Foodies out there, be ready for an unmatchable gastronomic experience. Food, entertainment, and a lot more awaits you as Dubai gears up for the Dubai Food Festival (DFF), happening from April 21st to May 7th. This year is special in all ways, as the much-awaited food festival celebrates ten years of highlighting Dubai’s versatile culinary scene. The annual culinary fest lasts 17 days at various venues, focusing on four main elements this year; Dubai Restaurant Week, Foodie Experiences, Etisalat by e& Beach Canteen, and 10 Dirham Dish. Let’s take a glimpse to see what each of these elements has to offer.
#1 Dubai Restaurant Week – Al Khayma Special Offer
Dubai Restaurant Week is a foodie’s best opportunity to relish the flavors of culinary delights curated by around 50 restaurants in the city. Be ready to enjoy a chance to sample everything that Dubai’s thriving eating industry has to offer at special rates from April 28th to May 7th. Established eateries such as Bread Street Kitchen, Fi’lia, 3Fils, etc., are hosting restaurant week. Savor the flavors of various cuisines with Al Khayma Heritage Restaurant lunch offer that costs AED 95 pp for two courses, and dinner offer at AED 150 pp for three courses.
#2 Foodie Experiences
From April 21 to May 7th, the food festival offers a unique food-filled journey through exclusive Chef’s Tables, culinary collaborations, Masterclasses, special tasting menus, and more. Indulge in an unmatchable food excursion like never before by taking part in these experiences, of which some are exclusively for the little ones.
#3 Etisalat by e& Beach Canteen
Etisalat by e& Beach Canteen, Dubai’s popular dining pop-ups, is back with a special edition this year. Get ready to be swept away by live entertainment, dining options, and family-friendly activities at this outdoor funfair at Jumeirah Beach, located behind Sunset Mall.
Foodies and beach lovers are sure to be mesmerized by the nostalgic coastal scenes and bright colors adorning the venue. You may even get a chance to take a trip down Memory Lane to learn how the city’s culinary culture has changed over time.
#4 10 Dirham Dish
Always in search of new culinary experiences that fall under budget? Then consider yourself lucky. This year, the Dubai Food Festival has partnered with restaurants around the city to offer specially designed delicacies for just AED 10 a plate!
You may sample specialties from some of Dubai’s most well-known restaurants as well as undiscovered hidden gems with this offer. No matter what your taste buds love, you’ll get a tried-and-true recipe or a culinary adventure for AED 10.
The food festival, organized by DFRE- Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment, aims to offer a delectable gastronomic experience for locals and tourists alike. The feast, first established in 2014 as a marketing tactic to promote Dubai’s cultural tourism, now draws attention to the city’s inventiveness, diversity, and multiculturalism. The 10th-anniversary edition is all set to treat you with culinary delights. Are you ready?
