Dubai’s annual citywide culinary celebration, Dubai Food Festival (DFF), will hold from next week to March 10. Visitors to Dubai will enjoy enticing events, activities and promotions across the city.
Back for its fifth edition, the 17-day programme showcases the variety of dining options available across Dubai and provides an opportunity for foodies to try some of the best gastronomic experiences the city has to offer.
Residents and visitors alike are invited to grab a plate and tuck in: whether an exquisite gourmet at one of Dubai’s finest restaurants, a delicious meal from a new food concept at the beach, or a snack at a small eatery they’ve not heard about yet. The celebration of food will come to life with a whole host of tasty events across the city, including the trendy street nights, family-friendly Kite Festival, or the culinary star-studded Taste of Dubai.
Ahmed Al Khaja, CEO, Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), an agency of the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) and organisers of the festival, said: “Dubai Food Festival has been instrumental in establishing Dubai as a culinary destination both within the region and across the world, and we are delighted to celebrate its fifth edition this year. From luxury dining to food trucks, local Emirati delicacies to a world of flavours. Dubai Food Festival has it all, and we look forward to bringing together people from across different cultures and tastes – all in the name of food.”
With celebrations taking place all over the city, Dubai Food Festival brings back key highlights, including Etisalat Beach Canteen, Dubai Restaurant Week, Hidden Gems and Dine & Win promotion.
The festival’s flagship event returns this year and will be located Jumeirah Beach behind Sunset Mall, serving up delicious food and exciting activities for the entire family. The free-to-attend beachside hang-out will run through the duration of the festival and is set to welcome new home-grown restaurants such as Bait Maryam and Zapiekanka as well as Poke Poke; Hub 1833; and Nablus, known for its artisan Kanafeh.
Budding chefs can brush up on their cooking skills at different masterclasses at Etisalat Beach Canteen, while those looking to find their inner zen can take part in morning XYoga sessions followed by a delightful breakfast by the beach.
Adding to the bustling atmosphere at the beachside location is a line-up of quirky food trucks like Maiz Tacos, fun activities for little ones, live music and comedy shows.
The Etisalat Beach Canteen also serves as a festival hub, selling tickets to all key Dubai Food Festival events, as well as providing visitors with more information on the 17-day programme.
This year’s Beach Canteen is sponsored by Etisalat, along with Citibank as a key sponsor, and Mai Dubai and L’Occitane as support sponsors.
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