Running from 27 March to 13 April 2025 at Nessnass Beach in Dubai, e& Beach Canteen unites the city’s most popular street food favourites, daily from 4pm to midnight.
Organised by Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), part of the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), the immersive event activation aims to unite the community through a range of fun activities which are catered to all tastes. Open daily from 4pm to midnight and free to enter, visitors to e& Beach Canteen can take advantage of the array of workshops, live performances and interactive zones all while enjoying a variety of food, including pizza, tacos, bagels, coffee and Korean snacks.
Presented by e& and DFRE, the 18-day event is held in partnership with Brag, AW Rostamani Group, Commercial Bank of Dubai, Emarat, Heinz and talabat.
Ahmad Al Khaja, CEO of Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment, said: “Our continued efforts to attract international brands to Dubai while spotlighting Emirati and homegrown concepts has seen this annual event become a lynchpin in the regional culinary calendar. This year we are also working closely with Dubai SME, the resource for support, information and outreach for the growing small and medium enterprise providing an opportunity for their members to participate and grow their presence and visibility, underscoring our commitment to supporting local businesses. The annual celebration is part of our overriding objectives to showcase Dubai’s diverse gastronomic offerings and contribute to the success of achieving the goals of the Dubai Economic Agenda, D33, to double Dubai’s economy, of which gastronomy makes a significant impact.”
Fares Hamad Fares, Vice President, Digital Communications, e& UAE said: “In the UAE’s Year of Community, events like the e& Beach Canteen not only bring people together through taste and entertainment but also highlight Dubai’s thriving food and leisure scene. As a much-loved favourite of the city’s pre-summer calendar, our collaboration with the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism showcases Dubai’s vibrant culinary scene, offering residents and visitors alike an immersive experience that celebrates the city as a world-class destination.”
