From MENA, to the Far East, Europe, Africa, The Americas and South Asia, Global Village IS the place to devour cuisines from all over the world, under ONE ROOF! 🤤 Whoever said that Dubai is the melting pot of cultures, definitely said it after a visit to #GlobalVillage! 😏
With an area of over 17,200,000 sq. ft, it’s easy to miss out on the exciting food items at Global Village (or keep track of your favourite ones). Our handy guide should hopefully make life a little easier for you! 🤤 Here are some of our top picks on what you should definitely try this year! If you like this article, don’t forget to share it and tag us 😍
1. Mishmish & Toot
What to order: Blue Sky Drink (similar to a mojito). Amazing gastronomic experience.
Approx. Price: AED 25 (+5 for bubbles)
Where: Kiosk 50 [Area: Row of Food Kiosks Between Africa and China]
2. The Yoghurt Lab
What to order: Indian Infusion (crisps and plain yoghurt with tangy and sweet flavors). It’s a different version of Dahi Chaat, the ‘sev’ is crispy, moderately spicy and peanuts are added for extra flavour!
Approx. Price: AED 25
Where: Beside Egypt Pavillion
3. Skirt Burger
What to order: Skirt Burger With Toppings
Approx. Price: AED 25
Where: Kiosk 45 [Row of Food Kiosks Between Africa and China]
4. Retro 7
What to order: Spanish Latte. Love that it’s topped with a donut!
Approx. Price: AED 27
Where: Near Abra Station 1
5. Al Shifa
What to order: Sesame tahini and date syrup. It’s freshly prepared right in front of you. They make the sesame sauce using coconut oil and they even introduced us to tahini + homemade date syrup, indeed a beautiful combination!
Approx. Price: AED 50 For a bottle of tahini + a bottle of date syrup
Where: Turkish pavilion Shop 67
6. Dynamite Bites
What to order: Dynamite Chicken
Approx. Price: AED 26
Where: Besides Saudi Arabian Pavillion
7. Wheel 35
What to order: Cheese Wheel Pasta
Approx. Price: AED 25. +5 for Truffle
Where: Kiosk 53 [Area: Row of Food Kiosks Between Africa and China]
8. Punjabi Village North Indian Restaurant
What to order: Plain Jelabi
Approx. Price: AED 15
Where: View of Abra Ride Station 1, Behind Egypt Pavillion
9. Sunny Side Up
What to order: Beef Fatteh (toasted bread in creamy tahini sauce and spices garnished with pine nuts and pomegranate) and Chicken Majboos (traditional aromatic yellow rice with chicken and Middle Eastern spices).
Approx. Price: AED 30 and AED 25 respectively
Where: SME 17 [Area Extension for Mohammed bin Rashid Est for SME Development]
10. Fruit Bazaar
What to order: Watermelon softie. If you’re craving for a healthy thirst-quenching dessert, this one is for you.
Approx. Price: AED 25
Where: Beside Thailand Pavillion
11. Kubbah
What to order: Mixed Kubbah. You can get 5 different fillings that come in 5 different shapes (i.e. meat, minced meat, chicken, veg, potato meat)
Approx. Price: AED 30
Where: SME 18 [Area Extension for Mohammed bin Rashid Est for SME Development]
12. Felix and Norton
What to order: Assorted Flavour Cookies
Approx. Price: AED 6 per piece
Where: SME 8 [Area Extension for Mohammed bin Rashid Est for SME Development]
13. Nthree
What to order: Shrimp Momawash (spiced rice cooked with moong and served with shrimps)
Approx. Price: AED 30
Where: SME 8 [Area Extension for Mohammed bin Rashid Est for SME Development]
14. Kashteh Cafe
What to order: Saffron Alva
Approx. Price: AED 15
Where: Inside UAE Pavilion
15. The Fried Icecream
What to order: Rolled Vanilla ice cream with crushed fruit pieces and 8 different toppings. The best part is we can choose all the toppings including, Oreo, KitKat, Biscoff, etc and still only pay 25!
Approx. Price: AED 25
Where: Europe Pavilion
16. Traditional Turkish Food
What to order: Gozleme (Turkish flatbread filled with spiced potato filling. Don’t forget to watch the family of 3, cooking style prep)
Approx. Price: AED 27
Where: Shop KB5 Main Stage View
17. Flying Candyfloss
What to order: Candyfloss/Cotton Candy. Fun to watch. Worth buying for the effort put into making a simple candyfloss look stylish. Kids would love it!
Approx. Price: AED 15
Where: Shop KB5 Main Stage View
18. Indian Traditional Foods
What to order: Kothu parotta. Kerala Style curried pieces of paratha mixed with chicken and eggs, served with extra curry.
Approx. Price: AED 15
Where: Beside Indian Pavilion
19. Turkish FryWich
What to order: Beef Doner Frywich
Approx. Price: AED 25
Where: Shop No. K18
20. Super Slice Pizza
What to order: Super Slice Pepperoni Pizza
Approx. Price: AED 35
Where: K 67 [Area: Row of Food Kiosks Between Africa and China]
21. Cupagahwa
What to order: Passion Cola Bomb (Passion Fruit infused Cola that has a tingling effect in the tongue. The cafe is fenced by plants which is great because it feels like a reserved space away from the crowd). Check their Instagram page, they have an amazing variety, such as Icecream cake or milkcake milkshakes.
Approx. Price: AED 27
Where: Main Stage View
22. Chick n Cone
What to order: Chick N Cone with the choice of Sauce. I chose ranch.
Approx. Price: AED 20
Where: SME 13 [Area Extension for Mohammed bin Rashid Est for SME Development]
23. Mahrouseh Sweets
What to order: Tres Leches
Approx. Price: AED 25
Where: Syrian Pavilion
24. Spoon and Glaze
What to order: Fresh Juices served in Qoila [earthenware]
Approx. Price: AED 34
Where: Near main stage
25. Raclette Kabab
What to order: Cheesy Kabab Plate
Approx. Price: AED 30
Where: Food Street
Happy Eating! 🤤🍴
Written and Researched by Shamiya Hashim from @miya.eats
