The 2020 edition of Dubai Food Festival – the city’s annual celebration of everything gastronomic – takes place from 26 February to 14 March 2020.
This festival returns with many fun activities in store, from hidden gems across the city to once-in-a-lifetime dining experiences.
Take a bite out of the city's diverse culinary offering with a jam-packed schedule of tempting events and offers, from beachside food trucks at Etisalat Beach Canteen to wallet-friendly Hidden Gems.
Savour fine dining at Dubai Restaurant Week or take your place in the kitchen at one of the Foodie Experiences- there's something on the menu to satisfy all tastes and budgets.
Dubai Restaurant Week
Dubai Restaurant Week gives foodies the opportunity to enjoy exclusively curated two- and three-course set menus. Head to some of the most sought-after restaurants in the city for a dinner to remember, or enjoy the lunch option, which is a new feature this year introduced due to popular demand.
Showcasing the city’s creative food scene, you can take a culinary trip around the globe through the variety of restaurants on offer. Lunches start from AED75 and dinners from AED150.
Foodie Experiences
The second edition of Foodie Experiences will continue to cook up a storm, giving everyone a unique insight into the city’s culinary dynamism.
Enthusiasts can enjoy curated experiences, including masterclasses with top chefs, themed tours, workshops with nutritionists, exclusive tasting menus from the finest restaurants in Dubai and so much more.
Etisalat Beach Canteen
The Etisalat Beach Canteen will transform a stretch of beach into a culinary hotspot throughout Dubai Food Festival, showcasing the wealth of homegrown concepts from across the UAE.
Visitors to this beachside fiesta can sample dishes from around the world – from street food to quirky desserts. There will also be plenty of live cooking demos and live entertainment, making this year's swyp Beach Canteen an uncontested foodie favourite.
Dine & Win
The return of the citywide Dine & Win programme will give foodies the chance to win big. Visitors who dine at participating restaurants receive scratch cards or raffle tickets with incredible prizes up for grabs.
Hidden Gems
From the bustling streets of Bur Dubai to the quieter neighbourhoods of Jumeirah and Umm Suqeim, Dubai is dotted with numerous culinary Hidden Gems.
During the Dubai Food Festival, everyone is invited to vote for their favourite budget venues, shining a well-deserved spotlight on the city’s lesser-known food treasures.
Citywide Celebrations
Dubai Food Festival doesn't just thrive inside restaurants and cafes. Spots across the city go all out with exciting celebrations themed around food.
From exciting cook-offs between chefs to delicious tastings where families can enjoy food kiosks and thrilling activities, there is a perpetual carnival of delights featuring acrobatics, comedy and, of course, delicious cuisine. One thing is for sure– every destination will bring something special to the table.
