the worlds first african dining hall
Celebration of African cuisine and culture
Alkebulan, the world's first African dining hall, curated by James Beard award-winning chef Alexander Smalls it is a celebration of African cuisine, designed as a showcase of contemporary food and music from across the continent.
CHEF ALEXANDER SMALLS
“WE'RE ARE BRINGING AFRICAN FOOD INTO THE CONTEMPORARY CULINARY CONVERSATION. THERE IS SUCH A HUGE CULTURAL MESSAGE THAT IS PART OF THE CULINARY REVOLUTION THAT WE ARE IGNITING, FEEDING AND EXPERIENCING WITH AFRICAN FOOD.”
DISCOVER THE BEST OF AFRICA
JOIN US AS WE EMBARK ON A YEAR-LONG CULINARY JOURNEY ACROSS AFRICA! OUR VIBRANT EVENTS ARE YOUR PASSPORT TO EXPERIENCE AND SAVOR THE LAST UNDISCOVERED FLAVORS OF THE CONTINENT.
THE FUTURE OF ALKEBULAN
From our home in Expo City Dubai we see Alkebulan as a major hub in every metropolitan city. This is not just a dining destination but a community project that supports upcoming African talent and provides a platform for Africa’s next generation of creators.
MUSIC, ART, & FASHION
It doesn’t stop at food. Alkebulan is a place for community to come together and experience the cultures of the people that make Alkebulan. We have events and activations throughout the year encompassing music, art, and fashion.
CHEF ALEXANDER SMALLS
Alexander Smalls is a James Beard Award-winning Chef, author, and raconteur. Hand-selected by chef Alexander Smalls, each chef, artist, and musician will play their part in re-educating the world on African experiences through a series of bespoke concepts under one roof.
