Gulfood 2026 & Lifestyle Moments with Vida Hotels

Gulfood 2026 is more than an exhibition; it is a season devoted to global flavours, culinary trends and the city’s appetite for discovery. The event brings chefs, producers and food lovers together in a single, intense moment of tasting and trade.

Stay with Vida Hotels and Resorts to get the most out of this experience, with contemporary rooms, in-house dining that feels part of the programme, and locations that help you turn each day of the expo into a carefully paced experience.

Guest Convenience: Central Stays that Save Time

Pick a Vida location that fits your plan and cut the hours spent in transit. Vida Dubai Mall places you in Downtown, with direct access to Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa and Dubai Fountain views, a practical base for evening dining and city-time between meetings and sessions. Vida Dubai Marina & Yacht Club offers waterfront calm and scenic promenades to unwind after a full day, while remaining well connected to Expo City Dubai, making it your go-to base for Gulfood days.

For a quieter, resort-style stay, Vida Emirates Hills overlooks the golf course and surrounding greenery, providing a relaxed setting that feels removed from the rush while still offering easy access to key business districts.

Vida Creek Beach and Vida Creek Harbour feature long promenades and seamless connections to key city hubs. Ideally positioned near Expo City Dubai and the Dubai World Trade Centre, they offer a convenient base for attending Gulfood activities while still enjoying a relaxed, creekside setting.

In-house Culinary Experiences: Vida’s Dining on Offer

Vida’s restaurants are built for company and discovery. Origins restaurants is Vida’s all-day concept at multiple properties serves up menus designed for easy sharing across time-pressed schedules. At Vida Dubai Mall, Origins hosts the Levant Brunch, a weekend signature that brings modern Middle Eastern plates to the table and a relaxed, social vibe for long lunches.

At Vida Creek Harbour and Vida Creek Beach, Origins and The Courtyard serve waterfront views and terrace dining that extend a tasting day into a calm evening. For evenings by the creek, Vida runs a Happy Hour by the Creek offer with select beverages and relaxed waterfront vibes, the perfect way to toast a productive expo day without hassle.

Festival Immersion: Make the Most of Gulfood 2026

Gulfood rewards planning. Pack a pair of comfortable shoes, a small bottle of hand sanitiser and a compact notebook for new contacts and suppliers. Time your Expo visits around peak tasting hours: mornings for trade briefings, afternoons for chef demos and late afternoons for relaxed sampling.

Return to your Vida hotel between sessions to sort notes and reset. Quiet lounges, pool terraces and in-room comfort give you a sense of balance amid a busy day. Whether you travel solo or with colleagues, Vida’s centrality and dining options let you blend work, tasting and a few memorable meals.

Lifestyle Perks: Social Lounges, Pools and Wellness

Vida balances a busy programme with small, deliberate comforts. Co-working corners and wellness spaces let you answer urgent emails, then step outside to reset.

Cycle around Downtown at Vida Dubai Mall or along the Dubai Marina promenade. Complimentary bikes and scenic, planned routes make it easy to clear your head between meetings while enjoying a brisk ride through the city.

Unwind by the infinity pools at Vida Creek Harbour and Vida Dubai Marina & Yacht Club. Both offer waterfront or skyline backdrops for a slow afternoon, informal meetings or a quiet moment between sessions.

Pool decks, rooftop terraces and lounges give you the perfect spots to recharge after a busy day at Gulfood Dubai 2026. Keep your energy up, then spend a late afternoon strolling the creek promenade, sharing a plate on a sunny terrace, or stopping by Vida’s Origins or The Courtyard for a cosy, neighbourhood-style dining experience, little detours that turn a trade trip into a richer, more personal culinary story.

Plan Your Gulfood Stay with Vida

Gulfood 2026 moves fast — so you need a base that keeps up. Vida Hotels and Resorts offers just that: thoughtfully designed rooms, all-day dining, and venues that feel like an extension of the event itself.

Plan ahead and choose a hotel that matches your rhythm, central for quick returns or creekside for evenings that linger. Arrive rested, dine well, and let Vida bring Dubai’s vibrant food culture within easy reach, so you can make the most of every moment during your stay.