Slice DXB 2026 in Dubai

Slice DXB 2026 in Dubai turns the Dubai Media City Amphitheatre into a two-day pizza festival on the first weekend of November, bringing together pizza makers, live music, DJs and family entertainment in one open-air space. The organisers describe it as a chance to taste pizzas from world-class makers with live music and a festival atmosphere, and the format is easy to follow: walk round, try slices from different kitchens and stay for the music.

Gates open at 1pm, which makes this an afternoon-into-evening plan rather than a late-night one, and the two dates (Friday and Saturday) give you a choice of day.

What is Slice DXB?

Slice DXB is a festival dedicated to a single food: pizza. Instead of a general food market with a bit of everything, the whole event is built around slices, from classic Neapolitan styles to gourmet creations with more inventive toppings. That focus is the main reason to go. If you have strong opinions about crust, char and the right amount of sauce, a day spent comparing several kitchens side by side is a good way to test them.

At the time of writing the individual pizzerias have not been named on the official listing, which says there are more surprises to be announced. Check the event page closer to the weekend if you want to know which kitchens are coming before you choose a day.

What is on, beyond the pizza

The listing sets out several parts to the festival alongside the food stalls:

• Live music and DJs playing throughout the day, so the amphitheatre has a soundtrack from the moment the gates open.
• Family-friendly activities and entertainment, with interactive experiences and games aimed at younger visitors.
• Artisan food and drink vendors beyond the pizzerias, for anyone who wants something else between slices.
• Bars with cocktails and other festival refreshments.
• Photo spots set up around the site for pictures with friends and family.

No performers or DJs have been named yet, so treat the music as part of the setting rather than the headline. The food is the reason to buy a ticket.

Who it suits

Slice DXB works for a few different groups. Pizza fans get the chance to compare styles in one place. Groups of friends get an outdoor afternoon with music, food and drinks in the same spot. Families are clearly part of the plan too, given the games, interactive activities and family entertainment on the listing, which makes it a rare food festival that tries to keep children busy as well as fed.

No age policy, dress code or house rules have been published on the official page, so if you have questions about pushchairs, re-entry or children’s tickets, the Platinumlist help centre is the place to ask before you book.

The venue: Dubai Media City Amphitheatre

The festival takes place at the Dubai Media City Amphitheatre, an outdoor venue inside Media City.

The official directions are specific. By car, head towards Al Sufouh 2 and merge on to King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Street, which you reach from the Sheikh Zayed Road (E11) exits signed for Dubai Media City. By bus, routes 8, 83 and 84 stop close to Dubai Media City. Taxis, including Dubai Taxi Corporation cabs, Careem and Uber are all suggested for drop-off and pick-up near the venue. Parking has not been mentioned on the listing.

More food and weekend plans

If a food festival is your idea of a good weekend, browse our dinner and brunch guide for more ways to eat out across the city, or our kids’ events in Dubai if you are planning around little ones. For everything else on in the city this month, see things to do in November and our list of things to do this weekend.