Dubai Food Festival Unveils Top Hidden Gems in Dubai

Press release

Published March 4th, 2018 - 08:37 GMT

Ahmed Al Khaja, CEO, Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment

The best of Dubai’s undiscovered culinary hotspots were celebrated last week at Etisalat Beach Canteen, as part of Dubai Food Festival 2018. Chosen by the city’s residents from amongst 35 restaurants, the top 10 Dubai Hidden Gems were awarded their titles by Ahmed Al Khaja, CEO, Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), an agency of Dubai Tourism.

With authentic flavours and great value, the top 10 Hidden Gems are offering a one-day only special deal during Dubai Food Festival, where diners can enjoy a two-course meal for only AED 25 per person.

While the Dubai Hidden Gems one-day meal deals have already begun, they will continue on weekdays until 8 March. The complete list of all 10 Hidden Gems is below:

Restaurant Name	Location	Date
Fish Hut	Oud Mehta	Offer complete
That Place Café	Jumeirah	Offer complete
Ayubowan	Jumeirah Lake Towers	Offer complete
Wok and Roll	Al Barsha	28 February
Grub Shack	Umm Hurair	1 March
Hot Palayok	Karama	4 March
Chai and Co.	Al Warqa	5 March
Smat Café and Restaurant	Uptown Mirdiff	6 March
Tum Tum Asia	Oud Mehta	7 March
Wooden Cellar	Dubai Sports City	8 March

For more information on the winners and meal deals, please visit www.dubaihiddengems.com.

Background Information

Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET)

With the ultimate vision of making Dubai the world’s leading commercial centre, investment hub and tourism destination, Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) is mandated to support the Government in positioning the emirate as a major hub for global economy and tourism, and in boosting the city’s economic and tourism competitiveness indicators. Under this remit, DET is driving efforts to further enhance Dubai’s diversified, innovative service-based economy to attract top global talent, deliver a world-class business environment and accelerate productivity growth. Additionally, DET is supporting Dubai’s vision to become the world’s best city to live and work in by promoting its diverse destination proposition, unique lifestyle and outstanding quality of life, overall.

DET is the principal authority for the planning, supervision, development and marketing of Dubai’s business and tourism sectors. It is also responsible for the licensing and classification of all types of businesses, including hotels, tour operators and travel agents. The DET portfolio includes Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing, Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment, Dubai Industries and Exports, Dubai Investment Development Agency (Dubai FDI) and Dubai SME, as well as Dubai College of Tourism, Dubai Calendar and Dubai Business Events.