Dubai Food Festival: Emirate to showcase itself as top culinary capital

The Dubai Food Festival this year celebrates the Emirate as a global culinary capital. Showcasing the city’s most exciting gastronomy offerings and remarkable epicurean experiences, the 14-day city-wide festival of food began on May 2 and ends on May 15.

With participation from 12,000 restaurants and cafes, Dubai entices the most enthusiastic diner with tempting flavours from all over the world.

Residents can experience everything from world-renowned chefs and global restaurant brands to street food and home-grown restaurants that are inspired by the 200 plus nationalities living in the city.

Here's an insider guide to sampling the city's culinary highlights happening from May 2 to 15:

First ever mall-led Supper Club featuring special guest Madame Vo

Festival Plaza is set to launch the first-ever mall-led supper club on the occasion of the Dubai Food Festival in celebration of good food with a good cause. Hosted by DJ and radio presenter Jade Worsley, the Festival Plaza Supper Club’s first edition is set to take place on May 12 at 6 pm on the mall’s first level.

Special guest Madame Vo from the Chinese-themed supper club, Haus of Vo, will be sharing stories on her passion for creating exquisite meals and her culinary adventures. The evening will feature a specially curated menu by the talented chefs Rahmat Hidayat and Munish Rana from the Asian restaurant, Ming’s Chamber.

For the mall hoppers

From authentic Roman dishes at Pizza Al Taglio’s; sustainable, fresh, and high-quality ingredients at Poke and Co; to Parker’s, perfect for breakfast; and hearty delicious cuisine at Amazigh – indulge in cuisines from all around the world across Majid Al Futtaim Malls.

Dubai Restaurant Week

Taste the best the city has to offer as Dubai Restaurant Week returns from May 6-15 as part of the Dubai Food Festival. Choose from signature experiences at participating restaurants offering gourmet set menus starting from just Dh 95 for lunch and Dh 150 for dinner.

Festive menu at La Mer

Head to the beach and celebrate the Eid holidays by the sea at La Mer, with festive menus, great dining offers and live entertainment from 5 pm onwards. The Dubai Food Festival ‘Dine and Win’ promotion will also run over the Eid break, giving visitors who dine at La Mer the chance to win a family vacation to Paris.