Expo 2020 Restaurants - Delicious International Dishes at the World Expo

Many countries from various parts of the world participated in Expo 2020 Dubai with the aim of exchanging ideas and cultures regarding developments in the field of technology. Dedicated pavilions were built for each country to showcase their heritage, traditions, and the latest advancements in scientific fields. Visitors to the exhibition were able to familiarize themselves and gain a clear insight into these presentations. The visit of the exhibition guests concluded with the tasting of delicious international dishes served in Expo restaurants located throughout.

Expo 2020 Restaurants

Here are the restaurants located at Expo 2020 Dubai and their respective areas.

Mobility District

Drift Burger Bar

A restaurant specializing in burgers prepared by Michelin-starred Chef David Meyers, who translates his roots in California and the countries he has visited into this perfect burger with delicious flavors that melt in the mouth.

• Cuisine: American
• Operating Hours:
  • Saturday - Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 12:00 Midnight
  • Thursday - Friday: 10:00 AM - 1:00 AM

Dampa Grilled Seafood

A restaurant specializing in various types of grilled seafood and their preparation methods.

• Cuisine: Asian
• Operating Hours:
  • Saturday - Wednesday: 12:00 PM - 12:00 Midnight
  • Thursday - Friday: 12:00 PM - 12:00 Midnight

Scarpeta Mercato

The philosophy of Scarpeta's kitchen lies in preparing bold flavors by enhancing the essence of seasonal ingredients.

• Cuisine: Italian
• Operating Hours:
  • Saturday - Wednesday: 11:00 AM - 12:00 Midnight
  • Thursday - Friday: 11:00 AM - 12:00 Midnight

Sarouja Restaurant & Café

From the heart of Old Damascus to the modernity of Dubai, with dishes that reflect Syrian heritage with all its flavors and spices.

• Cuisine: Arabic
• Opening Hours:
  • Saturday – Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM
  • Thursday – Friday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Alif Café by Farm to Table

This place offers its visitors the experience and opportunity to travel to the East and West through tasting the most delicious dishes rich in spices that those regions are famous for.

• Cuisine: International
• Opening Hours:
  • Saturday – Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
  • Thursday – Friday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM

Hanoun Faras Sweets

Enjoy a variety of internationally renowned Arabic sweets known in the Middle Eastern countries.

• Cuisine: Arabic
• Opening Hours:
  • Saturday – Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM
  • Thursday – Friday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM

There are also a number of cafes located in the Mobility District, including Debriso Café, Dibs Café, and Bay Café.

Sustainability District

X Y Z

Matthew Kenny brings his vegan style to the Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine, with dishes such as vegan shawarma, falafel taco sandwich, stuffed flatbread.

• Cuisine: Vegan
• Working Hours:
  • Saturday – Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 10:30 PM
  • Thursday – Friday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM

Moudra

The menu varies to offer everyone their desired choices of burgers, pizzas, and even sushi.

• Cuisine: Vegetarian
• Working Hours:
  • Saturday – Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Thursday – Friday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM

Al-Frawniyya

Enjoy a cup of hot Karak tea while indulging in a delicious Burrito sandwich.

• Cuisine: Indian
• Working Hours:
  • Saturday – Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 11:30 PM
  • Thursday – Friday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM

Grand Beirut

An authentic Lebanese experience filled with art, culture, and food presented by leading experts in food and beverage industry.

• Cuisine: Lebanese
• Working Hours:
  • Saturday – Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
  • Thursday – Friday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM

Daily To Go

Managed by Costa, this place offers small meals suitable for Expo 2020 visitors who wish to see all participating countries’ pavilions, including salads, soups, and various flavors of French pastry.

• Cuisine: Deli
• Working Hours:
  • Saturday – Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Thursday – Friday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM

Grains and Greens

The food menu here ranges from pre-prepared salads to those where expo visitors can choose their ingredients, through the variety of vegetables available, along with a wide selection of juices and sandwiches. Another branch of the restaurant is available in the mobility area.

• Cuisine: Salads and Sandwiches
• Working Hours:
  • Saturday – Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Thursday – Friday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM

Vegeed

This place specializes in offering quick vegetarian meals that are delicious, filling, and rich in flavors.

• Cuisine: Vegetarian
• Working Hours:
  • Saturday – Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 11:30 PM
  • Thursday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 AM

• • Pharmacy RX Café
  • From savory and sweet appetizers rich in vibrant flavor and filled with high-quality ingredients from sustainable sources, to a cup of coffee brimming with authentic flavor and fragrant aroma.
  • Cuisine: Café and Bakery
  • Opening Hours:
    • Saturday – Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 Midnight
    • Thursday – Friday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 Midnight

Flousy Cookie

Flousy Cookie offers distinctive stuffed cookies with five flavors and a sixth flavor that changes with the season.

