Dubai, 5 August 2022 (TDI): World Oyster Day falls on 5 August and Dubai in partnership with Dibba Bay is celebrating the special day.
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Dubai is home to many Oyster restaurants including the Nova Restaurant and Lounge, Prime68 Steakhouse, Giardino, Ewaan, Seafire Steakhouse and Bar, Seafood Market, The Fountain Restaurant, and many more. They are also offering an “oyster hour” meaning all oysters will be Dhs8 from 12 pm to 10 pm.
Dibba bay is offering all Dibba bay shucks and dishes at a 10% discount. On The Plam, CMP Bar and Grill at The pointe, for example, there are platters of 6 Dibba bay oysters with a glass of prosecco for only Dhs85.
Facts about Oysters
Oysters were first discovered in Manhattan, New York in the 17th Century by the Dutch. Many people on the Island enjoyed the delicacy and by the 19th Century, New York was the world’s biggest Oyster supplier.
There are currently five species of Oysters and these include the Pacific Oysters, Kumamoto Oysters, European Flat Oysters, Atlantic Oysters, and lastly, Olympia Oysters. Among these five species, the European Flat Oysters are the largest oysters.
Oysters are nutritious as they contain large amounts of Zinc. Zinc keeps the body keeping great and also boosts the energy levels in the body. It is also important as it enhances sex drive and also boosts the immune system. Zinc also helps clear up acne, and rashes, and strengthens the bones.
Oysters are also of great benefit to the Ecosystem as they clean water. One oyster filters 30-50 gallons every day. Oysters also help in plant growth. The shells are great for plant nourishment. This is because the shells contain high levels of Calcium which improves soil pH. Calcium also adds nutrients to the plants and also strengthens their cell walls.
Many oysters are also able to manufacture pearls however, this is not always the case. The edible oysters belong to the Ostreidae family hence, they do not make pearls. The oysters (pearl oysters/Pinctada) that make pearls belong to the pteriidae family. The pearl oysters are found in the deepest parts of water bodies.
Oysters tend to taste better in the winter season. This is because the water is cold and this keeps the molluscs fresh and tasty, unlike the summer when the bivalves in the oysters are spawning, making them weak and watery.
Oysters and Absinthe are a great combination. Ben Crispin, the person in charge of Maison Premiere, a restaurant in Brooklyn said, ”The combination of briny, mineral-rich oysters and the soft fennel and mint of the absinthe struck a chord with the American palate and brings each element to light in a new way.”
