Designed for those seeking flavour sensations, the Burgers & Hops Festival is a celebration of Dubai’s rich diversity. With over 85% of the city’s population made up of expatriates, this eclectic gathering is a tribute to the flavours and cultures that make the emirate a global melting pot. Each burger serves as a bite-sized passport and a tribute to traditional recipes, local ingredients, and the stories that make each culture unique.

Sink your teeth into The Stables Breakfast Burger, an all-English affair served in a frying pan and stacked high with beef bacon, cheddar, hash brown, and fried egg inside a Dough & Co English muffin. It’s best enjoyed with a crisp Strongbow Cider, born in Herefordshire, bringing a cheeky apple twist to this British classic. Craving a touch of Americana? The Rodeo Drive Smash Burger is served diner-style in a red basket and layered with double smash patties, onions, pickles, and secret sauce on a Dough & Co potato bun, made to be chased down with an ice-cold Budweiser, the ultimate all-American brew.

For a bold taste of the tropics, the Bayan Chori Burger offers a Filipino twist, with a sweet and spicy beef chorizo patty and banana ketchup served on a banana leaf. Pair it with a refreshing San Miguel, brewed in the Philippines, for an authentic island bite. Or venture east with the Karaage Kimchi Burger, where Japanese karaage chicken meets Korean kimchi slaw on a soft Hokkaido milk bun. Wash it down with a chilled Asahi, clean and dry to match the umami-rich experience.

With so much global inspiration on the grill, there really will be something for everyone. Spice lovers will adore the Butter Chicken Burger, an Indian medley of chicken tikka, butter chicken sauce, and chilli mayo, sizzling in a skillet, served best with Kingfisher, India’s flagship hops. Head to the Mediterranean with the Opa Burger, a Greek creation of lamb, olives, feta, and mint tzatziki on a chickpea bun, perfectly matched with Heineken for a cool contrast. Fans of British comfort food can opt for the Fish Butty, a Scottish twist on the classic chippy order, featuring battered cod and chunky chips inside a bun, paired with a bold BrewDog IPA. For something lighter and greener, the Habibi Burger puts an Arabic spin on plant-based eating with beetroot falafel, tahini yoghurt, and a colourful beetroot bun. If you’re feeling in a party mood, the Fiesta Burger is a Mexican-inspired explosion of sweetcorn, mushroom, chipotle, guacamole, and more, best enjoyed with the sunny refreshment of Corona, lime included.

To end the journey on a sweet note, the Dessert Burger layers vanilla mousse, berries, and hot caramel chocolate sauce in a pillowy Dough & Co brioche bun, becoming the final indulgent stop on your flavour voyage. If you really can’t decide what flavour combination tickles your fancy, the Around the World Slider Board lets you sample six mini burgers from across the globe, from Scotland to Japan, Greece to the UAE, one bite at a time. Now, adding a new layer of excitement to the festivities, The Smash Room is parking its adrenaline-fuelled Smash Mobile right outside The Stables every Friday and Saturday starting 28th May. This fully equipped truck brings the wildly popular stress-relief experience directly to the streets of Dubai. Guests can suit up in safety gear and let loose inside the mobile smash zone, smashing bottles, electronics, and more in a high-energy, therapeutic release. Designed to entertain groups of up to 10 at a time, it’s the ultimate way to blow off steam before settling in for a satisfying meal. The Stables is offering a smashing combo deal: AED 149 for any burger, side, a refreshing pint, and a Smash Mobile session. Already had your burger fix? Try the smash-only option at AED 100 or select burgers with hops starting from AED 39.