If you haven’t heard about the Dubai Summer Surprises AED 10 dining promotion yet, now is a good time to pay attention. Until August 30, 2026, more than 160 restaurants and cafés across Dubai are offering selected dishes for AED 10 — and a good number of them are clustered around Dubai Metro stations on the Red and Green Lines.
For anyone planning to get around the city by Metro anyway, this turns a regular commute or sightseeing trip into a genuinely affordable food adventure. The 10 Dirham Dish campaign has been organised by the Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment as part of Dubai Summer Surprises, with each participating restaurant offering specific items at the fixed price throughout the promotional period.
Red Line Connects Dubai’s Major Dining Areas
The Red Line passes through some of Dubai’s busiest and most visited districts, which makes it a particularly useful route for following the AED 10 promotion from one end of the city to the other.
Around Centrepoint, you’ll find participating outlets including Dodo Pizza, Mirdif Fish and Chips, New York Fries, Shake Shack, Texas Chicken and Sumo Sushi and Bento — a mix of quick-service classics and Asian-inspired options that covers most moods.
City Centre Deira offers another cluster worth knowing about. Bikanervala, Caribou Coffee, Costa Coffee, Dunkin, Filli Cafe and Shake Shack are among the listed participants, giving you everything from a proper meal to a coffee stop.
Moving further along the Red Line, Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Station gives access to Bikanervala, Mama Italia, Saigon Taste of Vietnam, Shake Shack and The Noodle House — a useful collection for anyone spending the day around Downtown Dubai and wanting to keep food costs in check.
AED 10 Food Options Around Business Bay and Mall of the Emirates
Business Bay is well served by the promotion. Participating outlets in the area include Chaiiwala of London, Dodo Pizza, Filli Cafe, Maestro Pizza, Pret A Manger and Sandwich Square — a decent range that suits everything from a quick bite to a proper sit-down meal.
The station’s position makes it easy to combine an AED 10 meal with time around Downtown Dubai or the canal area, without needing to go out of your way.
Mall of the Emirates adds several coffee and quick-service options for Red Line travellers, making it worth factoring into your route if you’re heading south and want a discounted meal stop along the way.
Explore AED 10 Dining Towards Dubai Marina and Expo City
The southern stretches of the Red Line take the promotion into Dubai Marina, Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Ibn Battuta and Expo City — areas with a very different character from the older city districts but with their own cluster of participating outlets.
At DMCC, you’ll find Barbecue Delights, Desi Mehfil, Dhaba Lane Restaurants, Dodo Pizza and Shake Shack — a good mix of South Asian flavours and familiar quick-service brands that reflects the neighbourhood’s diverse residential community.
One practical note worth repeating throughout: the AED 10 offer applies only to selected dishes at participating outlets, not to everything on the menu. Checking what’s actually on offer before you make the journey is time well spent.
Green Line Offers AED 10 Food Across Deira and Bur Dubai
The Green Line is the route of choice for exploring Deira, Bur Dubai and the older parts of the city — and the AED 10 promotion has a strong presence here too.
Around e& Station, participating outlets include Baskin Robbins, Bubee Drink Cafe, Caribou Coffee, Karachi Darbar, Koukh Al Shay and Maestro Pizza. Al Qusais adds Bikanervala, Dunkin, Grand Mehfil Restaurant, Milan Veg and Texas Chicken to the list.
Al Nahda has one of the more varied selections on the Green Line — Chaat Bazaar, Dhaba Lane Restaurants, Dodo Pizza, Filli Cafe and My Sandwich are all participating. For anyone exploring the neighbourhood or passing through on a longer journey, these options make a convenient and affordable stop.
Union Station Makes Switching Between Dining Districts Easier
Union is one of the two key interchange stations connecting the Red and Green Lines, and for a Metro-based food trip, it’s a genuinely useful hub. From here, you can switch between lines and access two very different dining areas without leaving the network.
The station itself also has participating outlets worth stopping for — Caribou Coffee, Cold Stone Creamery, Gelato Divino, Maestro Pizza and Hangry Joe’s Hot Chicken and Wings. Whether you’re changing lines or just looking for a quick stop, there are options without needing to walk far from the platform.
BurJuman Connects Food Options Across Bur Dubai
BurJuman is the other Red and Green Line interchange, and its location in the heart of Bur Dubai makes it particularly valuable for passengers exploring the area’s mix of traditional markets, heritage sites and busy residential streets.
Participating restaurants around BurJuman include Akabare Thakali Restaurant, Filli Cafe, Sharief Bhai, Spice Grill, Texas Chicken and Yoko Sizzlers — a selection that leans toward Indian and regional cooking alongside familiar quick-service options.
Like Union, BurJuman gives you the flexibility to continue in any direction without backtracking, which is useful if you’re planning a longer food-focused day around the city.
Creek Station Adds More AED 10 Dining Choices
Creek is another Green Line stop worth factoring into your route. Participating outlets listed around the station include Bikanervala, Hard Rock Cafe, House of Pops, Sumo Sushi and Bento and Yalla Momos.
The variety here is notable — Indian food, Japanese-inspired dishes, desserts and casual snacks all show up in the same cluster. For passengers on the Green Line, Creek is another station where stepping off for an AED 10 meal makes sense without adding significant time to the journey.
What Food Can You Get for AED 10 in Dubai?
The short answer is quite a lot. The promotion spans Indian, Pakistani, Arabic, Vietnamese, Italian and Japanese options, alongside burgers, pizza, coffee, desserts and casual snacks. The exact AED 10 dish varies by restaurant — one outlet might offer a specific rice dish, another a slice of pizza, another a coffee — so checking the individual offer before you go is essential.
Don’t assume that everything on a participating restaurant’s menu is available at AED 10. Each restaurant has a specific item or items in the promotion, and the experience will be much better if you arrive knowing what to order.
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How to Plan an AED 10 Dubai Metro Food Trip
The simplest approach is to pick a Metro line, identify the stations you’re planning to visit or pass through, and cross-reference those stations with the participating restaurant listings.
The Red Line gives you access to Downtown Dubai, Business Bay, Dubai Marina and Expo City. The Green Line covers Deira, Al Qusais, Al Nahda and Bur Dubai. Use Union or BurJuman as your switching point if you want to combine both lines in one journey.
Before you head out, check the official campaign listings on Dubai’s tourism platform for the specific AED 10 dish at each participating restaurant. Availability and participation can change, and a quick check before leaving home saves disappointment at the station.
Dubai AED 10 Food Promotion Runs Until August 30
The Dubai Summer Surprises 10 Dirham Dish campaign runs until August 30, 2026. With more than 160 participating restaurants and cafés spread across the city, and several conveniently positioned near Metro stations on both lines, it’s one of the more practical summer initiatives for residents and visitors who want to explore Dubai without spending a fortune on food.
Plan your route, check your dishes, tap your nol card and eat well.