If you’re the type who plans your day around your next meal, here’s something worth clearing your schedule for. The Dubai Burger Championship is rolling back into Dubai from January 8 to 11, 2026. Get ready to witness Dubai Media City Amphitheatre transforming into one giant, glorious destination of burgers. From sizzling grills to fried heaven, heavy-hitting chefs, and enough mouthwatering aromas, it’s about to get challenging to control your cravings.
Dubai’s Biggest Burger Battle Is Back, And It’s Juicier Than Ever
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Forget your average food festivals. Dubai Burger Championship is the region’s biggest burger showdown. And it’s coming wrapped in Dubai Shopping Festival vibes. It’s about four days of pure burger madness in Dubai, where homegrown legends go head-to-head with some serious international brands.
The line-up? Well, you’ve got local favourites: Pickl, Salt, High Joint, Must, Flat Burger, and Beau, as mentioned by Visit Dubai. Every resident of Dubai swears by these brands we they need something messy, comforting, and outrageously good burgers. These are the spots that built Dubai’s burger culture, one juicy stack at a time.
Witness Global Burger Brands In Dubai
This time, they are against heavyweights from across the world. Black Bear from the UK, La Birra Bar from Argentina, Burger & Beyond from the UK, Rekas Burger from Sweden, and Holy Burger straight from Brazil. Each team arrives with its own style, flair, and secret sauces, apparently.
The exciting bit is that someone will walk away with the title of “Dubai’s Best Burger.”
Panel Of Expert Chefs To Pick The Winner
An international panel of chefs and regional food experts will judge, along with the crowd favourite. Public voting will help decide the winners, which means your opinion actually counts. Imagine eating your way through world-class burgers and knowing you’re shaping the final verdict.
The festival vibe is loud, lively, and honestly, a little addictive. Expect big crowds, great music, and stacks of burgers everywhere you look. And because it’s DSF, the city will crank up the energy while you munch on that last bite!
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Entry is AED 60 for four days of taste-testing greatness. This festival gives you the perfect excuse to indulge.
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First Published: December 01, 2025 4:55 PM