Bespoke Food Concepts | About & History

Introduction

Concepts curated and developed specifically for Expo 2020 Dubai.

Take a culinary odyssey, engage all of your senses with innovative technology, and discover dishes from across the globe. Our bespoke concepts offer food and dining experiences curated and developed specifically for Expo 2020 Dubai, with offerings that will entertain, educate and delight guests. From an African dining hall that explores the continent’s incredible cuisine, to a futuristic kitchen complete with robot staff, these are unique and interactive foodie experiences that cater to all tastes, diets and budgets.

Alkebulan: The African Dining Hall

The world’s first African dining hall, Alkebulan gives you the chance to explore the continent’s cuisine through 10 chef-led concepts curated by award-winning chef Alexander Smalls, all served up alongside culinary demonstrations and live music.

Rising Flavours

Get a real taste of the Middle East as the region’s best entrepreneurs and celebrity chefs bring together 11 concepts showcasing the range and creativity of the region’s vibrant and ever-evolving food scene.

Talabat Kitchen

Official Food Delivery Provider of Expo 2020, Talabat presents its multi-storey, state-of-the-art cloud kitchen, equipped with a fleet of Talabat riders, delivery robots and robotic baristas to showcase more than 30 brands and 15 different cuisines.