Taste of Dubai Festival Returns!
The highly anticipated Taste of Dubai festival is making its grand return this week, and food enthusiasts are already buzzing with excitement. This vibrant celebration of culinary delights will take over the Dubai Media City Amphitheatre from Friday, February 14 to Sunday, February 16. Over the course of three days, a total of 16 incredible restaurants from around the city will unite in one location, bringing you the chance to indulge in some of Dubai’s most beloved dishes, along with exclusive offerings that you won’t find anywhere else.
This event presents a fantastic opportunity to sample dishes from renowned establishments where securing a reservation can be quite challenging. While the initial lineup featured 12 restaurants, the final four have now been unveiled, including Mediterranean gem Blue Door, the London favorite Duck and Waffle, Italian sensation Monno, and the meat maestros Suma Gourmet. Tickets for this gastronomic extravaganza start at just Dhs75 per day, so be sure to book your tickets online to enjoy a discount on entry.
The Taste of Dubai Menus
Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a showcase of mouthwatering dishes, including the signature offering from Duck and Waffle (Credit: Taste of Dubai/Duck and Waffle).
Blue Door
- Chef’s cold mezze platter (choose any two of the following), Dhs35
- Bosphorus octopus
- Yaz cacigi (vegetarian)
- Blue Door hummus
- Grilled chicken kebab, Dhs35
- Turkish baklava, Dhs30
- Crispy manti (kid-approved), Dhs25
- Taste of Dubai exclusive Valentine’s dish: Adana kebab, Dhs35
City Social
- Mac and cheese, Dhs35
- Avocado and Nashi pear salad (vegetarian), Dhs30
- Cookies and cream (vegetarian and kid-approved), Dhs25
- Taste of Dubai exclusive Valentine’s dish: City Social ‘smash’ burger, Dhs35
Demon Duck
- Wasabi prawn toast, Dhs30
- Salt and pepper tofu (vegetarian), Dhs30
- Wagyu short rib gyoza, Dhs35
- Chicken fun guo (kid-approved), Dhs25
- Taste of Dubai exclusive Valentine’s dish: Slow-roasted Demon Duck in Calamansi bun, Dhs35
Duck and Waffle
- Duck and waffle, Dhs35
- Cheesy polenta croquetas (vegetarian), Dhs30
- Lobster roll, Dhs35
- Ox cheek doughnut (kid-approved), Dhs25
- Taste of Dubai exclusive Valentine’s dish: For the love of fries, Dhs30
Funkcoolio
- Pepperoni pizza, Dhs35
- Tartufo pizza (vegetarian), Dhs35
- Margherita pizza (vegetarian and kid-approved), Dhs25
- Taste of Dubai exclusive Valentine’s dish: Spicy duck pizza, Dhs35
Goldfish
- Japanese Sriracha chicken slider, Dhs35
- Tajín fries (vegetarian), Dhs30
- Chicken wings, Dhs35
- Kids dirty fries (kid-approved), Dhs25
- Taste of Dubai exclusive Valentine’s dish: Garlic chicken slider, Dhs35
Harummanis
- Chicken satay, Dhs35
- Wagyu beef satay, Dhs35
- Corn on cob (vegetarian and kid-approved), Dhs25
- Taste of Dubai exclusive Valentine’s dish: Wagyu tempeh slider, Dhs35
Indya By Vineet
- Chole samosa chaat (vegetarian), Dhs30
- Butter chicken and saffron rice, Dhs35
- Amar Akbhar Anthony (vegetarian and kid-approved), Dhs25
- Taste of Dubai exclusive Valentine’s dish: Gulaabi puri chaat, Dhs30
Leña Dubai
- Smoked el nitro tomato, Dhs35
- Dani García’s iconic burger, Dhs35
- Taste of Dubai exclusive Valentine’s dish (vegetarian): Torta di rose, Dhs35
Lush Burger DXB
- Beef burger, Dhs35
- Falafel burger, Dhs35
- Lamb Weston crisscut fries, Dhs30
- Frozen yoghurt (vegetarian and kid-approved), Dhs25
- Taste of Dubai exclusive Valentine’s dish: Chicken burger, Dhs35
Maya Dubai
- Tacos de pollo en racado negro, Dhs35
- Guacamole tradicional (vegetarian), Dhs30
- Churro (kid-approved), Dhs25
- Taste of Dubai exclusive Valentine’s dish: Tacos de barbacoa, Dhs35
Miss Lily’s
- Jerk chicken, Dhs35
- Coconut curry (vegetarian), Dhs30
- Pepper shrimp, Dhs35
- Chicken slider (kid-approved), Dhs25
- Taste of Dubai exclusive Valentine’s dish: Pomegranate lamb, Dhs35
Monno
- Truffle bomb (vegetarian), Dhs35
- Classic arancini, Dhs35
- Truffle bresaola deli, Dhs35
- Caprese focaccia (vegetarian and kid-approved), Dhs25
- Taste of Dubai exclusive Valentine’s dish: Baby lasagne, Dhs35
Moti Mahal
- Chicken malai kebab, Dhs35
- Tandoori stuffed potato (kid-approved), Dhs30
- Charcoal grilled lamb seekh kebab, Dhs35
- Cheese naan (vegetarian and kid-approved), Dhs25
- Taste of Dubai exclusive Valentine’s dish: Butter chicken pot pie, Dhs35
Rhodes W1
- Mini sweetcorn burger (vegetarian), Dhs30
- Truffle macaroni cheese croquettes (vegetarian and kid-approved), Dhs25
- Sticky toffee pudding (vegetarian), Dhs30
- Taste of Dubai exclusive Valentine’s dish: Braised beef cheek, Dhs35
Suma Gourmet
- Indilight turkey hotdog, Dhs30
- Lamb cutlets with tzatziki, Dhs35
- Indilight turkey meatballs (kid-approved), Dhs25
- Indilight turkey sliders (kid-approved), Dhs25
- Taste of Dubai exclusive Valentine’s dish: Suma selected wagyu beef burger, Dhs35
For those looking to fully immerse themselves in this culinary journey, the Taster Package is available for Dhs180, which includes single-day entry along with two food and two drink vouchers, plus access to engaging cooking workshops. For those seeking a more lavish experience, the VIP package is priced at Dhs325, offering fast-track entry for a single day, three food vouchers, four drink vouchers, and exclusive access to the Taste VIP Lounge and numerous workshops.
New for 2025, Taste of Dubai is introducing special packages designed for office groups of 10 or more. The Friday Work Social packages provide fast-track event entry before 3 PM, two food vouchers per person, VIP lounge access, and the option to add two drink vouchers per person, starting from just Dhs130 per person. To secure your spot, simply email marketing@mena-events.com.
Cap off your weekend with the dedicated Sunday VIP Brunch Package, priced at Dhs375. This package grants you five food vouchers, five drink vouchers, and access to all the exciting features of the event.
From Dhs75. Noon onwards, Fri Feb 14-Sun Feb 16. Dubai Media City Amphitheatre, Dubai Media City. For more information, visit tasteofdubaifestival.com. Tickets are available at platinumlist.net.
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