{"id":13327,"date":"2025-02-14T00:52:07","date_gmt":"2025-02-13T21:52:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dubaihelicopterflight.ae\/?p=13327"},"modified":"2025-02-14T00:52:07","modified_gmt":"2025-02-13T21:52:07","slug":"taste-of-dubai-festival-returns-with-culinary-delights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dubaihelicopterflight.ae\/index.php\/2025\/02\/14\/taste-of-dubai-festival-returns-with-culinary-delights\/","title":{"rendered":"Taste of Dubai Festival Returns with Culinary Delights"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Taste of Dubai Festival Returns!<\/h2>\n<p>The highly anticipated Taste of Dubai festival is making its grand return this week, and food enthusiasts are already buzzing with excitement. This vibrant celebration of culinary delights will take over the Dubai Media City Amphitheatre from Friday, February 14 to Sunday, February 16. Over the course of three days, a total of 16 incredible restaurants from around the city will unite in one location, bringing you the chance to indulge in some of Dubai&#8217;s most beloved dishes, along with exclusive offerings that you won&#8217;t find anywhere else.<\/p>\n<p>This event presents a fantastic opportunity to sample dishes from renowned establishments where securing a reservation can be quite challenging. While the initial lineup featured 12 restaurants, the final four have now been unveiled, including Mediterranean gem Blue Door, the London favorite Duck and Waffle, Italian sensation Monno, and the meat maestros Suma Gourmet. Tickets for this gastronomic extravaganza start at just Dhs75 per day, so be sure to book your tickets online to enjoy a discount on entry.<\/p>\n<h2>The Taste of Dubai Menus<\/h2>\n<p>Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a showcase of mouthwatering dishes, including the signature offering from Duck and Waffle (Credit: Taste of Dubai\/Duck and Waffle).<\/p>\n<h2>Blue Door<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Chef\u2019s cold mezze platter (choose any two of the following), Dhs35\n<ul>\n<li>Bosphorus octopus<\/li>\n<li>Yaz cacigi (vegetarian)<\/li>\n<li>Blue Door hummus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Grilled chicken kebab, Dhs35<\/li>\n<li>Turkish baklava, Dhs30<\/li>\n<li>Crispy manti (kid-approved), Dhs25<\/li>\n<li><strong>Taste of Dubai exclusive Valentine\u2019s dish:<\/strong> Adana kebab, Dhs35<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>City Social<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dubaihelicopterflight.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/taste-of-dubai-festival-returns-with-culinary-delights-0-yfGfBYi6.jpg\" alt=\"City Social\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Mac and cheese, Dhs35<\/li>\n<li>Avocado and Nashi pear salad (vegetarian), Dhs30<\/li>\n<li>Cookies and cream (vegetarian and kid-approved), Dhs25<\/li>\n<li><strong>Taste of Dubai exclusive Valentine\u2019s dish:<\/strong> City Social \u2018smash\u2019 burger, Dhs35<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Demon Duck<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dubaihelicopterflight.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/taste-of-dubai-festival-returns-with-culinary-delights-1-DEHhVp69.jpeg\" alt=\"Demon Duck\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Wasabi prawn toast, Dhs30<\/li>\n<li>Salt and pepper tofu (vegetarian), Dhs30<\/li>\n<li>Wagyu short rib gyoza, Dhs35<\/li>\n<li>Chicken fun guo (kid-approved), Dhs25<\/li>\n<li><strong>Taste of Dubai exclusive Valentine\u2019s dish:<\/strong> Slow-roasted Demon Duck in Calamansi bun, Dhs35<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Duck and Waffle<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dubaihelicopterflight.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/taste-of-dubai-festival-returns-with-culinary-delights-2-9aEfeJfN.jpg\" alt=\"Duck and Waffle\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Duck and waffle, Dhs35<\/li>\n<li>Cheesy polenta croquetas (vegetarian), Dhs30<\/li>\n<li>Lobster roll, Dhs35<\/li>\n<li>Ox cheek doughnut (kid-approved), Dhs25<\/li>\n<li><strong>Taste of Dubai exclusive Valentine\u2019s dish:<\/strong> For the love of fries, Dhs30<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Funkcoolio<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Pepperoni pizza, Dhs35<\/li>\n<li>Tartufo pizza (vegetarian), Dhs35<\/li>\n<li>Margherita pizza (vegetarian and kid-approved), Dhs25<\/li>\n<li><strong>Taste of Dubai exclusive Valentine\u2019s dish:<\/strong> Spicy duck pizza, Dhs35<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Goldfish<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Japanese Sriracha chicken slider, Dhs35<\/li>\n<li>Taj\u00edn fries (vegetarian), Dhs30<\/li>\n<li>Chicken wings, Dhs35<\/li>\n<li>Kids dirty fries (kid-approved), Dhs25<\/li>\n<li><strong>Taste of Dubai exclusive Valentine\u2019s dish:<\/strong> Garlic chicken slider, Dhs35<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Harummanis<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Chicken satay, Dhs35<\/li>\n<li>Wagyu beef satay, Dhs35<\/li>\n<li>Corn on cob (vegetarian and kid-approved), Dhs25<\/li>\n<li><strong>Taste of Dubai exclusive Valentine\u2019s dish:<\/strong> Wagyu tempeh slider, Dhs35<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Indya By Vineet<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dubaihelicopterflight.