Food & Drink
Dubai's best foodie experiences in April
Fri, March 24, 2023
From limited-time menus to popular pop-ups and iftar specials, here's your insider guide to sampling the city's culinary highlights.
From limited-time menus to popular pop-ups and iftar specials, here's your insider guide to sampling the city's culinary highlights.
Set sail for a delicious Dinner Time Story
With a focus on sustainability, JA Beach Hotel has launched an innovative culinary experience aboard a luxurious boat called Sirene, with locally sourced ingredients. Savour the freshest seafood served with theatrical flair during this five-course feast, where each dish narrates a story about pressing environmental issues. Arrive at 7pm for a 30-minute moonlit tour of the property's marina area and then dive into delicious plates – which look nothing less than impressive works of art – of zesty scallops mousse, tiger prawns and pan-seared seabass for AED399 per person.
Break your fast at the magnificent Dubai Opera

New eats at the Ramadan Street Food Festival

A festive food scene at Time Out Market

It promises to be a month full of delicious dinners and live entertainment, as Time Out Market Dubai gets decked out in twinkling lights, creating the perfect Ramadan ambience. Here you won't find the run-of-the-mill buffet-style iftar spread. Instead, you can savour special dishes from each of the 17 kitchens, including Vietnamese Foodies, BB Social Dining, Masti and Allo Beirut, every night from 6pm. Explore each eatery's offerings, order your favourites and enjoy your dinner at one of their communal tables.
Be generous with Rove Hotels this month
Relish a vegan fare at Emirates Bio Farm

For an unconventional iftar, head to Emirates Bio Farm, where you can dine inside a greenhouse. Traditional Ramadan recipes will be given a farmer’s twist, so expect dishes like pumpkin kibbeh and beetroot mutabbal on the menu. Arrive early to take a tour of the venue, learn about organic farming and go vegetable picking before sunset. Regular diners are welcome from Friday to Sunday, while corporate and group reservations are available only from Monday to Thursday.
Green Ramadan at Conrad Dubai
Conrad Dubai has launched a new campaign to reduce food waste during the Holy Month. Measures such as local sourcing, digital tracking to predict future procurement and production needs, composting leftovers and promoting plant-based plates have been put in motion to minimise negative environmental impact. Iftar here is priced at AED240 per person and features farm-to-table favourites, a dedicated vegan section and details about food-related emissions next to each dish on the menu.
Sample cocoa creations at Ganache Chocolatier
There’s a new chocolate shop in town and they’ve got everything from velvety caramels to nutty pralines and glazed bonbons to make all your sweet dreams come true. Ganache Chocolatier at Alserkal Avenue is a homegrown concept that sources the finest ingredients from countries like Switzerland, Belgium and France to create premium handmade chocolates. All their offerings – over 100 varieties – are produced in-house in their factory, so you can vouch for their freshness and quality. Best of all? There’s a wrapping and customisation counter on-site with an option to pick and pack your favourites in a box of your choice.
Get your forks ready for Dubai Restaurant Week
Visit Dubai's iconic waterside food pop-up

A resident favourite, Etisalat Beach Canteen returns this April with a special edition to mark 10 years of the Dubai Food Festival. Enjoy an amazing line-up of diverse culinary concepts, live entertainment and activities provided by the local community to keep the family entertained for hours. Get ready for 17 days of non-stop food, fun and fiestas at this outdoor carnival at Jumeirah Beach, located just behind Sunset Mall.