If you’d leave us alone, chances are we’d spend the entire weekend vegetating.

But there’s no place for that this weekend because Galeries Lafayette at The Dubai Mall is back with the fifth edition of Le Gourmet Food Fest. Between noon to 7pm, the venue has so much going on that you wouldn’t want to be elsewhere.

Here are 5 reasons why you should be going there before the festival ends tomorrow:

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1. The food, obvs

There are stations offering bites from around the world.

2. It’s a chilled out affair

Think benches, stools and communal tables. Easy to get those convos started.

3. There are demos by chefs and bloggers 

Pick up all those kitchen tips and tricks.

4. Entertainment is on point

Quite like an all-day party.

5. There’s street art too

Pose for some pretty pictures.

6. Plus, there’s stuff to be won 

Who doesn’t love free stuff?