{"id":29621,"date":"2025-02-28T09:59:55","date_gmt":"2025-02-28T09:59:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/?p=29621"},"modified":"2025-02-28T09:59:55","modified_gmt":"2025-02-28T09:59:55","slug":"ramadan-street-food-festival-is-back-to-al-karama-in-2025-here-are-5-things-not-to-miss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/ramadan-street-food-festival-is-back-to-al-karama-in-2025-here-are-5-things-not-to-miss\/","title":{"rendered":"Ramadan Street Food Festival is Back to Al Karama in 2025 \u2014 Here are 5 Things Not to Miss"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The <strong>Ramadan Street Food Festival in Karama is back from March 6 to 23<\/strong>, turning Sheikh Hamdan Colony into a paradise for food lovers. With over 55 restaurants serving special Ramadan dishes, plus arts, crafts, and games, it\u2019s a must-visit event. Here&#8217;s what this year\u2019s edition brings to the city!<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"western\">1. A Feast of Street Food<\/h3>\n<p>Last year\u2019s festival brought together <strong>flavors from India, the Middle East, and beyond<\/strong>. From pani puri and vada pav to pazhamporis and spiced lemon drinks, the choices were endless. Let&#8217;s hope for the return of Emirati delights like luqaimat and rigag to complete the experience.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DGiU4FosLdz\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DGiU4FosLdz\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Dubai Calendar (@dubai_calendar)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"western\">2. Mesmerizing Performers<\/h3>\n<p>Expect to see Tanoura dancers spinning in vibrant skirts, stilt walkers glowing with LED lights, and roaming entertainers adding fun to the crowd. Last year, even Aladdin made an appearance on his \u2018magic carpet\u2019!<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"western\">3. Live Street Performances<\/h3>\n<p>Music and dance played a huge role in making last year\u2019s festival special. From violinists and guitarists to traditional folk dancers, the streets of Karama turned into a lively cultural hotspot.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-29624\" src=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SaveClip.App_435385381_17965781141719846_3528364389080835520_n-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SaveClip.App_435385381_17965781141719846_3528364389080835520_n-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SaveClip.App_435385381_17965781141719846_3528364389080835520_n-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SaveClip.App_435385381_17965781141719846_3528364389080835520_n-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SaveClip.App_435385381_17965781141719846_3528364389080835520_n-150x75.jpg 150w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SaveClip.App_435385381_17965781141719846_3528364389080835520_n.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"western\">4. The Lively Night Market<\/h3>\n<p>Even if you\u2019re not here for the food (hard to believe!), the market is worth a visit. Last year featured trendy clothes, artisanal crafts, henna artists, caricature sketchers, and even Ramadan-themed makeovers. A true shopping haven!<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"western\">5. Mappila Music &amp; Sing-Alongs<\/h3>\n<p>Arab-Malayalam Mappila songs filled the air last year, bringing nostalgia and a strong cultural vibe. This mix of Kerala\u2019s musical traditions with Arabic influences made the festival atmosphere even richer.<\/p>\n<p>Mark your calendars for March 6 and get ready to dive into the flavors, sounds, and colors of the Ramadan Street Food Festival in Karama!<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d3608.646467617496!2d55.303078323969714!3d25.248829829610028!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x3e5f4328f8f98d13%3A0x7ce8bb479b396c87!2sAl%20Karama%20-%20Sheikh%20Hamdan%20Colony%20-%20Dubai%20-%20United%20Arab%20Emirates!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sfr!4v1740736299980!5m2!1sen!2sfr\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Ramadan Street Food Festival in Karama is back from March 6 to 23, turning Sheikh Hamdan Colony into a paradise for food lovers. 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