If burgers are your love language, this is the event you don’t want to miss. Dubai’s food calendar is getting a serious glow-up as the Dubai Burger Championship takes over Dubai Media City Amphitheatre, and this one is going to be unapologetically competitive.

Forget sampling sliders. This is a full-blown burger showdown, where grills are fired up, chefs go head-to-head, and global burger brands battle it out for ultimate bragging rights.

The ultimate burger showdown

All weekend, top local and international burger brands,  from Spain, Brazil, Britain and beyond, will compete live to be crowned Dubai Burger Champion.

Expect:

• Exclusive burgers created just for the event
• Bold, experimental flavours
• Serious grill skills and live cook-offs

Every bite is part of the competition, and no two stands are playing it safe.

It’s more than just burgers

While burgers are the main attraction, this is also a high-energy live cooking championship with festival vibes. Brands compete in real time, DJs keep the energy up, and the amphitheatre turns into an open-air food arena with picnic-style seating and non-stop entertainment from afternoon till night.

And here’s the best part: You get a say. Every ticket holder can vote alongside expert judges to help decide the winners, all while tasting some of the best burgers .

Vote for your favourites

Public voting will help crown winners across several categories, including:

• Overall Winner – Dubai Burger Championship
• Most Original Burger
• Best Locally-Sourced Sustainable Burger
• Best UAE Burger

Winners will be announced on Saturday, January 10, making Sunday your chance to try the champion burgers.

Live fire, global flavours and celebrity chefs

As if that wasn’t enough, the festival also features a Meat & Fire Festival pop-up, straight from Barcelona, with internationally renowned chefs taking over the grills:

• Inaki Lopez de Vinaspre (Spain – Head Chef)
• Fabrizio Sergio (Uruguay)
• Mikel Viñaspre (Spain)
• Pasquale Maravita (Italy)

Expect live fire cooking, bold global flavours and unforgettable grill moments throughout the weekend.

Kids, families and furry friends welcome

This is a festival for everyone. There’s a dedicated Kids & Family Fun Zone, kids under 8 enter free, and yes, your pets are welcome too.

Event details

• Friday, Jan 9: 4pm – 11:30pm
• Saturday, Jan 10: 12pm – 11:30pm
• Sunday, Jan 11: 12pm – 10pm

Location: Dubai Media City Amphitheatre
Tickets: Dh60 (single day) | Dh200 (festival pass)
Kids under 8: Free entry

Whether you’re chasing the best burger in town or just in it for the vibes, this is one food festival worth planning your weekend around.