Dubai: More than half of UAE residents dine out up to 3 times a week

Dubai: More than half of UAE residents dine out up to 3 times a week

About 55 per cent of UAE residents rank Dubai as the world’s top gastronomy hub — ahead of London and New York — according to a survey. The survey also highlighted that more than half of Dubai residents (52 per cent) dine out up to three times per week.

The city ranks second in categories such as world-class chefs, fine dining and service at restaurants, ahead of New York, London, Singapore and Istanbul.

About 1,730 residents were surveyed as part of the study commissioned by Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET).

According to the annual Dubai International Visitors Survey (DIVS), of the almost 32,000 visitors surveyed in 2021, 72.2 per cent said they were happy with the overall quality of food and restaurants, compared to just 0.1 per cent who said they were unhappy with their experience, leading to a net satisfaction score (NSS) of 72.2 per cent.

Dubai is home to around 13,000 restaurants and cafes — the most in any city in the Mena region.

These came as the DET launched the inaugural Dubai Gastronomy Industry Report.

The special report was unveiled at the first gastronomy industry briefing hosted by the DET, and was attended by more than 100 restaurateurs, culinary specialists and