Exciting World Food Festival events this weekend across LuLu stores

Filipinos will soon witness a delicious and extravagant food fiesta as LuLu continues its string of events for its World Food Festival across the UAE.

Happening this weekend, from February 28 to 29, will be their ‘Pagkaing Pinoy’ which will feature different chefs from the Philippines – from your simple cooks at home to seasoned chefs who wish to earn the title as the Pinoy Master Kusinero for Filipino cuisine, as they go head to head to feature their best recipes that would represent the flavours of the country.

“We have been organising our food festival for more than 15 years now, but this is our biggest celebration yet. This year, we have received extensive support from different embassies, trade promotion councils, various community organisations, hotel and tourism sector, celebrity chefs, and social media influencers. Our aim is to offer something unique and a more experiential and engaging shopping experience for our diverse shoppers,” shares LuLu Group Director Salim M.A.

Pagkaing Pinoy. The Philippines’ finest chefs based in the UAE go head to head to determine the ultimate Pinoy Master Kusinero for Filipino cuisine, along with featuring the flavors of the country.
Festival Dates: February 28-29 across LuLu stores
Preliminary competition: Feb 28
Final competition: March 5
Locations for Final Round: Al Rayyan Sharjah; World Trade Center, Abu Dhabi; Sanaiya, Al Ain

Here are the rest of the events:

Cook with Mom. Kids’ Cooking Competition. Cooking isn’t limited to any age as UAE residents will witness children and teens have a go at the kitchens – with their mom’s guidance of course!
Festival Date and Preliminary Round: February 27
Final Competition: March 6
Locations for Final Round: Hazana, Sharjah; Capital Mall, Abu Dhabi; Barari Mall, Al Ain

Sweet Treats. Fulfill your sweet tooth’s cravings as you enjoy delicious desserts from all over the world.
Festival Date and Preliminary Round: February 29 across LuLu stores
Final competition: March 6
Locations for Final Round: Fujairah; Al Wahda, Abu Dhabi; Hilli Mall, Al Ain

Akel Arabi: Best Arabian Cuisines. Enjoy Arabic cuisine like never before as you do a deep dive with your palate on authentic Arabian dishes.
Festival Dates: March 1-2 across LuLu stores

Malabar Thattukada. Tastes from Kerala. Discern with your sense of taste and learn about the recipes that make up the delicious food from Kerala.
Festival Dates: March 5-7 across LuLu stores
Preliminary competition: March 5
Final competition: March 7
Locations for Final Round: Al Qusais, Dubai; Kuwaitat, Al Ain

Desi Dhaba: An Indian community Food Fest. A must-visit for everyone: Shoppers will enjoy a taste of various dishes on a festival spanning hundreds of years of Indian cuisine.
Festival Dates: March 5-7 across LuLu stores
Preliminary competition: March 5
Final competition: March 7
Locations for Final Round: Al Qusais, Dubai; Kuwaitat, Al Ain

LuLu stores across the UAE will also be holding store-wide offers during the period. For the full schedule of events and preliminary and final rounds for cooking competitions, visit this link: https://www.luluhypermarket.com/en-ae/worldfood