UAE law is strict when it comes to food labelling. All poultry that is defrosted must be listed as such on the packaging. So look out for words such as “thawed”. Equally, if poultry is fresh, you will find “fresh chicken” listed in the product description. This means it has been freshly slaughtered. If you do choose to buy thawed chicken, keep in mind it cannot be frozen again. Every time you refreeze meat, the taste weakens, and it causes bacteria development.
