Expo 2020 Dubai will be home to the first-ever Vegan Food Festival in the Middle East.
A game changing culinary experience with flavours from around the world taking place over 3 weekends from 14th to 30thJanuary, Friday through Sunday. Expo 2020 is proud to bring together the greatest selection of plant-based food to the region in association with Vegan Days. Party all day and night with an incredible line up of DJ’s till 2am.
Indulge in sensational sweet and savoury dishes from global taste makers and Michelin rated celebrity Chef Matthew Kenney to local street food legends Papa Burty’s serving up their famous Jamaican vegan patties. Take a stroll around the festival to enjoy an eco-marketplace filled with sustainable stalls, a vegan and organic spa, plus entertainment, Chef talks and activities throughout the day.
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Some of the international brands featured include:
Chuck Chick – Vegan Burgers
Inspired by the excitement of 50’s Americana, Chuck Chick brings the youthful creativity of diner classic with the modern need for a greener planet. Sink your teeth into The Classic Cheeseburger, a Southern Fried Chick Burger, Classic Dogs or loaded fries.
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Erpingham House – the UK’s largest plant-based restaurant!
The UK’s biggest plant-based restaurant never been seen in region serving up tacos, baos, burgers and salads by vegan entrepreneur Loui Blake. Passionate about sharing healthy, delicious food & drinks that are as good for the planet as they taste. Erpingham House ethos is built on health-promoting, sustainable foods as much as a good time.
100% plant-based, plastic-free & mostly gluten-free and organic.
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Vegan Dough Co. – Plant-based pizza
Promot Vegan Dough Co. was created in London with locations across the UK, debuting in the region for the first time. The mission is to show the world how delicious vegan pizza can be, creating innovative, indulgent and craveable food designed to help people discover plant-based cuisine.
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Floozie Cookies – Vegan stuffed cookies
Created by Pastry Chef Kimberly Lin, Floozie Cookies offers signature “stuffed cookies” in five flavours and a seasonally changing sixth option. The UK-based brand has two locations at Expo 2020 serving up the vegan stuffed cookies.
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Papa Burty’s – Jamaican Patties
Created by local legend and TV personality Layne Redman, Papa Burty’s is serving up world-famous flaky Jamaican patties. Originating from the humble British Cornish pasty, Papa Burty’s ‘done their ting’ Jamaican style, adding scotch bonnet and other typical flavours and ingredients to spice them up.
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Holy Carrot
Holy Carrot is a UK plant-based restaurant serving Asian-inspired dishes with an international influence. They use only natural ingredients and focus on ethically sourced, seasonal produce, prepared in a mindful manner. Holy Carrot care about what you consume, and are uncompromising, that’s why their dishes are gluten-free, sugar-free as well as being free from preservatives and additives.
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Evergreen Organics
Qatar’s first fully vegan café makes its way to Expo 2020 Dubai bringing with it their conscious community and jungle vibes. Famous for the avocado toast, delicious burgers, smoothie and nutritious bowls and cold pressed juices
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Mylk
Mylk is a 100% vegan chocolate and ice cream concept store based in Doha, Qatar. Mylk offers all healthier alternatives, Our small batch handcrafted ice creams and chocolates are all natural, preservative, additive, stabilizer, sweetener, soy, and gluten free. Mylk is an all-natural alternative.
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Veg’d by Matthew Kenney
Nourishing plant-based food on the go: delicious, satisfying and full of flavour. Passionate about healthy living and a healthy earth, Veg’d have a mission to provide delicious, nourishing drinks and meals on the go by world renowned plant-based, Michelin rated celebrity Chef Matthew Kenney.
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Throughout January, visit the festival garden and experience Botany Lab, a fully vegan and organic spa from Qatar focusing on enhancing the beauty of the skin with non-invasive treatments and incorporating face massage techniques to lift and sculpt.
On 29th and 30th January, Not Just For Vegans, the regions largest vegan pop-up market will take place in the festival garden with over 60 homegrown ethical brands selling everything from fashion, jewellery, accessories with handcrafted luxury items to every day essentials.
With fun for all the family through the festival weekends, visit Expo 2020 and enjoy entertainment and headline acts from local and world-renowned vegan DJs spinning into the night.
Visit Vegan Days at Expo 2020 Dubai every weekend throughout January between 14th – 30th. Plan your visit & book via the Eat@Expo homepage.
Location: Festival Garden, Wadi Avenue, Jubilee Park near the Malaysian Pavilion
Fridays – Sundays: 12pm – 2am
Full list of outlets offering Vegan dishes at Expo 2020:
Alkebulan will be home to a 10-day pop up with Chef Glory Kabe, ADRIFT Burger Bar will make any burger vegan for the month of Veganuary and Mangrove Philippine Cuisine, Melbourne Lane, The Local Aussie Grill, Floozie Cookies, Skymarket, Veg’d, XYST, Kutir will all have a selection of vegan options.
