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The Dubai Food Festival Is Here!
Updated on 02 May 2022

The Dubai Food Festival, the ultimate dining experience for food lovers is back again for its ninth edition this year.

Held from 2 to 15 May, the festival offers foodies with a wide range of delicious dishes and cuisines to try out.

Food Experiences will be held throughout the festival and will have diners enjoyimg chef tables, masterclasses, culinary collaborations as well as unique dining concepts.

The classes will include sushi-making classes with Chef Tatsu at 1004 Gourmet, multi-course menus from food waste scraps at Lowe, a Paella masterclass at Suq Restaurant and more.

Early bookings are required for the classes.

Dubai Restaurant Week will also make a comeback this year and will highlight from 6 to 15 May, some of the amazing culinary experiences that restaurants have to offer.

Some of the 40 restaurants participating in Dubai Restaurant Week are Al Nafoorah, Weslodge Dubai, Hell's Kitchen, Toro Toro, Sucre, Bastion and more.

Throughout Dubai Restaurant Week, diners can enjoy a three-course dinner for Dhs 150 per person or a two-course lunch menu for Dhs 95.

For information, visit the Dubai Food Festival website.

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