Dubai, 30 April, 2026: Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) is gearing up to deliver an exceptional dining experience for residents and visitors at the highly anticipated Dubai Restaurant Week 2026. Launched by Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment, part of Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism, the citywide event will run from 1 to 17 May. A leading gastronomic destination, DIFC will welcome discerning diners to explore a curated selection of set lunch and dinner menus across its finest establishments throughout the 17-day festival.

Some of DIFC’s restaurants are participating for the first time and include Gaia, Zuma, L'Atelier Robuchon, Le Petit Beefbar Dubai, Avli by tashas, Shanghai Me Dubai, Amazónico, MINA Brasserie, CLAP Restaurant Dubai, Roberto's Dubai, Sexy Fish, LPM and Chic Nonna. 

The annual Dubai Restaurant Week is a key event in the city’s culinary calendar, celebrating Dubai's rich and diverse food scene while offering diners exceptional value for money. Featuring in-restaurant promotions for lunch and dinner and celebrating global cuisines, Dubai Restaurant Week 2026 will see fine dining and award-winning restaurants at DIFC offer specially crafted menus that highlight their unique culinary flair. 

Diners at select DIFC restaurants can enjoy a delightful two-course lunch menu (starter and main, or main and dessert) for just AED 125, or a three-course dinner menu (starter, main, and dessert) for AED 250. These exclusive menus, offering a minimum 30 per cent off standard prices, will include vegetarian choices and complimentary water.  

“As a leading cultural and lifestyle destination in Dubai, DIFC is home to a diverse portfolio of the finest globally recognised dining concepts,” said Saleh Al Akrabi, Chief Real Estate Officer at DIFC Investments. “Dubai Restaurant Week is an excellent platform for our restaurants to showcase their exceptional offerings, and we are pleased to see DIFC play a role in bringing this city-wide culinary celebration to life.”

Reservations for Dubai Restaurant Week at DIFC venues can be made through the DineOut feature on the Careem application, where diners can explore participating venues, browse curated set menus and secure bookings in just a few steps.

The feature offers a seamless and flexible booking experience, with options to reserve or pay in advance, and instant confirmations issued upon booking, ensuring convenience throughout the 17-day programme.

DIFC is a vibrant lifestyle destination, blending world-class dining, art, fashion, and retail. The Centre is easily accessible by Dubai Metro, with the Financial Centre Metro Station a short three-minute walk away. Ticketless parking solutions are available across the destination, complemented by seamless Salik-enabled access.