Dubai Restaurant Week is back and if your “restaurants to try” list has been piling up, this is your sign to finally book that table.
Running from May 1 to 17, the city-wide dining event brings together more than 125 restaurants across 25+ cuisines, turning Dubai into a two-week food trail. But beyond the numbers, this year’s edition is really about access, giving diners a way into some of the city’s most in-demand (and often hard-to-book) spots at a fraction of the usual cost.
What’s on the menu?
First, the value. Expect two-course lunches priced at Dh125 and three-course dinners at Dh250, with menus built around signature dishes (not scaled-down versions). That means you’re actually getting a proper taste of what these kitchens do best.
Then comes the line-up. Over 30 MICHELIN Guide-listed restaurants are part of the programme, including a one-star venue, alongside names recognised by Gault&Millau and MENA’s 50 Best. Think big-hitters like Nobu, Gordon Ramsay’s concepts, Akira Back and Izu Ani… places that are usually reserved for those special occasions.
There’s also a strong showing from Dubai’s homegrown scene, which continues to shape the city’s dining identity. Concepts like Girl & The Goose and Gerbou bring a more local approach, whether it’s Central American flavours or a modern take on Emirati cuisine.
Cuisine-wise, it’s as diverse as you’d expect: Japanese, Italian, Indian, Latin American, Middle Eastern and more, all under one umbrella.
One key update this year is that bookings are exclusively through Careem DineOut. It’s a fully integrated system, so you can browse and reserve in a few taps with no back-and-forth calls or waitlists.
Dubai Restaurant Week has come a long way since its early days with just 30 venues. Now, it’s one of the most anticipated food events on the calendar and for eager Dubai diners, a smart way to explore the city’s ever-expanding food scene without committing to a full-price splurge.
Reservations are now live and if past editions are anything to go by, the most popular spots won’t stay available for long.
Source: Khaleej Times