LAUNCHES · UPDATED MAY 2026

‘Taste JLT’ Announced to Celebrate Dubai’s Most Diverse Dining District

Launched by DMCC, the two-week culinary festival celebrates the global flavours that define JLT’s renowned food scene.

Launched by DMCC, the two-week culinary festival celebrates the global flavours that define JLT’s renowned food scene.

Launched by DMCC, the two-week culinary festival celebrates the global flavours that define JLT’s renowned food scene.

Starts

29 May

2026

Ends

14 June

2026

Menus from

AED 50

2 or 3 courses

Venues

27+

Restaurants in JLT

Dubai, UAE — 25 May 2026: Foodies have a new reason to explore Jumeirah Lakes Towers, as Taste JLT makes its debut – a two-week celebration of the neighbourhood’s diverse culinary landscape.

Running from 29 May to 14 June, the festival brings together a wide selection of restaurants across JLT, each offering specially curated 2- or 3-course menus for a set price starting from AED 50, making it easier than ever to explore the concepts across the district.

Over the years, JLT has established itself as one of Dubai’s most popular dining destinations, home to hidden gems serving authentic cuisines and homegrown concepts that have become city-wide staples of Dubai’s dining scene, all within a walkable community.

Taste JLT is an opportunity not only to discover these culinary gems, revisit favourites and explore the neighbourhood through its food; but also to support the local businesses that play an important role in shaping Dubai’s reputation as a diverse and dynamic food scene.

Participating Venues (A–Z)

Bait Maryam  ·  Betawi  ·  Buffalo Wings & Rings  ·  Canary Club  ·  Chalco’s Mexican Grill  ·  Cibo Italiano  ·  CQ French Brasserie  ·  Daikan Ramen  ·  Golositalia  ·  Good Burger  ·  Hanoi Naturally  ·  Hawkerboi  ·  House of Indonesia  ·  Kimi Izakaya  ·  Maiz Tacos  ·  McGettigan’s  ·  Mythos Kouzina & Grill  ·  Nola Eatery & Social House  ·  Nonya  ·  Not Only Fish  ·  Paros  ·  Pitfire Pizza  ·  Rohini  ·  The Black Sheep  ·  The Mad Greeks  ·  UBK  ·  1762

Many of these concepts were created by individual entrepreneurs and chefs, offering more personal experiences and unique flavours.

With its pedestrian-friendly layout, waterfront views and growing mix of dining options, JLT offers an easy and accessible way to explore a variety of cuisines in one place.

For two weeks, Taste JLT will transform the neighbourhood into a curated food trail, giving diners the opportunity to experience a world of flavours across the best of JLT’s dining scene.

Explore all participating restaurants: jlt.ae/tastejlt

About DMCC

DMCC is a leading international business district that drives the flow of global trade through Dubai. We make it easier for our members to do business, helping them access the world’s fastest growing markets from a dynamic district that offers everything they need to thrive. This approach is why we are the preferred location for over 26,000 top multinationals and high-impact startups, contributing significantly to Dubai’s position as a global hub for trade and innovation. DMCC is where the world does business.

For more information, visit dmcc.ae.

About Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT)

Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT) stands out as a top destination in Dubai for living, working, and recreation. Shaped by the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC), the global epicentre of trade and enterprise, JLT is ‘a neighbourhood full of soul’, offering a vibrant mix of residential and commercial spaces.

For more information, visit jlt.ae.

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Explore Taste JLT — 29 May to 14 June 2026

27+ restaurants  ·  2 or 3-course menus from AED 50  ·  A world of flavours in one walkable neighbourhood.

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