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10 viral foods you must try at Dubai's Global Village this season
KT tried the most influencer-recommended treats at Global Village, and here's what we think
- PUBLISHED: Sun 2 Nov 2025, 8:00 AM UPDATED: Sun 2 Nov 2025, 11:20 AM
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Taking a tour of Dubai's Global Village is also taking your taste buds on a culinary journey around the world. Every season, for six months, flavours from all over the world gather in one place and lure foodies to the cafes, restaurants, and food kiosks at this popular park.
Pizza slice with a croissant base, cold coffee topped with tiramisu — Global Village is a haven of fusion food, over-the-top desserts, and street snacks reinvented with a dramatic flair.
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It is one place where food trends come alive, going from the stalls straight to our Instagram and TikTok feeds. We're digging into this season's top trending items — all influencer-approved — to build a grub list you must try on your next visit.
Don't blame us if this throws you off your clean eating plans!
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Pljeskavica + Ayran at Bosnian House, Happiness Street
We started off with the Pljeskavica at the Bosnian House, paired with the Ayran, a yogurt-based drink to help balance the flavours. The Pljeskavica is a traditional Bosnian sandwich with a beef patty, onions, and traditional sauces. You can also customise with other sauces.
The Pljeskavica with the Ayran makes up one wholesome meal of rustic Balkan food — hearty and fulfilling.
Price: Dh47
The Classic Fold at Fold, Fiesta Street
One of the most-talked-about stalls at Fiesta Street and Happiness Street, Fold is where croissants meet burgers to create something unthinkable until you actually order one and take a bite. We tried The Classic Fold — soft, buttery layers of a croissant with a cheesy beef filling inside — which we managed to get our hands on after a bit of a wait, as there was a growing queue outside the kiosk.
Price: Dh40
Buffalo Chicken Krozza, Culture Gate
Imagine a slice of pizza, but instead of your usual wheat crust, it is a flaky croissant base. You'll never have to choose between a pizza and a croissant again!
We tried the Buffalo Chicken Krozza — soft, with a bit of crunch, topped with delicious sauce, cheese, and chicken — a mix of tangy, spicy, and cheesy goodness. And the cute, triangular pink box just adds some pep to the whole experience.
Price: Dh39
Gyoza Carbonara at Indo-Yo, Happiness Street
Looking for some vegetarian options? Head over to Indo-Yo, where the Gyoza Carbonara seems to have caught everyone's fancy. It is Korean ramyeon tossed in velvety carbonara sauce, served with steamed gyoza — Japanese dumplings with vegetable fillings. Think of pasta flavours with an Asian twist — a delectable fusion of cuisines.
Price: Dh40
Ribs Lasagna at Ribsagna, Fiesta Street
Serving up a bold twist on the familiar lasagna, Ribsagna has definitely caught the eye of food-lovers at Global Village. Tender, juicy ribs meet cheesy, layered lasagna for a flavour-packed experience. A satisfying mix of melted cheese and tender meat, it's the kind of dish that makes you slow down and savour each bite.
Price: Dh42
Chicken Burger with Dynamite at Dip'd
At first glance, this will look like any other burger. So then, why is it among the most viral street foods at Global Village? Take a bite, and you'll understand. The softest buns served with a tangy sauce and a crispy dip — it's a melange of flavours and textures inside your mouth.
Dip'd is easily one of the most popular choices at Global Village, what with TikTok and Instagram flooded with Reels of their juicy burgers with a variety of unique dips.
Price: Dh38
Now, on to some desserts:
Magnum Croissant at Croffee, Happiness Street
It's Magnum ice cream inside a croissant! Watching the server chop up a whole bar of ice cream, place it inside a warm croissant, and top it with kunafa and pistachio is, in itself, a wholesome experience. And when you finally get your hands on it, unable to decide if you should bite right into it or let the ice cream inside melt a little — that's the sweetest kind of torture. For a Magnum and croissant lover, this is heaven.
Price: Dh44
Mango Sticky Rice at Roots, Happiness Street
With this one, it is hard to decide whether to just admire it or start eating! The plating is so pretty, you don't want to mess it up by digging in. But once you do, there is no going back. The ice cream, mango slices and the warm and sweet rice make for an irresistible and delicious concoction that you simply can't have enough of.
Price: Dh35
Bhangra Burger at Baba G's near Pakistan Pavilion
Ever imagined onion bhaji inside a burger? Well, Baba G's takes Indian street food to another level, mixing something as desi as the bhaji/pakoda with the American burger. Straight from London’s Camden Market, Baba G's serves Indian-inspired street food with a modern twist. You'll find Crazy Lamb Jalfarezi Burger, Naga Delhi Double Burger, and even Paneer Saag Burger.
We tried the Cheeky Tikka Chicken Burger, which serves two chicken thighs, mint raita, tamarind chutney, crispy onion bhaji inside two black onion seed brioche bun. You'll surely feel like breaking into a bhangra after eating this one.
Price: Dh35
Overload Misu at Bisqo, Turkey Pavillion
After entering the Turkey Pavilion, you will probably see the longest queue at this small kiosk selling sinfully delicious desserts. We tried the Overload Misu here (choosing was difficult, honestly). A mind-blowing mix of thick cold coffee and tiramisu, garnished with cocoa powder. Your trip to Global Village is incomplete without a taste of this one.
Price: Dh40
Global Village has so much to offer that it is impossible to try all the viral food items in one trip. We're surely going back to try some more!
