Thai dishes are known for their exquisite flavours and mouthwatering dishes that leave you craving for more. Now imagine a festival where you can savour all of these dishes under a single roof. Sounds quite amazing, doesn’t it? Well, that’s because it’s true, and this festival is coming right here in Dubai.
Thai Select Festival 2025 Returns For 2nd Edition
We are talking about the highly anticipated Thai Select Festival 2025 that’s returning to Dubai this November. This is an international certificate, which is issued by the Ministry of Commerce, the Royal Thai Government. And Thai Select is awarded only to restaurants that demonstrate authentic flavours from the nation. This edition, certified restaurants that are situated across the UAE will be bringing their exquisite dishes to the event that will take place from November 28th to 30th.
It’s Happening At Dubai Media City
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As it happens, this year, the festival is happening at Dubai Media City Amphitheatre. Here, you cannot only indulge in Thai flavours, but also get to immerse yourself in the culture and entertainment from the country. With three unforgettable days that are filled with mouth-watering street food, cultural showcases, and electric live performances, it’s an event that you absolutely cannot miss. As it happens, the new edition promises to be bigger and better, and it will be taking place daily from 12 PM to 2 AM.
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Free Entry For Visitors
Offering free entry to all visitors, you will certainly be spoilt for choice! After all, there will be a rich showcase of Thai Select certified restaurants that are coming from across the UAE. One can truly say that it’s mini Thailand right here in the heart of Dubai, as it will be celebrating the 5Fs from Thailand. Food, festival, fashion, film, and fight, this year promises to offer all this and more.
As visitors take a stroll through the vibrant Thai village, they can get to watch traditional dancers and even groove to the live music while they gorge on delectable food. So, if all of these details sound perfect and you are all in love with Thai cuisine and its culture, don’t forget to drop by to experience mini Thailand right here in Dubai.
Where: Dubai Media City Amphitheatre
When: November 28th – 30th
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