Foodies of Dubai, this one's for you. The city of culinary delights has one more adventure for you, and it's an exciting one! Food halls where you can hop from one cuisine to another and indulge in international delicacies without boarding a flight. Sounds like a deal of a lifetime and we're in!
Explore one of the many mindblowing food halls flourishing in Dubai and indulge in a variety of different dishes and cuisines. Anything you crave, we bet these spots can satisfy!
Al Areesh Club Food Hall
Al Areesh Club is a health and sports club in Dubai Festival City, and in order to go with their goal of promoting wellbeing, they've opened up a food hall a short drive away from Dubai Festival City Mall. The stylishly minimalist space is host to a few carefully created options, including B&B for top-quality meat, Earthy Blend offering the freshest possible deli selection, as well as a bakery, coffee outlet and Twisty Treats’ soft-serve ice cream and gelato.
Timing: Daily from 8AM till 11PM
Location: Al Badia Blvd, Dubai Festival City Mall, Dubai
Contact: (04) 232 5670
Depachika
Depachika is more than just a food hall showcasing a wide range of gourmet treats. it is rather like a food themed park experience taking you through a foodies’ paradise. Hosting over 10 different brand, this is the ultimate destination for a foodie explorer!
Timing: Sunday - Tuesday & Thursday from 10AM till 10PM, Wednesday from 8:30AM till 10PM, Friday & Saturday from 10AM till 12AM
Location: Nakheel Mall, The Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
Contact: (04) 363 3633
Downtown Kitchens
Visit Downtown Kitchens, an artisanal market hall in Downtown Dubai, hosting an eclectic combination of homegrown and international culinary talent. From Dubai's first truffle shop, Truffle House, to pizzas and creative desserts and even direct access to The Dubai Mall, this is the perfect spot to refuel after touring around the heart of Dubai!
Timing: Daily from 11AM till 11PM
Location: Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd, Downtown Dubai, Dubai
Contact: (04) 366 1688
Flayva
Craving a spicy kick, a savoury delight, or a sweet treat? Look no further than Flayva, the vibrant food hall at Al Ghurair Centre. From Nashville hot chicken at Hangry Joe's to mouth-watering Turkish dishes at Turk Cuisine, gourmet burgers at Holy Buns by SMK, and sushi at Fudo Sushi, Flayva offers a global dining experience under one roof. Whether you're looking for a quick mid-week bite or a fun-filled evening hangout, head down to Flayva and explore your next favourite dish!
Timing: Monday - Friday from 10AM till 10PM, Saturday & Sunday frpm 10AM till 12AM
Location: Ground Floor at Deira Atrium, Al Ghurair Centre, Al Rigga Rd, Deira, Dubai
Contact: 800 24227
Food Central
One of Dubai's acclaimed shopping destinations, City Centre Deira, has reinvented themselves with their newest edition, Food Central. A vibrant food hub housing numerous outlets including film-inspired Kitchen 35, The Acai Spot, BKK Bistro, Balqees Honey, a dedicated Nutella outlet and more. Huge windows give the greenery-infused seating area great views to Downtown Dubai’s skyline for diners to enjoy along with their meals.
Timing: Daily from 10AM till 12AM
Location: City Centre Deira, Dubai
Contact: (04) 295 4545
Kitch-In
Kitch-In is a food hall nestled in the buslting locality of DIFC. With over 15 food brands and multiple cuisines inlcuding burgers, Greek and Indian delicacies, this spot is a foodies gateway to heaven!
Timing: Daily from 8AM till 12AM
Location: The Marble, Precinct Building 5, The Walk, Trade Centre, DIFC, Dubai
Contact: (04) 584 6959
Market Island
Market Island, the largest food hall in the Middle East, and it's opening soon at The Festival City Mall for the people of Dubai to get a taste. Spanning 70,000 square feet, the licensed food hall is home to a diverse range of cuisines and includes more than 50 food outlets and restaurants from across the world. It is located on the north side of the mall’s ground floor and finally opens in December 2024. Boasting a seating capacity of over 3,500, the food hall will feature different food stations, dedicated restaurant spaces, bars and lounges.
Timing: Opening in December 2024
Location: Crescent Dr, Dubai Festival City, Dubai
Contact: m-island.space
Neighbourhood Food Hall
Neighbourhood Food Hall, as the name suggests, is a popular dining destination within the Motor City Neighbourhood. Curated to include only niche, owner-driven homegrown brands – think High Joint burgers, Authentic Ceylon curries and Maru Udon noodles – the nine-strong contingent of brands will satiate your every whim from spicy delights to fast-casual favourites. So grab a seat and enjoy one of the many dishes from the talented chefs of the city!
Timing: Sunday - Thursday from 12PM till 11PM, Friday & Saturday from 12PM till 12AM
Location: Motor City, Green Community Motor City, Dubai
Contact: 055 856 9696
South Market Food Hall
At the heart of Gate Avenue is The South Market, an exciting and vibrant food hall and the first of it's kind in Dubai. Covering a space of over 30,000 sqft, the South Market delivers an eclectic culinary journey encompassing a total of 13 different kitchens! This aspirational food experience is home to multiple tenanted themed restaurants serving cuisines from all over the world.
Timing: Saturday - Thursday from 10AM till 10PM, Friday from 12PM till 10PM
Location: Sheikh Zayed Rd, Trade Centre, DIFC, Dubai
Contact: (04) 362 2222
Streetery Food Hall
Streetery is an Asian food hall offering a diverse selection of Thai, Chinese, Malaysian, Indonesian, and Singaporean outlets. Indulge in your favorite Asian comfort foods and at eccentric spot also crowned as Dubai's favorite spot for street food!
Timing: Monday - Wednesday from 11AM till 11PM, Thursday - Sunday from 11AM till 1AM
Location: Shop No. D6B, Lake level, Cluster D, JLT, Dubai
Contact: (04) 587 3373
The Daily DXB
Dubai is dedicated to bring you it's full culinary experience from the moment you enter till your flight goodbye! The Daily DXB, located inside the Dubai International Airport, is a food hall designed to do just that! Send your taste buds on an international adventure without even boarding your flight and find dishes from every corner of the globe.
Timing: Open 24 hours
Location: Concourse B, Dubai International Airport, Dubai
Contact: 056 368 1065
Time Out Market
Time Out Market Dubai, a vibrant food and cultural market that brings the best of the city together under one roof. Located in the Souk Al Bahar in Downtown Dubai, guests can explore 17 different food concepts by the city's best chefs and restaurateurs, 3 bars and an environment filled with creativity and culture. Don't miss out on the All Day, Every Day Happy Hours deal with beers starting from AED40 and wine from AED45 & signature mixed drinks from AED55!
Timing: Monday - Thursday from 12PM till 12AM, Friday from 12PM till 1AM, Saturday from 10AM till 1AM, Sunday from 10AM till 12AM
Location: Level 3, Souk Al Bahar, Downtown Dubai, Dubai
Contact: 054 375 2421
More in the world of food...
We cannot talk about food halls without mention one of the most iconic of it's kind, Global Village. With over 75 pavillions each dedicated to different countries serving traditional dishes and much more, Global Village is the biggest adventure for the city's food enthusiasts! Reopening soon on the 16th of October 2024 for another strong season of magical entertainment and delights!