Thai Select Fest 2025 is back in Dubai, offering a lively, free-entry celebration of Thailand’s culture, cuisine, and creativity at Dubai Media City Amphitheatre.
Running from November 28 to 30, 2025, the festival is open daily from 12PM to 2AM, transforming the venue with Thailand’s vibrant sights, sounds, and flavors.
Hosted by the Thai Trade Centre in Dubai (Department of International Trade Promotion – DITP, Ministry of Commerce, Royal Thai Government), this event highlights Thailand’s soft power ‘5Fs’: Food, Festival, Fashion, Film, and Fight, aiming to strengthen cultural connections between Thailand and the UAE and showcase Thailand’s creative economy.
A cultural journey for all senses
This edition recreates a bustling Thai village, featuring traditional dance, live music, Muay Thai displays, street food markets, and interactive craft workshops.
Visitors can join the Loy Krathong — the Festival of Lights, by making and launching krathongs into a glowing pond, symbolizing renewal, peace, and positivity.
Genuine Thai flavors from Thai Select restaurants
Culinary enthusiasts can savor dishes from Thai Select–certified restaurants in the UAE, recognized by the Royal Thai Government for their authenticity and quality. Enjoy classics like Tom Yum Goong, Pad Thai, Som Tum, and Mango Sticky Rice — true tastes of Thai heritage.
Fashion, film, and family fun
The festival will also host fashion shows by Thai designers, short-film screenings, and family-friendly zones with Thai games, crafts, and workshops. Market stalls will offer Thai products, handmade crafts, and wellness items, bringing a slice of Thailand to Dubai.
“The Thai Select Festival has become a vital platform for sharing Thailand’s creativity and soft power globally,” said Pitichai Ratananaka, director of the Thai Trade Centre Dubai. “This event embodies Thailand’s hospitality, craftsmanship, and innovation — values resonating with Dubai’s multicultural society. We invite everyone to enjoy Thailand’s world-class cuisine, arts, and warm hospitality here in the UAE.”
Event highlights
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Live Muay Thai Shows and Workshops with legendary Trainer Gae
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Loy Krathong Festival of Lights – a nightly peace and renewal ceremony
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Thai Select Culinary Village – authentic dishes from top Thai restaurants in the UAE
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Thai Fashion and Art Exhibitions — showcasing creative designs and crafts
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Family Fun Zone — kids’ games and craft workshops
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Exciting prizes and daily raffles — including two daily air ticket giveaways (DXB–BKK–DXB).
Entry is free for all, and stay updated on Instagram and Facebook at @thaiselectfestival for the latest news, giveaways, and live highlights.