• Cuisine: Vegan
• Opening Hours:
  • Saturday – Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 10:30 PM
  • Thursday – Friday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM

Varago

This place offers its visitors a unique experience through tasting the most delicious international dishes prepared in a delicious way.

• Cuisine: International
• Opening Hours:
  • Saturday – Wednesday: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
  • Thursday – Friday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 Midnight

La Patisserie

A diverse menu of pastries and croissants prepared with passion and from the finest ingredients, along with a cup of authentic Brazilian coffee.

• Cuisine: Café and Bakery
• Opening Hours:
  • Saturday – Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Thursday – Friday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 Midnight

Opportunities Zone

M Eating Italy

Dishes presented artistically from ingredients that come directly from Italy according to recipes thousands of years old of passion and experiences.

• Cuisine: Italian
• Opening Hours:
  • Saturday – Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Thursday – Friday: 10:00 AM – 10:30 PM

Teka Inn Chicken

The restaurant started its journey in the UAE since 1972, to offer today a distinctive menu resulting from four decades of hard work and dedication.

• Cuisine: Asian
• Opening Hours:
  • Saturday – Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 Midnight
  • Thursday – Friday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 Midnight

Marhaba Yemeni Cuisine Restaurant

Since 2011, Marhaba Restaurant has become a symbol in the field of Yemeni cuisine with a menu rich in traditional meals.

• Cuisine: Arabic
• Opening Hours:
  • Saturday – Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM
  • Thursday – Friday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM

Dominos

Dominos is a global pizza restaurant chain founded in 1960, allowing visitors to watch their pizza being prepared through transparent windows separating them from the chefs.

• Cuisine: American
• Opening Hours:
  • Saturday – Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 Midnight
  • Thursday – Friday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 Midnight

Sichuan Kitchen

Experience a variety of authentic Chinese cuisine from the renowned Sichuan kitchen known for its spicy flavors and peppercorns, to the Cantonese kitchen, which features dishes cooked over a gentle fire.

• Cuisine: Chinese
• Opening Hours:
  • Saturday - Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM
  • Thursday - Friday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM

Canvas by C+C

The concept of Canvas by C+C originated to be a co-working coffee space with a cultural program to enrich the community's experience in a simple and comfortable atmosphere.

• Cuisine: International
• Opening Hours:
  • Saturday - Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Thursday - Friday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM

Arabic Tea House Restaurant & Café

The Arabic Tea House is the first traditional Emirati restaurant. Established in 1997, the restaurant offers dishes inspired by Emirati heritage and traditions based on ancestral recipes, within an atmosphere that allows visitors to enjoy Emirati hospitality.

• Cuisine: Emirati
• Opening Hours:
  • Saturday - Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
  • Thursday - Friday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM

Al Wasl

The Baron

A diverse menu ranging from greens, seafood, charcoal-grilled meats to creamy espresso.

• Cuisine: Fusion
• Opening Hours:
  • Saturday - Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
  • Thursday - Friday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM

Jubilee Dining Experience

International dishes prepared in a unique and modern way by top international chefs.

• Cuisine: International
• Opening Hours:
  • Saturday - Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
  • Thursday - Friday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM

Knights Garden

Iris

A wonderful menu inspired by flavors from the Mediterranean, Japan, and South America alongside a unique selection of meticulously crafted cocktails and juices.

• Cuisine: International
• Opening Hours:
  • Saturday - Wednesday: 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM
  • Thursday - Friday: 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM

Fresh Tropical Dishes

Experience the delicious Açaí dishes grown and harvested in the Amazon region. As a gesture of gratitude and environmental support, the restaurant allocates a portion of its sales to support SOS Amazonia, a non-governmental organization focusing on reforestation efforts in the Amazon rainforest.

• Cuisine: Brazilian
• Opening Hours:
  • Saturday - Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Thursday - Friday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM

Upcoming Restaurants and Cafés at Expo 2020

Here is a list of Expo 2020 Dubai restaurants that have not yet opened:

• The National by Geoffrey Zakarian - International Restaurant in Al Wasl
• Couture - Indian Restaurant in Opportunity
• Kojaki - Korean Kitchen in Opportunity
• Café Milano - Italian Restaurant in Mobility
• Epokale Banquet - International Restaurant in Opportunity

Thus, we have provided a clear and detailed overview of the Expo 2020 Dubai restaurants and cafés distributed throughout this international exhibition, which the organizers aim to provide visitors with unforgettable experiences. Check out our Expo passport article and how to get it.