Okay, real talk. When you think of IKEA, you probably picture flat-pack furniture, a confused partner holding an Allen key, and the emotional rollercoaster that is assembling a bookshelf. But what if we told you IKEA is about to become your new foodie favourite this week—and no, we’re not just talking about their iconic meatballs.
From August 6 to 11, IKEA is turning up the flavour and rolling out the Levantine red carpet. Yep, for one week only, your neighbourhood Swedish furniture giant is going full Middle Eastern maestro with a chef-curated Levantine feast starting at just AED 9. That’s not a typo. Nine. Dirhams. You can’t even get a decent coffee for that these days!
When: From August 6 to 11
So, what’s cooking?
Chef Abderrahim Lhnnaoui—aka the flavour wizard at IKEA—has whipped up a menu straight from the Eastern Mediterranean soul food handbook. Think chicken mussakhan, kofta bi tahina, and lamb shank mansaf that’ll make you consider skipping that flat-pack shelf and just buying a bigger dining table instead.
Feeling fancy? Chef Rita Soueidan, culinary queen and Levantine cuisine expert, is also joining the festivities. Not only is she dropping tasty knowledge bombs about Levantine heritage, but her signature cold mezze platter is also up for grabs at the restaurant. Spoiler alert: it’s creamy, zesty, herby heaven.
Here’s the wallet-happy rundown:
- Soup starter (chicken, veggie or wheat): AED 9
- Cold mezze & salad bar: AED 9 – 12
- Mains like kofta, mussakhan, lemon chicken: AED 25 – 49
- Desserts like pistachio muhalabiya & kunafa: Worth every bite (and the sugar rush)
And because IKEA loves you like that, this Levantine celebration is available daily from 11:30 A.M. to 9:30 P.M. at:
So grab your friends, your family, your secret snack buddy—and maybe even your curious cat (okay maybe not the cat)—and head to IKEA this week. Where else can you eat like royalty for under AED 50 and accidentally come home with a scented candle, a lamp, and a new mattress?
Don’t wait—because once August 11 rolls around, this Levantine love story ends.
Your taste buds will never forgive you.
