Details about who’ll be participating and exclusive set menu prices have been unveiled.
Any plans to diet or detox will have to wait as the Dubai Restaurant Week is officially set to return. Kicking off on 9 May and running until 25 May, the citywide event will feature 17 days of food-related events, activities, promotions, and appearances by food celebrities, each highlighting and celebrating Dubai’s dynamic culinary scene, from homegrown heroes to fine-dining experiences.
As part of Dubai Restaurant Week, over 100 restaurants across the city will offer exclusive set menus at exceptional prices. Think two-course meals for AED 125 per person and three-course ones for AED 250 per person. You might want to cleanse your palate for this one.
Some of the concepts participating this year include the newly opened Studio Frantzen at Atlantis The Palm. The special set menu at XU inside Kempinski Hotel, Mall of the Emirates features favourites such as the Crispy Salt and Pepper Squid and delicious Duck Spring Rolls.
The FACT award-winning REIF Japanese Kushiyaki in Dar Wasl offers street food-style bites, including Crispy Baby Squid, Creamy Miso Burrata, and Angus Beef Claypot. The newly opened Duck & Waffle in DIFC is also one of the restaurants participating in Dubai Restaurant Week, serving dishes as part of the event. More eateries are expected to join the lineup soon.
Much like last year, the festival aims to illuminate the city’s culinary creativity by offering an array of immersive culinary experiences. These include the opportunity to savour MICHELIN-starred menus crafted by celebrity chefs and explore sustainable dining practices. Additionally, the festival will pay tribute to the contributions of chefs, culinary pioneers, gourmet influencers, and tastemakers who play pivotal roles in shaping and enriching Dubai’s gastronomic scene.
Dubai Restaurant takes place from Friday, 9 May to Sunday, 25 May 2025.
GO: Visit www.dubaifoodfestival.com for more information.