Clear your calendar and hold off on the juice cleanses — Dubai Restaurant Week is back from 9 to 25 May 2025, bringing 17 days of citywide culinary celebrations. From casual street eats to fine-dining delights, the event is all about showcasing the diversity and creativity of Dubai’s food scene.

This year’s edition will feature more than 100 participating restaurants, each offering exclusive set menus at accessible prices:

  • AED 125 for two-course menus
  • AED 250 for three-course menus

 

 

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Whether you’re craving modern European fare or Japanese street food, there’s something for every kind of diner. Some of the city’s most buzzed-about spots have already confirmed their participation:

  • Studio Frantzen at Atlantis The Palm is joining the lineup with a curated menu highlighting Nordic-Asian fusion.
  • XU at Kempinski Hotel, Mall of the Emirates is putting forward dishes like Crispy Salt and Pepper Squid and Duck Spring Rolls.
  • REIF Japanese Kushiyaki (Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand 2024) in Dar Wasl is serving up flavour-packed bites including Crispy Baby Squid, Creamy Miso Burrata, and Angus Beef Claypot.
  • Duck & Waffle in DIFC, one of Dubai’s newest additions, is also part of the festival with a special menu offering.

More names are expected to be announced soon, so food lovers might want to keep an eye on updates as the event approaches.

 

Dubai Restaurant Week isn’t only about affordable menus. The festival also brings a full calendar of food-related events, pop-ups, and appearances from culinary personalities, along with sustainability-focused dining experiences.

It’s a chance to taste dishes from MICHELIN-starred chefs, discover new favourite spots, and celebrate the chefs, creators, and influencers who shape Dubai’s ever-evolving dining landscape. Don’t miss the ultimate experience at Dubai Restaurant Week 2025 this May.