Some of the greatest things Italy has given us include pizza, pasta and risotto.

If you too love that kind of food then you don’t have to take a trip to Italy. Visit the Italian Cuisine World Summit instead.

Here are 6 reasons why you should be at this event that’s happening between 7 and 17 November at various locations in the city:

1. Top chefs will be coming to the city

We’re talking Heinz Beck, Enrico Bartolini, Massimo Spigaroli among others.

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2. The best Italian restaurants will take part in the event

It includes Bussola to Bice Mare and Prego’s to Positano.

3. It’s your chance to attend a masterclass

Italian Michelin-starred chefs will be demonstrating kitchen tips and tricks.

4. Visit the Italian street food festival 

Think Michelin starred master guest chefs, traditional Italian fare and food trucks.

5. There’s serious competition

Chefs will battle it out to for their creations to be crowned the winner. Competitions include Best Italian Pizza in the UAE, Best Italian pizza in the MENA and Italian Pizza World Summit Contest.

6. And there’s entertainment too

Silk performers, an all-girl band, Egyptian ballet and opera-style performances are some of the scheduled acts.

Main image credit: Free Stock Photos

Also read: this Dubai restaurant is achieving Michelin Guide fame in another city.