Dubai is strengthening its global position as a leading destination in the food and restaurant sector

The Department of Economy and Tourism in Dubai hosted the third periodic meeting with the partners of the food and restaurant sector, the main event that brings together the main stakeholders in the food and beverage sector in Dubai. Brief on the Dubai Food Festival 2023, which enhances the status Dubai as a leading global destination for food tourism.

Held at Caesars Palace Bluewaters Dubai, the event was attended by 150 food, restaurant and culinary partners, as well as hotel groups, destinations and food and beverage experts.

The meeting was held within the framework of the Gastronomy Always On campaign launched by the Department of Economy and Tourism in Dubai, which aims to enhance Dubai's position as a global center for food and culinary arts, and a destination that attracts successful restaurants, distinguished chefs, gourmets, food lovers and lovers of unique travel experiences.

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During the meeting, the Department of Economy and Tourism in Dubai presented the opportunities available with the stakeholders in the food and restaurant sector during the events that will be organized during the coming period, as well as the new content series. Activities and partnerships that support and promote the food and beverage sector were also highlighted with the aim of strengthening the dynamic system of the city that includes More than 13 thousand restaurants and cafes, and benefit from their support to establish Dubai as a global destination for food and dining throughout the year.

The Department of Economy and Tourism in Dubai revealed new details related to the upcoming tenth session of the Dubai Food Festival, amid the sector's preparations to welcome the new year 2023.

The Dubai Food Festival, which will be held from April 21 to May 7, 2023, showcases the diversity and creativity of culinary arts offerings in Dubai, through a diverse schedule of events and activities that celebrate local concepts, Emirati and international cuisine, as well as highlight global trends and art pioneers. Culinary and creative chefs.

The festival, which lasts for 17 days, witnesses a series of events, activities and performances, and is witnessing the return of an activity Beach Canteen sponsored by EtisalatWhere a range of food is served to restaurants that originated locally; as well Dubai Restaurant Week, which witnesses the presentation of distinctive menus in 50 of the best restaurants in Dubai; Besides effectiveness 100 Journey into the world of flavors, which includes premium educational sessions, chef's table experiences, partner events, culinary concepts, and tasting experiences with resident and visiting chefs across Dubai, in addition to the launch of the main course b 10 dirhamsWhere more than 300 restaurants and cafes offer the most delicious dishes and classic flavors at affordable prices, in celebration of the tenth session of the festival, and the new concepts for the year 2023 also include a program Chefs in Dubai Chefs in Town New, in addition to more events that will be announced later.

During the meeting, an episode of a new content series on food and culinary arts was presented to the department, which will be issued under the title Cooks on the bus Chefs on A BusWhere Chef Sahar Al-Awadi, who specializes in pastry and award-winning ten top chefs in Dubai, hosts and gets to know their favorite restaurants in various parts of Dubai. This step comes after the successful launch of a group of food-related content programs during the past twelve months to highlight the food scene in Dubai, through the presentation of two episodes of the program Made in Dubai With Peyman Al Awadi, the latest program focusing on Dubai's street food, as well as a program Meet the chefs The famous, which meets the top chefs of the city's restaurants such as Massimo Bottura, Jamie Oliver, and Chef Shaheen, who recently moved to Dubai, and all these activities are launched with the support of major global content partners such as ICE and Dubaieats @ channel of the Department of Economy and Tourism in Dubai.

And he said Ahmed Al Khaja, CEO of the Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment: “In 2022, Dubai achieved important achievements, especially in the food and beverage sector. And that, in line with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, may God protect him, aiming to make Dubai the preferred city in the world for life, work and visit, we are proud of the fruitful and constructive cooperation with our partners to contribute to the development of the food and restaurant sector. Unique and diverse in the emirate. Since the beginning of this year, we have witnessed several initiatives and achievements, including the launch of the first Michelin guide in Dubai, the introduction of the “Golitt & Milo” guide, as well as the launch of the 50 Best Restaurants Awards in the Middle East and North Africa, and the hosting of a package of other awards dedicated to local and luxury restaurants. in Dubai. We thank our partners for their constant contact with us and discussing matters that will achieve more successes and achievements during the year 2023, to be greater than what was achieved during the year 2022.”

Dubai continues to grow to become one of the most distinctive destinations in the world, and its food sector is diversifying and developing in line with this expansion, which is a major driver for the growth of the tourism sector. As the emirate attracted more than 11.4 million international visitors between January and the end of October 2022, and it was ranked first in the best global destination, and fourth in the category of food lovers in the Travelers’ Choice Awards 2022 from the “Trip Advisor” site, which reflects the importance and diversity of this sector.

The Gastronomy Always On campaign and its specialized team support the food and restaurant sector, and host a group of culinary arts events that aim to highlight the ingredients that make Dubai a global center for diverse culinary experiences, and also contribute to the advancement of food tourism, through what it offers. High standards, diverse and authentic offers that guarantee everyone excellent experiences at reasonable prices.