2 days to go for Taste of Dubai 2026: 16 dishes exclusive to the food fest

And they start at just Dh25... you are welcome

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Karishma H. Nandkeolyar, Assistant Online Editor
Taste of Dubai is back.
Taste of Dubai is back.
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Heading to the Taste of Dubai this weekend? You’ve got to have a plan: a budget, both for your wallet and your appetite. Sixteen of the city’s best restaurants are serving up delectable menus – with something limited-edition that’ll only be found here and child-friendly meals that’ll have even the fusspot in the family drooling – but that just means you need to be strategic, so you can try the stuff you really want to bite into.

The menus are out already – so if one-of-a-kind meals are what whet your appetite, follow along… these are the specials:

Akira Back: Prawn Bao Dh35

Demon Duck Dubai: Slow-roasted Demon Duck Dh35

Duck & Waffle: Cookie Dough Sando Dh30

Franky’s Pizzeeria: Ndjua Arancini Dh30

Indya by Vineet: Gulaabi Puri Chaat Dh30

Khadak: Pathar Ka Gosht: Dh35

Lena Dubai Smoked Room: Caramalised Rice Pudding Dh25

Lento: Double Cooked Fries Dh35

Lowe: Chipotle Beef Skewers Dh35

Maya be Chef Richard Sandoval: Taco Caramelo Dh35

Nama Yoso: Avocado Dream Dh25

Rhodes W1: Braised Beef Cheek Dh35

The Beam by Nick Alvis: Truffle Braised Short Rib & Portobello Short Crust Pie Dh35

The Guild: Yorkshire Royale Dh35

Ting Irie: Taste of the Caribbean Dh35

Indilight Turkey: Turnburgers Dh35

 Don't miss it!

Taste of Dubai will run between Feb 6 and Feb 8. Tickets can be bought at Platinumlist.net

Karishma H. Nandkeolyar
Karishma H. NandkeolyarAssistant Online Editor
Karishma Nandkeolyar is a lifestyle and entertainment journalist with a lifelong love for storytelling — she wrote her first “book” at age six and has been chasing the next sentence ever since. Known for her sharp wit, thoughtful takes, and ability to find the humor in just about anything, she covers everything from celebrity culture and internet trends to everyday lifestyle moments that make you go, “Same.” Her work blends insight with a conversational tone that feels like catching up with your cleverest friend — if your friend also had a deadline and a latte in hand. Off-duty, Karishma is a proud dog mom who fully believes her pup has a personality worth documenting, and yes, she does narrate those inner monologues out loud. Whether she’s writing features, curating content, or crafting the perfect headline, Karishma brings curiosity, creativity, and just the right amount of sarcasm to the mix.

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