As the highly anticipated second edition of Eat Spain Drink Spain takes center stage, a vibrant celebration of European food is officially taking over the local culinary scene. The lavish epicurean celebration will be hosted throughout the month at fine dining restaurants and retail outlets in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. And with this all-important scheduling and venue information in hand at the start of your reading journey, foodies can easily plan their weekend food itineraries, make reservations at coveted tapas lounges, and indulge to the fullest in authentic Mediterranean flavours, without missing a single bite of the limited-time menus.
This incredible month-long event, part of the prestigious national campaign celebrating its extensive culinary heritage, was organised with great passion by Foods and Drinks from Spain in conjunction with Alimentos de España. The festival’s broader purpose is to provide local diners a comprehensive immersion into the range of food from the Iberian Peninsula. This program delivers the best of Madrid and Barcelona directly to the sparkling emirates, whether your ideal evening comprises sharing exquisite tapas plates, tasting freshly cooked Mediterranean seafood or simply soaking up the bustling, dynamic ambiance. We warmly welcome seasoned foodies and adventurous foodies searching for an exciting chance to explore entire new culinary profiles.
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Special Menus at Premium Venues
Some of the city’s most beloved restaurants have come together to provide one-of-a-kind, time-limited experiences that will generate a really wide metropolitan impact. Diners expect chef-curated shared feasts, superb paired dinners and immersive tasting menus particularly designed to transport guests straight to the warm coastal regions of Europe. Popular restaurants like Barrafina, Besar, the high-end Leña by Dani García, Lola Taberna, Salero, El Sur and the lovely Tagomago are opening their doors in Dubai.
Meanwhile, the residents of the neighbouring city may enjoy the festivities in upscale places like Marcella, José by Pizarro and 99 Sushi Bar. Your evening may easily include lively, foot-stomping flamenco shows, deeply engaging cultural music, or wonderfully relaxed Sunday brunch sessions overlooking the breathtaking city canals, depending on where you choose to book a table.
Mix & Match Drinks and Grapes
And no authentic Mediterranean dinner would be complete without the judicious addition of superb, expertly paired beverages. This year, leading beverage distributor MMI is actively participating in the massive event to further improve the dining experience. They’re happy to give a carefully curated selection of premium drinks, sourced straight from the most famous and historically significant Designation of Origin regions in the European country. These specialist beverage promotions may conveniently be found online throughout the month, offering the casual enthusiast and seasoned connoisseur alike the ideal opportunity to discover sensational new taste notes which will perfectly complement their savoury, very spicy meals.
Actual Promotions in Grocery and Retail
The festive culinary journey artfully navigates the everyday kitchens of the local population, well beyond the confines of fine-dining restaurants. This version has a very handy new feature with large food outlets and specialist boutiques playing a big role. With a lot of promotional work at Kibsons, clients may joyfully put their physical and digital baskets with highly real, imported things.
And specialised stores like Do Gourmet and La Despensa are more than happy to provide a broad range of popular local pantry staples online and in-store. Thanks to this fantastic retail integration, keen home chefs can easily fill their pantry with premium olive oils, authentic spices and preserved delights, recreating their favourite restaurant-quality meals at home even after fall has officially finished.
Enjoy the Mediterranean with The Next Dubai
The sheer scale of this culinary invasion offers almost infinite opportunities to engage with the culture, whether it’s ordering a lavish banquet delivered to your door, shopping for raw, authentic ingredients, reserving a romantic table for a highly specialised evening or discovering a new favourite vintage. This whole month is a wonderful reminder of the deep ties food creates throughout the city’s different communities. Keep your daily reading firmly on The Next Dubai so you never miss a crucial update on new restaurant openings, unusual chef partnerships and everything shaping the city’s bustling culinary scene.
