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Hedonists, foodies and gourmand’s rejoice! Savor gastronomic delights and fuel their appetite for culture with a culinary extravaganza, as Expo 2020 Dubai opens its doors to award-winning chefs and never-before-seen dining concepts across over 200 eateries.

Experience non-stop openings of the world’s greatest food concepts this Expo 2020 Dubai. With food central to Expo 2020 Dubai’s multicultural experience, visitors can try everything including local gems, authentic street food, and fine dining tasting menus.

Scheduled to run until 31st March, Expo 2020 Dubai is a stage for the globe’s hottest chefs, with a stellar cast featuring the most talked-about restaurants and buzziest bars. With iconic openings, international chefs and live music throughout the month, it’s inevitable to create reasons to visit every day of the week. Book your tickets and experience ADRIFT Burger Bar from Gypsy Chef, David Myers and Long Chim, a concept from Chef David Thompson, and much more.

Here is a taste of what to expect:

1. Rising Flavours – Celebrating The Best Of The Gulf’s Culinary Heritage

The Rising Flavours Food Hall is inspired by the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), shining a light on the region’s cultures and unique take on international cuisines. Each chef-led pod will represent the nine countries, with rotating guest chefs and live cooking shows led by eminent names. Conceived by industry figureheads from the region, the ground floor is home to a regularly rotating line-up of culinary pods, featuring chefs and restaurants that demonstrate the gastronomic variety of each GCC country, including concepts from the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman and Saudi Arabia.

2. The Jubilee Gastronomy Restaurant, Dining Room, Lounge And Rooftop Bar

Dining redefines at Expo 2020 Dubai as Jubilee Gastronomy presents a schedule of unique gastronomy experiences at their signature Chef’s Table concept. Hosting an intimate lunch and dinner degustation experience every Tuesday throughout Expo 2020 Dubai, 26 of the world’s greatest chefs will create a signature four and nine-course menu, followed by appearances from celebrated local chefs twice weekly. Jubilee’s signature menu by Chef Guilherme will be available throughout.

3. The Future Of Food: Epochal Banquet By Bompas & Parr

A pioneering culinary experience inspired by space, microbiology, artificial intelligence and hyperintelligence. The Future of Food: Epochal Banquet is a never-before-seen experience cooked up by UK-based multi-sensory experience design studio Bompas & Parr. Diners will have the opportunity to taste super-light delicacies formed using the same technique that NASA uses to collect comet dust; edible creations that glow in the dark; flavour-changing desserts; ultra-rare ingredients, including new-to-the-plate plants; and much more. The curated experience features a multi-course exploratory menu, designed to entertain and inspire while exploring themes involving the future of food.

4. Alkebulan – The World’s First African Dining Hall

Marking its debut at Expo 2020 Dubai, Alkebulan – the oldest name for Africa and translating to ‘Mother of Mankind’ or ‘Garden of Eden’ – is a culinary concept curated by award-winning chef Alexander Smalls, a classically trained opera singer-turned-restaurateur. The dining hall is a celebration of African cuisine, designed as a showcase of contemporary African food and music from across the continent. Each counter and concept – 11 in total — has its own unique design that honours the individuality of the region, cuisine, and chef.

5. The National By Geoffrey Zakarian – A Contemporary, Grand Café

This Expo, US-based chef Geoffrey Zakarian brings to life his vision of a contemporary grand café at The National – offering Zakarian’s signature modern American cuisine – a style of cooking that has earned him critical acclaim for its fresh and accessible menu concentrating on fresh ingredients prepared with classic techniques.

6. Learn The Skills Of Artisan Baking With London-Based Bakery – Bread Ahead

With a cult following with Londoners and food fanatics across the globe, Bread Ahead brings forth its signature doughnuts. Try the classic vanilla or salted honeycomb and caramel combination, and sourdough pizzas. Bread Ahead will also run a series of baking workshops with their on-site bakery school, led by masterful tutors. Join Bread Ahead this October for an insight into the art of artisan baking, and perfect your sourdough loaf.

Additionally, restaurants like Scarpetta’s first-ever Burrata Bar, Canvas by Coffee + Culture, Alif Café by farm2table and local favourites Ravi’s, Dampa Seafood Grill, Chicken Tikka Inn, Al Farwania, Grand Beirut, Maraheb, The Majlis Café, Kojaki, and Rohit Ghai’s Kutir, Baron await. Don’t miss international dining from DA by Crab Chic, Irish Village, Fish Beach Taverna, and over 100 restaurants representing country pavilions now open for guests to visit and indulge in an experience of a lifetime.