Dubai Food Festival’s 10th edition promises delicious buffet of events

Dubai Food Festival’s 10th edition promises delicious buffet of events

The Dubai Food Festival, the Middle East’s biggest annual celebration of all things food, returns in April for its 10th edition – promising a bountiful feast of events for food-lovers everywhere.

Running from April 21 to May 7, hundreds of restaurants, cafes and more across Dubai will offer up culinary experiences unique to the Gulf across the 17-day festival.

The CEO of Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), Ahmed Al Khaja, explained that: “The 2023 edition of the Dubai Food Festival will be the biggest and best yet.”

“As it seeks to highlight Dubai as a global gastronomy hub, the festival showcases the best of Dubai’s gastronomy scene, offering affordable prices and shining a spotlight on the city’s top culinary talent and food capabilities,” he added.

“The 10th edition of the festival will feature a mix of old favorites and new features, providing the perfect opportunity to celebrate its journey over the last decade and explore the city’s diverse culinary scene while highlighting our partners in the F&B industry.”

The city has rapidly evolved into a global food capital, with more than 13,000 restaurants in 2023 from 5,500 in 2013.

In that time, new concepts such as beach-side eateries, food trucks, fancy food halls and pop-up