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Dubai's best foodie experiences in May
Tue, April 30, 2024
From limited-time menus to popular pop-ups, here's your insider guide to sampling the city's culinary highlights.
From limited-time menus to popular pop-ups, here's your insider guide to sampling the city's culinary highlights.
Don't miss the final weeks of Dubai Food Festival
Dubai Food Festival is underway, running until 12 May. This festival stands as your gateway to Dubai's extraordinary culinary scene, serving up an eclectic mix of everything from luxurious dining to authentic local eats. Dubai Restaurant Week offers expertly curated menus for lunch at AED125 or dinner at AED250, available at some of the city's premier restaurants. A cherished feature of Dubai Food Festival, 10 Dirham Dish, is your chance to experience gourmet delights at the unbeatable price of just AED10. Embark on a foodie tour across Dubai, discovering the city’s diverse gastronomic landscape one dish at a time.
Experience culinary excellence with Chef's Menu
Meet the masterminds behind the meals with Chefs menu, a new and exclusive concept this Dubai Food Festival, running from 1-12 May. Explore extraordinary culinary experiences at select fine dining venues, where each head chef serves up a curated menu featuring their best-sellers across a minimum of five courses. The interactive dinner will see top chefs personally engage with diners, sharing insights into the inspiration behind each dish. Get ready to indulge in an unforgettable experience that celebrates excellence, chef innovation and the joy of great food.
Spend a day at e& Beach Canteen
Dubai's favourite dining pop-up, e& Beach Canteen, returns from 25 April to 12 May as part of Dubai Food Festival. Enjoy a line-up of diverse dining concepts, live entertainment and exciting activities to keep the family entertained for hours. Get ready for 17 days of non-stop food, fun and fiestas at this outdoor carnival in Jumeirah Beach, located just behind Sunset Mall. Whether you want to indulge your inner foodie, dig your toes in the sand while watching gigs or tire out your little ones in the kids zone, you can tick all the boxes. e& Beach Canteen is where food and fun come to life, so head down to the season's most delicious destination.
Check out a foodie collab at SALT
SALT at Museum of the Future blends the well-loved burger brand with a fresh collaborative approach. SALT at the Museum welcomes regional chefs to create unique menu items every three months. From April to June, chef Akmal Anuar of the Michelin-starred 11 Woodfire will add his signature flair to the menu. The highlight? A burger that features foie gras and caramelised onions for a sweet and satisfying taste.
Try an interesting dish at Kata
For an Instagrammable experience, try Kata's Dancing Fountain roll, offering a unique blend of textures. Featuring fresh hamachi seasoned with furikake and a subtle hint of spicy mayo, expect a burst of flavour in each bite. Inspired by the scenic views of The Dubai Fountain from the restaurant's outdoor terrace, this dish is one you'll want to have your camera ready for.
Book in for Ossiano X Smoked Room
Smoked Room, found within Leña Dubai, is set to host a four-hands dinner on 27 and 28 May, featuring the culinary wizardry of chef Dani García and Gregoire Berger from Ossiano. With seatings at 6pm and 9pm, immerse yourself in an enchanting fusion of fire and water, where the dramatic ambience of Smoked Room meets the aquatic allure of Ossiano. For AED1,200 per person, you can indulge in a sensory journey filled with mystery, excitement and suspense, as each dish tells a tale of excellence crafted by these renowned chefs.
Taste top Japanese dishes at TakaHisa
TakaHisa presents an exclusive wagyu omakase experience, priced at AED2,000 per person. Located in Banyan Tree Dubai, TakaHisa sources its ingredients from Japan's Toyosu Fish Market and offers A5 Kobe beef. The restaurant showcases a range of premium dishes in its omakase menu daily from 12pm to 2am, including kobe beef shabu shabu and wagyu tongue. Fans of premium Japanese cuisine will not want to miss out.
Get ready to fiesta at Amazonico
Popular South American restaurant Amazonico has just launched its weekly brunch, taking place every Saturday from 12:30pm. Priced from AED595, you can expect a flavourful menu of traditional classics, as well as some exciting twists. The lively atmosphere will be aided by elec-tropical beats as well as live performances from a percussionist and trumpeter. After the brunch finishes at 4pm, head up to the lounge where the party will continue.
Celebrate Greek Easter at Avli
Capture the essence of Athenian culture, as Avli by tashas welcomes guests to a Greek Easter lunch on 5 May, priced from AED400. With a menu curated by head chef Vlassia Anagnostou in collaboration with renowned 'nomad chef' Andreas Lagos, dishes include diverse options like rizogalo, eggplant bougatsa and hortopita.
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