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.
Dubai – Qahwa World
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.
