On Wednesday April 17, the United Arab Emirates announced that the worst storm to ever hit the country is officially over.

In a post on social media, the UAE Ministry of the Interior said that the weather fluctuations have ended and that the country is now moving into a period of recovery, after the stormy UAE weather wreaked havoc on infrastructure and transport.

Many cars were left abandoned in the floods overnight, alongside homes across the UAE left saturated after the city saw more than 142 millimetres falling between Monday and Tuesday. For context, the average rainfall over an entire year in Dubai is around 94 millimetres.

But now, many eateries in Dubai are coming together to help those in need by giving away free food in Dubai, from meals to pints.

These initiatives may restart your car, but a homecooked meal readily waiting for you may just help to turn your day around.

7 places helping those affected by the UAE storm

Chin Chin

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Asian restaurant Chin Chin is offering all customers affected by the aftermath a free meal. Simply head to its JVC, Tecom, Satwa, Muweillah, Ajman, Al Ain, Khalifa City, and Al Zahiyah and let them know you’re there for a community support meal.

Various outlets. @chinchinuae

Circle Café (all outlets)

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Said to be like walking into a friend’s house, Circle Café is offering a free meal across all its outlets on Friday April 19. Simply visit one of its locations (Kite Beach, Dubai Studio City, DIFC, Dubai Health Care City, Bay Square, Shorooq Community Centre, Jumeirah Islands Pavillion), let them know you are there for its community support meal and enjoy a delicious lunch, while supplies last.

Various outlets. @circlecafe.ae

Fibber Magee’s

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One of Dubai’s most popular pubs is welcoming the people of Dubai to its Irish pub for a free lunch and pub. Located near the World Trade Centre, head over there for a warm welcome, and great food.

Last month, the iconic pub donated over 100 Easter Eggs donated by its customers to Al Jalila, the first dedicated children’s hospital in the United Arab Emirates.

Saeed Tower 1, Sheikh Zayed Road (04 332 2400).

High Joint (various outlets)

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One of the most popular burger joints in Dubai is offering one of its signature burgers with water on Friday April 19. Head to High Joint’s Emirates Towers, Al Manara or Khawaneej to redeem, while stocks last.

Various outlets. @high.joint

Operation:Falafel (various outlets)

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Dubai-born Operation:Falafel is offering a free meal to those affected. Via a recent post on its Instagram, the popular eatery recognises it’s been a ‘tough couple of days’ for residents, and is helping the community as ‘a token of solidarity for those affected’. Head to its Boulevard, JBR, Dubai Hills Mall, Al Qusais, Festival City, Motor City and Media City to redeem for dine-in or pick-up.

Various outlets. @operation:falafel

Taqado Mexican Kitchen (various outlets)

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Taqado Mexican Kitchen is opening its doors to offer the community a free signature meal. Head to DIFC, Media City, I-Rise, Dubai Hills, Baysquare, Kite Beach and its Dubai Mall branch to redeem.

Various outlets. @taqadomexicankitchen

Zaroob (all locations)

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Zaroob, an award-winning Lebanese street food joint, is giving away free meals in all of its venues. Simply go in, mention the community support meal and enjoy a complimentary man’oushe and water, while supplies last.

Various locations. @zaroob

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