admin After an outstanding season of the Dubai Food Festival 2021 that ran from March 25th, the curtain has come down on the eighth edition of the annual city-wide celebration of food. The festival highlighted Dubai’s burgeoning food scene with a jam-packed 24-day programme of experiences and dining concepts that showcased why Dubai deserves its global reputation as a true foodie destination.
Details about this Edition
This year, the city-wide festival saw more than 1,500 restaurants involved, serving as a platform for visitors and residents alike to experience the city’s diversity of gastronomic excellence and world-class dining venues. A highlight of DFF was a calendar of exclusive dining experiences, Dubai Restaurant Week that featured specially curated 3 course dinner or 2 course lunch menus at incredible prices across the city at more than 40 of Dubai’s top restaurants including COYA, Bread Street Kitchen, Hakkasan, Toro Toro, Nobu, and more.
Speaking on the impact of Dubai Restaurant Week, Kevin Joshi, Group Head of Marketing & Communications at Passion F&B (Carnival by Tresind) stated, “Dubai Restaurant Week has been amazing for us after a really difficult year. It has really given us a great boost within the team and also in regards to new customers. We wish we could do it more often in the year.”
Novelty of the Edition
Providing the city’s F&B industry with support throughout the 24-day event, Dubai Restaurant Week alone saw over 12,000 bookings – a 30% average increase across participating restaurants. Foodie Experiences was back for another year with a curated list of 25 unique, one-of-a-kind food adventures across Dubai including chefs’ tables, masterclasses with culinary heroes as well as special promotions at the city’s best restaurants.
Foodcations, a new addition for 2021, provided not just a great stay but also amazing food – all in one place. The Meydan Hotel, Bab Al Shams Desert Resort, Armani Hotel Dubai, and Grand Hyatt Dubai, among others offered one of a kind foodie staycation where guests could experiences private cooking classes, Chef’s Table dinners or the chance to dine at some of the best restaurants located at hotels in the city. A key facet of Dubai as a global food destination is the range of hidden gems, and with a list of more than 30 spots discovered across the city surprising and delighting diners in equal measure, residents with an eye for unique, independent and budget friendly eats were spoiled for choice this DFF.
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