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/taste-of-dubai-festival-returns-with-culinary-delights-3-jd5F32p4.jpeg\" alt=\"Indya By Vineet\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Chole samosa chaat (vegetarian), Dhs30<\/li>\n<li>Butter chicken and saffron rice, Dhs35<\/li>\n<li>Amar Akbhar Anthony (vegetarian and kid-approved), Dhs25<\/li>\n<li><strong>Taste of Dubai exclusive Valentine\u2019s dish:<\/strong> Gulaabi puri chaat, Dhs30<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Le\u00f1a Dubai<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Smoked el nitro tomato, Dhs35<\/li>\n<li>Dani Garc\u00eda\u2019s iconic burger, Dhs35<\/li>\n<li><strong>Taste of Dubai exclusive Valentine\u2019s dish (vegetarian):<\/strong> Torta di rose, Dhs35<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Lush Burger DXB<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Beef burger, Dhs35<\/li>\n<li>Falafel burger, Dhs35<\/li>\n<li>Lamb Weston crisscut fries, Dhs30<\/li>\n<li>Frozen yoghurt (vegetarian and kid-approved), Dhs25<\/li>\n<li><strong>Taste of Dubai exclusive Valentine\u2019s dish:<\/strong> Chicken burger, Dhs35<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Maya Dubai<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Tacos de pollo en racado negro, Dhs35<\/li>\n<li>Guacamole tradicional (vegetarian), Dhs30<\/li>\n<li>Churro (kid-approved), Dhs25<\/li>\n<li><strong>Taste of Dubai exclusive Valentine\u2019s dish:<\/strong> Tacos de barbacoa, Dhs35<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Miss Lily\u2019s<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Jerk chicken, Dhs35<\/li>\n<li>Coconut curry (vegetarian), Dhs30<\/li>\n<li>Pepper shrimp, Dhs35<\/li>\n<li>Chicken slider (kid-approved), Dhs25<\/li>\n<li><strong>Taste of Dubai exclusive Valentine\u2019s dish:<\/strong> Pomegranate lamb, Dhs35<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Monno<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Truffle bomb (vegetarian), Dhs35<\/li>\n<li>Classic arancini, Dhs35<\/li>\n<li>Truffle bresaola deli, Dhs35<\/li>\n<li>Caprese focaccia (vegetarian and kid-approved), Dhs25<\/li>\n<li><strong>Taste of Dubai exclusive Valentine\u2019s dish:<\/strong> Baby lasagne, Dhs35<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Moti Mahal<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dubaihelicopterflight.ae\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/taste-of-dubai-festival-returns-with-culinary-delights-4-VBIbwvA4.jpeg\" alt=\"Moti Mahal\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Chicken malai kebab, Dhs35<\/li>\n<li>Tandoori stuffed potato (kid-approved), Dhs30<\/li>\n<li>Charcoal grilled lamb seekh kebab, Dhs35<\/li>\n<li>Cheese naan (vegetarian and kid-approved), Dhs25<\/li>\n<li><strong>Taste of Dubai exclusive Valentine\u2019s dish:<\/strong> Butter chicken pot pie, Dhs35<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Rhodes W1<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Mini sweetcorn burger (vegetarian), Dhs30<\/li>\n<li>Truffle macaroni cheese croquettes (vegetarian and kid-approved), Dhs25<\/li>\n<li>Sticky toffee pudding (vegetarian), Dhs30<\/li>\n<li><strong>Taste of Dubai exclusive Valentine\u2019s dish:<\/strong> Braised beef cheek, Dhs35<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Suma Gourmet<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Indilight turkey hotdog, Dhs30<\/li>\n<li>Lamb cutlets with tzatziki, Dhs35<\/li>\n<li>Indilight turkey meatballs (kid-approved), Dhs25<\/li>\n<li>Indilight turkey sliders (kid-approved), Dhs25<\/li>\n<li><strong>Taste of Dubai exclusive Valentine\u2019s dish:<\/strong> Suma selected wagyu beef burger, Dhs35<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For those looking to fully immerse themselves in this culinary journey, the Taster Package is available for Dhs180, which includes single-day entry along with two food and two drink vouchers, plus access to engaging cooking workshops. For those seeking a more lavish experience, the VIP package is priced at Dhs325, offering fast-track entry for a single day, three food vouchers, four drink vouchers, and exclusive access to the Taste VIP Lounge and numerous workshops. <\/p>\n<p>New for 2025, Taste of Dubai is introducing special packages designed for office groups of 10 or more. The Friday Work Social packages provide fast-track event entry before 3 PM, two food vouchers per person, VIP lounge access, and the option to add two drink vouchers per person, starting from just Dhs130 per person. To secure your spot, simply email marketing@mena-events.com.<\/p>\n<p>Cap off your weekend with the dedicated Sunday VIP Brunch Package, priced at Dhs375. This package grants you five food vouchers, five drink vouchers, and access to all the exciting features of the event.<\/p>\n<p><em>From Dhs75. Noon onwards, Fri Feb 14-Sun Feb 16. Dubai Media City Amphitheatre, Dubai Media City. For more information, visit tasteofdubaifestival.com. Tickets are available at platinumlist.net.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Other Things to Do in Dubai<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Here\u2019s how to eat at 10 expensive Dubai restaurants for less<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Discover early bird dinners, lunch specials, and more.<\/em><br \/>\n<strong>101 Best Breakfasts to Try in Dubai<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Find the perfect spot to kick off your morning in style.<\/em><br \/>\n<strong>50 Free Things to Do in Dubai<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Explore enjoyable activities that won\u2019t break the bank.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Experience the vibrant flavors of the Taste of Dubai Festival as it returns, celebrating culinary excellence from around the world. 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