Dubai Food Festival turns the city into an open-air haven for foodies

Dubai Food Festival turns the city into an open-air haven for foodies

“Now sip the noodles as if you are drinking out of a straw slurping so that you show appreciation”

This was the etiquette of eating noodles being taught on the special food tour organised by Frying Pan Adventures as part of the Dubai Food Festival (DFF).

Ever since it kicked off on Friday, April 21, the DFF has turned the emirate into an open aired food haven where unbeatable deals, amazing dishes and exciting masterclasses have become the norm.

The International City Noodle Tour was designed especially for DFF had over 15 participants savouring some hidden gems of 7 noodle bowls across 5 different restaurants. It was carefully curated by tour guides Farida and Xi who explained stories behind each dish, which province they originated from and how they were made. This is the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic that Frying Pan is participating in the food festival.

Tour guide Xi explains how to use chopsticks

“We participated in DFF because we are so proud of and inspired by what Dubai has achieved and is continuing to achieve across the local gastronomy scene,” said Arva Ahmed, co-founder of Frying Pan.

“DFF is a celebration of the incredible culinary diversity and quality that this city has