Cancel that juice cleanse and step away from the sad salad. Dubai Restaurant Week is back from May 9th to 25th, 2025, and it’s not here to play. This 17-day feast-a-thon turns the whole city into a gourmet playground minus the scary fine-dining price tags.
Forks Up, People! It’s Eating Season In Dubai
Whether you like your food flame-grilled, sushi-rolled, or butter-basted, this event will throw your tastebuds a party. With 100+ restaurants dishing out specially curated set menus starting at just AED 125, you’ve got every reason to upgrade your lunch break, date night, or random Tuesday.
Dubai Restaurant Week Is Back And There’s So Much To Indulge In!
We’re talking Studio Frantzén at Atlantis The Palm, yes, the one blending Nordic cool with Asian boldness. Think fresh, clean, unexpected bites you’ll dream about for weeks.
Then there’s XU at the Mall of the Emirates, serving crispy salt and pepper squid that crackles with every bite, alongside duck spring rolls so good they might cause table-side silence. Michelin Guide darling REIF Japanese Kushiyaki is tossing up crowd-pleasers like creamy miso burrata and Angus beef claypot — fancy, flavourful, and completely worth ditching your packed lunch.
And if you’ve not yet had a reason to visit Duck & Waffle in DIFC, congrats, this is your excuse. Expect indulgent dishes, skyline views, and the kind of comfort food that hugs your soul. Similar to these, there are many more restaurants that are serving up gourmet menus that will surely leave you delighted.
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More Than Just A Meal Deal
Sure, the menus are tempting, but Dubai Restaurant Week doesn’t stop there. This year’s edition brings along pop-ups, exclusive culinary events, and sustainable dining experiences that taste as good as they feel. There’ll be appearances from top chefs, local foodies, and kitchen wizards who know how to make a plate sing.
Think of it as a 17-day tribute to Dubai’s dynamic food scene — the chefs, creators, and behind-the-scenes heroes who turn everyday ingredients into edible art. And here’s a pro tip: book your table via OpenTable. Spots fill faster than you can say “medium-rare,” and you do not want to miss out.
Your May Just Got Delicious
Let’s face it, Dubai’s dining scene never sleeps, and this event proves it. With prices that don’t hurt, menus that impress, and new restaurants to discover every night, Dubai Restaurant Week 2025 is your golden ticket to gourmet goodness without the guilt.
So go on, plan that food crawl. Ditch the microwave meals. Say yes to extra starters. And remember — May is for menus, not meal preps.
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