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Chinese New Year falls on Friday and will celebrate the Year of the Ox.
While celebrations will likely be muted this year, there are still plenty of ways to bring luck and prosperity for the upcoming year that don t involve going out.
Here, we ve put together a list of eight lucky foods and dishes to eat during the festivities, and places to order them from in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
1. Lettuce wraps Chicken lettuce wraps from PF Chang s. Courtesy PF Chang s
Chinese lettuce wraps or san choy bow are a favourite for Chinese New Year as lettuce is considered symbolic of fortune and prosperity. Moreover, the combination of savoury chicken, fish or any other protein over a bed of crunchy lettuce is not just delicious – it’s also low carb, and a tasty snack for any time of the day or year.