From MICHELIN stars to homegrown gems: Dubai Restaurant Week sets the table for 18 days of offers
Set-menu dining across luxury, casual, and award-winning restaurants citywide
DUBAI – Dubai Restaurant Week 2026 is set to transform the city’s dining landscape this May with one of its most expansive culinary editions to date.
Running from 1 to 17 May 2026, the event brings together more than 125 participating restaurants across Dubai, offering diners a curated selection of set menus at accessible price points.
With venues ranging from MICHELIN-recognised kitchens to independent homegrown favourites, the programme is designed to showcase the breadth of Dubai’s food scene in a structured and value-driven format.
Reservations for all participating restaurants will be managed exclusively through Careem DineOut, streamlining the booking experience for residents and visitors alike.
Dining scene
This year’s edition spans over 25 cuisines, reinforcing Dubai’s position as a global gastronomy hub. The participating restaurants include fine dining destinations, premium casual concepts, and locally inspired eateries that reflect the city’s multicultural identity. The line-up also features more than 30 MICHELIN Guide-listed restaurants, including at least one MICHELIN-starred venue, alongside entries recognised by Gault&Millau and MENA’s 50 Best Restaurants.
Among the notable names returning to the list are La Petite Maison, GAIA, Zuma, Chez Wam and Girl and the Goose, all of which bring established international acclaim to the programme. The diversity extends further with acclaimed homegrown concepts such as 11 Woodfire, Jun’s, HANU and Reif Japanese Kushiyaki, highlighting Dubai’s growing reputation for locally rooted culinary innovation.
Set menus
At the core of Dubai Restaurant Week 2026 are fixed-price dining experiences designed to make high-quality cuisine more accessible. Guests can choose from a two-course lunch menu priced at Dh125 per person, or a three-course dinner menu priced at Dh250 per person. These curated offerings allow diners to explore signature dishes from participating restaurants without the variability of à la carte pricing.
The format is intended to encourage discovery across different dining styles, whether that means sampling contemporary Japanese cuisine, refined Italian dishes, Latin American flavours, or modern Middle Eastern interpretations. Each menu is tailored by the restaurants themselves, ensuring that the experience reflects their individual culinary identity while remaining within the event’s structured pricing model.
Restaurant mix
The 2026 selection brings together a broad spectrum of culinary talent, including internationally renowned chefs and rising local names. Featured chefs include Nobu Matsuhisa, Gordon Ramsay, Izu Ani, Alvin Leung, Akira Back, Kelvin Cheung and Hadrien Villedieu, each contributing signature influences to the participating venues.
Alongside these global figures, Dubai Restaurant Week also highlights emerging and established homegrown concepts. Restaurants such as Gerbou, which focuses on Emirati hospitality and cultural expression, sit alongside newer openings like Siena, Son of a Fish, Tezukuri, Orilla and Canary Beach. This blend of established brands and new entrants reflects the evolving nature of Dubai’s dining landscape, where innovation and tradition continue to coexist.
Booking
This year, all reservations are exclusively available through Careem DineOut, marking a fully integrated digital booking process. Diners can browse participating restaurants, review menus and secure tables directly through the platform. This system has been designed to improve accessibility while supporting restaurants in managing demand during the 18-day event period.
Given the popularity of Dubai Restaurant Week, high-demand venues are expected to fill quickly, particularly those with limited seating or strong international recognition. Early booking is recommended for diners looking to secure prime time slots or popular restaurant choices across the city.