 The inaugural Dubai Food Festival was held between 21 February to 15 March 2014 . According to Vision magazine , the event was aimed at enhancing and celebrating Dubai ’ s position as the gastronomic capital of the region . The festival was designed to showcase the variety of flavours and cuisines on offer in Dubai featuring the cuisines of over 200 nationalities at the festival . The next food festival will be between 22 February 2016 to 21 March 2016 . 
