All About the Biggest Food Court in the Middle East Opening in Dubai

The largest food hall of its kind in the Middle East will debut at Dubai's Festival City Mall in December 2023 and extend over 70,000 square meters.

The food court, named "The Market Island," will be completed in collaboration with the Russian real estate company Zemskiy Group, which will make its debut in the UAE with the Market Island. It will be located at the north end on the ground level of Dubai Festival City Mall.

53 food establishments and restaurant spaces will be located there, with a capacity of over 3,500 seats. Along with hosting live performances and DJ sets by local musicians, Market Island will also be built to serve as a tourist and leisure attraction.

Hayssam Hajjar, General Manager of Al-Futtaim Malls, UAE said, “Market Island will be a venue that merges the worlds of food and entertainment, featuring a diverse range of culinary concepts. Our commitment to delivering exceptional F&B and entertainment that prioritize customer satisfaction has always been our goal at Al-Futtaim Malls."