“Beach Canteen,” a Dubai Food Festival (DFF) concept has announced its 10 homegrown restaurant pop-ups which will take place in Kite Beach from February 6 to 28.
The pop-up restaurants will be shipped in containers to Jumeirah’s newly renovated Kite Beach. Restaurants will include Emirati cuisine brand Mama Tani and Mediterranean kitchen Kris Kros.
This year’s DFF, a 23-day food event, will focus on the UAE’s emergence as a culinary destination, as well as on homegrown restaurants and concepts.
To accommodate the theme, the restaurants included in Beach Canteen will all be homegrown concepts created by the 200 various nationalities that live in Dubai.
The event will feature several entertainment experiences such as live music by local bands and DJS as well as celebrity chef appearance by the likes of Sanjeev Kapoor and Jason Atherton.
As for the 10 pop-restaurants, they include:
Mama Tani
A local concept, Mama Tani offers traditional Emirati favourites like Khamees and Savoury, as well as sandwiches, snacks, and sweets.
Casa De Tapas
Inspired by the traditional small servings “Tapas” served in Madrid and Barcelona, Casa De Tapas serves authentic and creative tapas delicacies.
Moti Roti
Moti Roti was initially inspired by the Pakistani/Indian flatbread, Roti. And by using less oil and spices than is used in traditional Indian food, Moti Roti created a combination of “healthy street food.”
Rice Creamery
New to Dubai, Rice Creamery specialises is making rice pudding in every thinkable flavour, from Knafeh to Coconut Paradise to Mango.
Shawerme
Named after the Middle East’s favourite wrap, “Shawerma” specialises in creating an authentic experience of a “real Shawarma.”
Kris Kros
Kris Kros represents a mix of Mediterranean, Asian, and American cuisine, topped off with a modern twist.
Chez Sushi
Chez Sushi offers an interactive Japanese experience where guests can create their own sushi roll and watch the chefs roll it at their live kitchen station.
Pantry Café
A “neighbourhood gourmet café,” Pantry Café uses local fresh and organic ingredients to make healthy, preservative-free foods appropriate for any time of the day.
Spill the Bean
An independent specialty coffee shop, Spill the Bean is unique in its focus on single origin coffees and supreme quality blends – all 100 percent organic and 100 percent Fair Trade.
JJ Chicken
With a “quick serve” notion, JJ Chicken makes a variety of distinctive meals cooked in a healthy way. Their “charcoal chicken” is a favourite on the menu.
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