen.From Margogah (chicken with bread with vegetables), Madrouba (chicken with rice or bread), Harees (a broken wheat porridge cooked with meat and spices), Arsiah (rice with meat), Loubieh (beans), Dango(chickpeas), and the Sago sugary dessert, with other items like burgers, pakoras, samosas, French fries and a unique ginger milk drink.

To quench your thirst, head to the Mishmish Toot truck serving fruit juices with quirky names in true UAE street cafeteria style. Gulp down a Turbo, Zezoo, Panadole, Mujito, Corvette, even a Super Charge or Crazy!

For more options, try out August Snow Café serving regag, zaater, or the famous Oman Chips sandwich among other items; the Salalah Mashakeek (barbecued meat skewers) truck, and the Cofina stall selling specialty coffee.