• A green wall at the South Market food hall in DIFC's Gate Avenue. Reem Mohammed / The National
    A green wall at the South Market food hall in DIFC's Gate Avenue. Reem Mohammed / The National
  • M.A.D. (Modern Asian Dessert) comes from Singapore. Reem Mohammed / The National
    M.A.D. (Modern Asian Dessert) comes from Singapore. Reem Mohammed / The National
  • A table at the South Market food hall in DIFC's Gate Avenue. Reem Mohammed / The National
    A table at the South Market food hall in DIFC's Gate Avenue. Reem Mohammed / The National
  • A cook prepares a dish at the South Market food hall in DIFC's Gate Avenue. Reem Mohammed / The National
    A cook prepares a dish at the South Market food hall in DIFC's Gate Avenue. Reem Mohammed / The National
  • The seating area at the South Market food hall in DIFC's Gate Avenue. Reem Mohammed / The National
    The seating area at the South Market food hall in DIFC's Gate Avenue. Reem Mohammed / The National
  • The seating area at the South Market food hall in DIFC's Gate Avenue. Reem Mohammed / The National
    The seating area at the South Market food hall in DIFC's Gate Avenue. Reem Mohammed / The National
  • A food sign for Modern Asian Desserts (M.A.D.) at the at the South Market food hall in DIFC's Gate Avenue. Reem Mohammed / The National
    A food sign for Modern Asian Desserts (M.A.D.) at the at the South Market food hall in DIFC's Gate Avenue. Reem Mohammed / The National
  • Decor on the walls at the South Market food hall in DIFC's Gate Avenue. Reem Mohammed / The National
    Decor on the walls at the South Market food hall in DIFC's Gate Avenue. Reem Mohammed / The National
  • The seating in front of Bahiya at the South Market food hall in DIFC's Gate Avenue. Reem Mohammed / The National
    The seating in front of Bahiya at the South Market food hall in DIFC's Gate Avenue. Reem Mohammed / The National
  • More decor at the South Market food hall in DIFC's Gate Avenue. Reem Mohammed / The National
    More decor at the South Market food hall in DIFC's Gate Avenue. Reem Mohammed / The National
  • A waitress at the South Market food hall in DIFC's Gate Avenue. Reem Mohammed / The National
    A waitress at the South Market food hall in DIFC's Gate Avenue. Reem Mohammed / The National
  • The South Market food hall in DIFC's Gate Avenue has 15 kitchens from around the world. Reem Mohammed / The National
    The South Market food hall in DIFC's Gate Avenue has 15 kitchens from around the world. Reem Mohammed / The National
  • Street art seen in the South Market food hall in DIFC's Gate Avenue. Reem Mohammed / The National
    Street art seen in the South Market food hall in DIFC's Gate Avenue. Reem Mohammed / The National
  • More signs in the South Market food hall in DIFC's Gate Avenue. Reem Mohammed / The National
    More signs in the South Market food hall in DIFC's Gate Avenue. Reem Mohammed / The National
  • Inside one of the kitchen's at the South Market food hall in DIFC's Gate Avenue. Reem Mohammed / The National
    Inside one of the kitchen's at the South Market food hall in DIFC's Gate Avenue. Reem Mohammed / The National
  • A social distancing sign at the South Market food hall in DIFC's Gate Avenue. Reem Mohammed / The National
    A social distancing sign at the South Market food hall in DIFC's Gate Avenue. Reem Mohammed / The National
  • A seating section at the South Market food hall in DIFC's Gate Avenue. Reem Mohammed / The National
    A seating section at the South Market food hall in DIFC's Gate Avenue. Reem Mohammed / The National
  • Cereal Killer at the South Market food hall in DIFC's Gate Avenue. Reem Mohammed / The National
    Cereal Killer at the South Market food hall in DIFC's Gate Avenue. Reem Mohammed / The National
  • More street art at the South Market food hall in DIFC's Gate Avenue. Reem Mohammed / The National
    More street art at the South Market food hall in DIFC's Gate Avenue. Reem Mohammed / The National
  • Sweet treats at Cereal Killer at the South Market food hall in DIFC's Gate Avenue. Reem Mohammed / The National
    Sweet treats at Cereal Killer at the South Market food hall in DIFC's Gate Avenue. Reem Mohammed / The National
  • Cereal Killer at the South Market food hall in DIFC's Gate Avenue. Reem Mohammed / The National
    Cereal Killer at the South Market food hall in DIFC's Gate Avenue. Reem Mohammed / The National

Order up: 21 photos from the new South Market food hall in DIFC's Gate Avenue


Evelyn Lau
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DIFC is already well known for its restaurants, but it's now also home to an international food hall.

The newly opened South Market food hall in Gate Avenue spans 836 square metres, and is a one-stop shop for many of the world's cuisines.

The food hall features 15 kitchens spanning different countries and their cuisines.

Diners can enjoy everything from Thai food from Bangkok-themed eatery BKK Bistro, to Japanese street-food from Takoyaki. For those who always crave breakfast, visit Cereal Killer Cafe or, to satisfy sweet cravings, visit Singapore import Modern Asian Desserts (MAD).

Other outlets include Earth Kitchen, Burritos Beyond Borders, Katsu & Co and Spheerz Restaurant.

Yet to open is German brand Call a Pizza, the Texas-style Jax Burgers, and Poutine, a Canadian restaurant that offers the traditional fare of French fries with cheese and gravy. Fresh seafood will be available at Crab Market, and there's Egyptian cuisine at Bahiya restaurant.

The food hall has been designed in an industrial style, with a combination of exposed ceilings, urban steel beams, raw timber and concrete features, as well as neon signage and street art murals.