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Dubai Restaurant Week Returns This Year from May 1 to 17

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Offering Exceptional Dining Experiences at Over 125 Restaurants

Participating restaurants represent more than 25 international cuisines, ranging from fine dining and upscale contemporary spots to popular local eateries and award-winning venues. Food enthusiasts can enjoy specially curated lunch menus for AED 125 and dinner menus for AED 250, with reservations available exclusively via the Careem DineOut app.

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Dubai Restaurant Week returns this May, offering food lovers the chance to savor a diverse selection of dishes from over 25 international cuisines, reflecting the vibrant culinary landscape of Dubai.

In this edition, over 125 restaurants will present exclusive menus designed to highlight the city’s global flavors at competitive prices from May 1 to 17, 2026. The selection spans luxury, contemporary, and local dining, including elite venues recognized by Michelin, Gault&Millau, and MENA’s 50 Best Restaurants.

The experience features a two-course lunch menu for AED 125 per person and a three-course dinner menu for AED 250 per person, providing an opportunity to dine at some of the city’s most sought-after locations. Guests can explore international kitchens including over 30 Michelin-listed restaurants. The lineup of participating chefs features global icons such as Nobu Matsuhisa, Gordon Ramsay, Izu Ani, Alvin Leung, Akira Back, Kelvin Cheung, and Hadrian Villedieu, alongside homegrown concepts like Girl and the Goose by Chef Gabriella Chamorro.

A key highlight of the 2026 edition is the full integration of bookings within the Careem DineOut app, providing a seamless platform for users to browse, discover, and book their tables in one place.

Ahmed Al Khaja, CEO of Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), stated: “Dubai Restaurant Week continues to showcase the incredible diversity and rapid growth of Dubai’s culinary sector. Since its launch with just 30 restaurants, the event has grown significantly. Today, with over 125 participants, it has become a premier annual highlight for food lovers.”

Al Khaja emphasized the importance of collaboration with private and public partners, noting that the partnership with Careem makes the booking process more accessible, allowing diners to reach their preferred experiences with ease.

Dubai Restaurant Week celebrates the city’s variety, from Japanese and Italian to Latin American and Middle Eastern cuisines, as well as unique local concepts like Gerbou, which honors Emirati hospitality. Fans are encouraged to view the full list and book exclusively through Careem DineOut.

Six Dining Experiences Not to Miss at One Za’abeel in 2026

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With 2026 just a couple of days away, One Za’abeel continues to position itself as one of Dubai’s most distinctive dining destinations. The iconic development brings together a curated selection of culinary concepts that reflect global flavors, creative chefs, and contemporary dining experiences.

Located mainly within Culinara, One Za’abeel’s social food hall at The Link on Level 24, these concepts highlight the destination’s philosophy of social dining, discovery, and repeat visits. Below is a curated list of the top six dining concepts at One Za’abeel that are set to stand out in 2026.

  • The Dish

Developed exclusively by Chef Sperxos for Culinara, One Za’abeel’s social food hall, The Dish reinterprets traditional Greek-Mediterranean cuisine with a trendy twist. The concept focuses on colorful seasonal produce, presented with panache and sophistication.

  • Kona By Rief

“Kona,” meaning “flour” in Japanese, brings together the foundations of Italian pizza with bold Asian influences. The menu features a selection of classic pizzas alongside adventurous creations using ingredients such as gochujang, as well as pasta dishes. Kona By Rief is available exclusively at Culinara.

  • Home Bakery Kitchen

A much-loved local phenomenon, Home Bakery Kitchen delivers comfort bakes and all-day classics that are ideal for relaxed meet-ups and casual lunches. The concept is located at The Concourse, Ground Level, and remains a dependable favorite for everyday dining.

  • Poké & Co

Poké & Co offers a contemporary, feel-good dining experience with a strong focus on fresh poké bowls, smoothies, and consciously sourced ingredients. Positioned as a healthy alternative within One Za’abeel’s eclectic dining scene, it is located at The Concourse, Ground Level.

  • Crudo by Roberto Segura

Celebrating Mediterranean and Peruvian cuisines, Crudo by Roberto Segura is led by renowned chef Roberto Segura. The concept emphasizes ultra-fresh raw ingredients sourced directly from the ocean, featuring citrus-marinated ceviches, delicate crudo, sushi, and poke. Crudo can be found at Culinara.

  • The Coffee Lab

Originating from Dubai’s Port Rashid district, The Coffee Lab is a respected local name known for its coffee expertise. Located at Culinara, it offers carefully selected coffee beans and freshly prepared pastries daily, from 7am until late.