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DUBAI FOOD CARNIVAL EXTENDS FAMILY-FRIENDLY FOOD AND BEVERAGE EXTRAVAGANZA TO THREE DAYS DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND <\/strong><\/p>\n

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UAE\u2019s Largest Public Food Event Returns with Exciting Celebrity Chefs, International Culinary Offerings,<\/em><\/strong> New Food Academy Concept, Live Music, Engaging Entertainment Bill and Competitions Galore<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 16 December, 2014<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Dubai Food Carnival, a family-friendly food and beverage extravaganza organised by Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), will be held from 12-14 February 2015 at an exclusive new venue, the waterfront Dubai International Marine Club.<\/p>\n

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One of the headline events of the second annual Dubai Food Festival (DFF), the 2015 Dubai Food Carnival will host more than 35 of the city\u2019s favourite restaurants including newcomers from a selection of Jumeirah Group restaurants including Perry & Blackwelder Smokehouse and Tortuga; Dubai\u2019s homegrown New York-themed steakhouse, SoHo Grill, as well as Prime 68, Miyabi Sushi & Bento, Jones the Grocer and Provedore.<\/p>\n

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With the inaugural Dubai Food Carnival having scooped \u2018Best Exhibition\u2019 at the 7^{th<\/sup> Middle East Event Awards earlier this year, restaurant brands returning for a second consecutive year include local favourites Mandilicious, McGettigan\u2019s and Jazz by Pizza Express amongst others.<\/p>\n}

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\u201cWe see our participation in the Dubai Food Carnival as an ideal opportunity to introduce our newest venue locations in the UAE and our latest menu additions to a key audience \u2013 those who genuinely enjoy great food and beverage,\u201d said Robbie Mann, Director of Business Development, McGettigan\u2019s. \u201cWe have come on board for Dubai Food Carnival 2015 due to the success of last year\u2019s inaugural event and we believe joining this prestigious event again presents us with many opportunities.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Elsewhere at the Carnival, a host of renowned local and international celebrity chefs, an expanded Kids Zone and an array of exciting culinary-themed activities – including an all-new DFF Food Academy concept \u2013 lead the entertainment bill at Dubai\u2019s leading al fresco food, drink and entertainment concept.<\/p>\n

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A unique gastronomy event for UAE residents and visitors, the 2015 Dubai Food Carnival has been expanded due to popular demand, with the three-day bonanza of family fun and food indulgence expected to welcome crowds of more than 20,000. With tickets going on sale in January, the hugely-anticipated Carnival will also feature culinary master-classes and family-themed competitions on the Main Stage<\/p>\n

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\u201cDubai is synonymous with food diversity and we know residents are always keen to try something new, especially in a city which boasts one of the world\u2019s best collections of restaurants,\u201d said Trixie LohMirmand, Senior Vice President, Exhibitions & Events Department, DWTC.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe inaugural Dubai Food Carnival surpassed all our expectations and was incredibly well-received by visitors, exhibitors and sponsors alike. This multinational culinary and entertainment showcase is now firmly established on Dubai\u2019s world-class portfolio of exciting leisure events and, with an exciting new venue on the doorstep of major residential and tourism hotspots such as Dubai Marina and the Al Sufouh beachfront, the second Dubai Food Carnival is the ultimate food weekend for local residents and international visitors.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Highlights from the three-day extravaganza include a five-star line up of international and local talent including BBC television star, Chef Silvena Rowe, who followed up winning \u2018Innovation Chef of the Year\u2019 at the 2014 Pro Chef Awards with her Omnia Gourmet restaurant at Dubai\u2019s five-star The H Hotel scooping \u2018Favourite Healthy Eating Restaurant\u2019 at the 2014 What\u2019s On Awards; legendary Indian culinary maestro, Sanjeev Kapoor, and Chef Tarek Ibrahim, the Fatafeat TV celebrity. A raft of additional local, regional and international cuisine artists will join the renowned trio for live cooking demonstrations, celebrity challenges and unique master-classes.<\/p>\n

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\u201cI\u2019m ecstatic to be returning to the Dubai Food Carnival in February,\u201d said Sanjeev Kapoor. \u201cI have an exciting surprise up my sleeve for the opening evening which does not include food or a demonstration. The Dubai International Marine Club is the perfect location for the Carnival and I\u2019m really looking forward to exploring the event\u2019s culinary diversity and meeting thousands of knowledgeable food lovers.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The Dubai International Marine Club is one of the most established marina and watersports clubs in the region. In addition to water taxis ferrying visitors to the venue from Marina Mall, shuttle buses will transport visitors from Nakheel Metro Station and Marina Metro station to the event. Visitors are also encouraged to use the new Dubai Tram services.<\/p>\n

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