- Dive into a culinary adventure with over 24 mouthwatering dining options, a foodie’s paradise.
- Guests can indulge in cuisines from all around the world with over 100 dishes to try from!
- Enjoy mouthwatering treats from food trucks, pop-ups and iconic restaurants.
- Captivating live bands, street shows, parades, the return of the Dino Parade, DJ & Live Singing, and exciting meet-and-greets.
- Experience the magic of the fireworks every Saturday and daily eco-friendly laser shows you won’t want to miss.
Dubai, UAE, 22January 2025: Foodies, families, and fun-seekers, get ready for an unforgettable experience! For the very first time, Dubai Parks™ and Resorts is launching the RIVERLAND™ Dubai Food Festival—a mouthwatering extravaganza taking place at RIVERLAND™ Dubai from Friday, 24th January. This one-of-a-kind event invites visitors to explore a world of flavours, enjoy culinary delights, and create lasting memories—all included with a single ticket!
With over 24 dining options and over 100 dishes, the festival offers something for every palate. Guests can start their journey at the T-Rex Adventure Café, where bold flavours meet a prehistoric theme. Other highlights include Italian classics at Viva Ristorante or grilled specialties at Al Mashowa. Need a pick-me-up? Stop by Espresso Riverland Café for your caffeine fix or enjoy a hot, fresh slice from Artisan Crust Pizza.
The line-up also features juicy burgers from Flip n’ Burger, authentic Indian snacks at Yalla Bombay, and plenty more. For a sweet treat, guests can indulge in spun-sugar cotton candy from Fluffy Delights. Each food outlet showcases cuisines from all over the world including Mexico, USA, India, Italy and more.
The festival is about more than just food—it’s packed with entertainment! The lineup features thrilling performances, from dynamic live music and pulsating DJ sets that will keep your feet tapping, to lively parades that bring the streets to life with colour and energy. Over the weekend, visitors can enjoy live performances including a Latin band, a Pop band and an Arabic band, adding a diverse musical flavour to the festival.
Also, don’t miss out on RIVERLAND™ Dubai’s fleet of food trucks offering everything from melt-in-your-mouth donuts and refreshing juices to spicy Chaat & Chai, hotdogs, shawarma, tacos, and street corn. Whether you’re grabbing a quick bite or settling in for a meal, the festival promises endless culinary discoveries.
Adding a prehistoric twist, the much-loved Dino Parades return, featuring towering dinosaurs marching through the festival, captivating kids and adults alike. The Dino meet-and-greet sessions offer a unique opportunity for guests to interact with these fascinating creatures, making for unforgettable family moments. Children can also look forward to face painting and arts & crafts activities during the weekends, ensuring endless fun for the little ones.
As the sun sets, the festival lights up with eco-friendly laser shows daily at 7:30pm, 8:20pm, and 9:30pm, and a spectacular fireworks display every Saturday at 9:30pm.
Tickets for this culinary adventure start at just AED 50, which includes five food and drink tokens along with entry to RIVERLAND™ Dubai. For those with a bigger appetite, the AED 100 package offers 12 tokens and entry. Annual Pass members can enjoy an exclusive deal for AED 50, including six tokens. Already in the park or an annual pass holder? In-park packages are available for AED 50 with six tokens to spend on your favorite festival treats. With every ticket, guests can take a spin on the Wheel of Fortune, adding a dash of excitement and the chance to win extra tokens to fuel their festival feast!
Whether guests are enjoying crispy tacos, sipping on slushies, or indulging in a slice of gooey pizza, the RIVERLAND™ Dubai Food Festival guarantees to leave guests full, happy, and ready for more.
For more information, please visit www.riverlanddubai.com or call 800-AMAZING (2629464).
About Dubai Parks™ and Resorts
Dubai Parks™ and Resorts, part of Dubai Holding Entertainment, is the largest theme park destination in the Middle East. The destination comprises of Real Madrid World, MOTIONGATE™ Dubai, LEGOLAND® Dubai Theme Park, LEGOLAND® Water Park, LEGO® themed LEGOLAND® Hotel, LAPITA™ Hotel, Autograph Collection, RIVERLAND™ Dubai.
MOTIONGATE™ Dubai is the flagship theme park in Dubai Parks and Resorts and the largest Hollywood-inspired theme park in the Middle East. Discover the magic of Hollywood like never before and let us introduce you to four world-famous motion picture studios: Dreamworks Animation, Columbia Pictures, Lionsgate, and Smurfs. Based on blockbuster classics like Shrek, Smurfs, Ghostbusters, Madagascar, John Wick and more.
Real Madrid World (RMW) located at Dubai Parks and Resorts, is the world’s first-ever football theme park with over 40 original Real Madrid-themed rides and attractions, world’s tallest amusement ride and dining venues dedicated to families, Real Madrid fans and theme park enthusiasts.
LEGOLAND® Dubai Resort offers guests an all-encompassing LEGO® adventure. LEGOLAND Theme Park offers unique and interactive experiences for families bringing the well-known LEGO® brick to life in a playful environment. LEGOLAND® Water Park is the region’s first water park catering to families with children aged 2-12 years old. LEGOLAND Hotel is a 250 LEGO® fully themed rooms that can accommodate a family of five, offering kids’ dedicated services and facilities.
LAPITA™, Dubai Parks™ and Resorts, Autograph Collection, is a Polynesian-themed family hotel that is part of Marriott International, where guests can stay just steps away from the world-famous parks.
RIVERLAND™ Dubai is Dubai’s themed food and dining hub that connects the entire destination and takes visitors on a picturesque journey through The French Village, Boardwalk, India Gate, and The Peninsula, providing the perfect backdrop for friends and families to come together, for great restaurant dining, food and entertainment. Entry to RIVERLAND™ Dubai for just AED 15 per person, fully redeemable against dining and attractions. Entry is free for Annual Pass Holders and guests with a valid ticket to MOTIONGATE™ Dubai, LEGOLAND® Dubai Theme Park, LEGOLAND Water Park, or Neon Galaxy.
Neon Galaxy is a neon space themed playpark with ninja courses, slides, rope climbing, a wipe-out challenge ball pits and many space themed educational activities that will engage children’s learning while providing endless fun in a safe and stimulating environment.
RIVERLAND™ Dubai also features the world’s largest illuminated camel, breaking a new Guinness World Records™ title for the ‘Largest LED Sculpture of a Mammal’, as well as a brand-new, eco-friendly laser show with colourful lights and laser beams choreographed to themed music.
The destination is located on Sheikh Zayed Road Exit 5 in Dubai, 15 minutes from Dubai Marina, ideally located between both the Dubai and Abu Dhabi International Airports.
For more information, please visit https://www.dubaiparksandresorts.com/en