For Ramadan 2026, Carnival by Trèsind, the Michelin Guide–listed Indian restaurant in DIFC, has brought back Mumbai street food to Dubai. The much-loved Mohammed Ali Road–style street food pop-up is making a comeback in Dubai. After an overwhelming response last year, the team decided to return with more depth, more nostalgia, and flavours that feel closer to home.
Carnival by Trèsind Dubai Brings Back Mohammed Ali Road–Style Ramadan Street Food
For anyone who knows Mumbai during Ramadan, this pop-up mimics the idea and food and brings it to one of Dubai’s most upscale Indian restaurants.
The Spirit Of Mohammed Ali Road, Recreated Thoughtfully
Mohammed Ali Road during Ramadan is all about timing, energy, food and community. Families gather at sunset to break fast at the stalls with aromas hanging thick in the air. Carnival captures that mood and turns the experience into live cooking and familiar flavours. The dishes come with a touch of finesse from Trèsind’s culinary team.
The Signature Stations That Anchor The Experience
The Sikandari Raan Counter returns with slow-cooked roasted lamb leg arriving rich and tender, served with chutney pyaz and utta tava roti.
Right beside it, the Shalimar Haleem Center delivering comfort to guests. One can choose between mutton haleem and jackfruit haleem, both layered with mint, ginger, ghee, coriander, fried onions, green chillies, and a final squeeze of lemon.
Street Classics That Bring The Crowd Together
The Minara Masjid Tikka Biryani station offers variety. Chicken and mutton biryani sit alongside chicken tikka, lamb seekh, hung marghi tikka, and a veg mix grill biryani bhatti. Traditional accompaniments like biryani gravy, salaan, papad, and raita are available too. Then comes the Haaji Tikka Centre, serving tawa kaleji, tawa bheja, and soya sauya chaap with buttered pao.
The Al Akbar Fry Counter keeps things lively with kheema mini samosas, desi fish pakoda, chicken cheese cutlets, batata mirchi vada, and assorted vegetable fritters. That’s what good food memories are all about!
Desserts like rice phirni, shahi gulab jamun, and kesari badami shahi tukda close the meal on a gentle, celebratory note.
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Why This Pop-Up Still Matters
Carnival by Trèsind in Dubai isn’t just launching a pop-up; it is recreating a feeling only Mumbaikars away from home can feel. Open throughout Ramadan during iftar hours, the 2026 edition feels warmer and honours tradition while letting creativity support.
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