A chef offers a visitor a food item to taste during the previous edition of the Dubai Food Festival.

All the foodies in the UAE especially in Dubai stay alert as the much-awaited Dubai Food Festival (DFF) returns for its seventh edition on Feb.26 this year.

DFF is known for its culinary diversity drawn from the UAE and the cultures of over 200 nationalities residing in Dubai.

A citywide culinary extravaganza is out to further cement Dubai’s position as the gastronomy capital of the region.

During the 18-day festival a number of activities for the families will also be organised.

Running until 14 March, the upcoming edition of DFF will also give residents, visitors, families and foodies an insight into the latest tastes and trends from the global gastronomy scene.

Organised by the Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), the 18-day DFF 2020 will offer an appealing range of mouth-watering events including annual favourites including Dubai Restaurant Week, Beach Canteen, Hidden Gems and Foodie Experiences featuring masterclasses, chef tables and unique dining fare as well as exciting new activations, appearances by celebrity chefs, food-related events and promotions at malls, restaurants, hypermarkets, and much more.