Get ready to put your appetite to good use because your next meal could help change a child’s life. Dubai Cares, the UAE-based global philanthropic organisation, has announced the return of its annual culinary fundraising campaign, Taste of Giving, running from October 16 to November 16, 2025, in celebration of World Food Day.
The month-long initiative unites the UAE’s vibrant F&B community from your favourite cafés and fine dining spots to beloved consumer food brands to raise funds for Dubai Cares’ school feeding programmes. Every time you dine at a participating venue, a portion of proceeds from your meal goes directly toward providing nutritious school meals to children in need around the world.
Globally, over 73 million primary school children in low- and middle-income countries attend class on an empty stomach, making it nearly impossible to concentrate or learn. School feeding programmes have been proven to increase attendance, boost academic performance, and encourage families to keep their children in school.
At the heart of Taste of Giving is a beautifully simple concept: every dirham raised funds one school meal. Participating restaurants and brands are giving back in creative ways, whether it’s donating proceeds from a signature dish or a percentage of their overall revenue.
This year’s lineup includes some of the UAE’s hottest dining destinations such as Al Beiruti, Americana Foods, bkry, Burro Blanco, Khadak Restaurant, Maestro Pizza, Minus Eighteen, Risen Café & Artisanal Bakery, all Tashas Group restaurants, The Maine, Th8 Palm Dubai Beach Resort, and TRIO Café, with more partners joining the movement daily.
For restaurateurs, the campaign is also a reminder that social impact and indulgence can go hand in hand. “Returning for a second year to support Dubai Cares with the Taste of Giving campaign is especially meaningful for us,” says Natasha Sideris, Founder and CEO of Tashas Group. “Dining out can be both a delightful experience and a force for good.”
So, whether you’re brunching, grabbing a coffee, or sitting down for dinner, your meal can do more than satisfy hunger; it can nourish a child’s future.
Learn more and find participating venues at: www.dubaicares.ae/supports-us/tasteofgiving.