Experience a unique street food block party at Dubai Design District

DUBAI: In a first of its kind event, ‘Break the Block’, a unique street food block party will be held at Dubai Design District (D3), offering a counter-culture experience of food, music, and creative, freestyle performances.

Break the Block will take over The Block at D3, transforming it into a vibrant space, inspired by the block party concept, bringing to life an exciting foodie experience combined with entertainment and performances that celebrate Dubai’s street culture and its most breakthrough creative talent in food, music, film, and art. The evening event reflects Dubai’s diversity, defined by the many nationalities and cultures that inhabit it, and created for all to enjoy.

‘Break the Block’ draws its inspiration from Dubai’s streets and the thrill-seeking spirit of its youngest residents, who live for freedom, individualism, and authenticity. While the atmosphere will echo the typical block party, the overarching element will be to break traditional moulds and creative blocks within the communities.

Visitors will be able to dive into a street food experience made real by the event’s hand-selected vendors, who have been chosen to create a distinctly different gastronomic experience with every bite. From creative takes on burgers and pizza to delicious discoveries in Asian cuisine, Mexican food, coffee and desserts, the culinary journey at Break the Block promises to be unforgettable. Venues such as Birria Tacos, Café Isan, Chiki, Fifth Flavor, High Joint, Local Fire, Sakura, Pedalo Gelato and more will be some of the restaurants taking part in this delicious street food block party.

Local and regional DJs like DJ Luitik, DJs Kaboo, NEDZ, Dustizm, and Powers.fm will be on the decks, spinning an eclectic mix of hip-hop, Arab trap, lo-fi, afro beats, trip, and indie, making sure everyone stays on the dancefloor. Visitors will also be able to enjoy live performances from crowd favourite MENA acts including Freek, Sandra Sahi and Dyler who will take over the stage to perform their hits and serve up the best vibes.

Habibi Skate Shop are hosting public skate jams, in partnership with Break the Block, representing local skate culture and offering prizes and giveaways. Tapping into Dubai’s vibrant break-dancing and graffiti art community, the festival will be treated to mind-blowing dance offs break dancers and live creations of street art murals in the Art Maze by both the graffiti gurus and newbies that have been spotted around the city.

The first-ever edition promises to be a standout event, creating an experience like no other where visitors will get to enjoy an immersive experience of Dubai’s counter-culture vibes.

Break the Block will be held on May 13 and May 14, 2022, at The Block @ Dubai Design District. Visitors can buy the tickets to the party at the venue itself. The cost of general admission is AED 50 per person.

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