The Must-Try Food at Expo 2020 Dubai

Published February 17th, 2022 - 10:39 GMT
The Must-Try Food at Expo 2020 Dubai
An example of Vietnamese street food and some of what's being served at Expo 2020 Dubai. (Shutterstock archive)

Expo 2020 Dubai has connected countries from around the world in a six-month-long event highlighting art, culture, technology, innovation and more. There’s plenty to explore at the expo, but the one area where all these categories have met in unity is food. Whether you’re already at the expo or you’re planning a trip before it ends, here’s a list of the must-try food at Expo 2020 Dubai.

Alkebulan African Dining Hall

The Must-Try Food at Expo 2020 Dubai
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First up of the must-try food at Expo 2020 Dubai is the Alkebulan African Dining Hall at Jubilee Park. It features dishes and meals from countries all across Africa. If you want to experience a variety of cultural meals, this is the pavilion to visit.

Azerbaijan Pavilion Expo Cafe

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Next on must-try food at Expo 2020 Dubai is the Azerbaijan Pavilion Expo Cafe. This cafe and pavilion is home to distinctly Azerbaijani cuisine. Expect delicious dairy-based and meat dishes of beef, mutton, fish and otherwise with influences from other cultures like Turkish and Iranian.

Mangrove Philippines Cuisine

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The Philippines Pavilion and the Mangrove Philippines Cuisine restaurant are the places to go for Filipino food. The food on the menu here is completely authentic and is prepared by professional Filipino chefs.

Viet Nam Gourmet

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For Vietnamese must-try food at Expo 2020 Dubai, head to Viet Nam Gourmet located at Opportunity District. Vietnamese classics like pho, banh mi and more are all served here.

Qazaq Gourmet

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The food at Qazaq Gourmet is unique to Kazakhstan and home to some of the must-try food at Expo 2020 Dubai. Whether you’re looking for traditional Kazakh dishes or drinks, Qazaq Gourmet has it all and is without a doubt a cultural dining experience.

La Gran Barra

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For Spanish food, head to La Gran Barra. The food here is great for a sit-down meal or something on the go. Classics you can get here include churros, paellas, bravas, and an assortment of croquettes.

Meshico

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Finally on this list of the must-try food at Expo 2020 Dubai is Meshico located at the Mobility District. The food here strives for tastes of Mexico and Mexican cuisine, and delicious tequila cocktails are served here as well.

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