Hungry for something special? Checklist these upcoming food festivals!

It’s often at food festivals where wanderlust unites with the foodie in you! What's better than unravelling a place through its cuisine? Here's a list of the world's greatest food festivals.The Dubai food festival, through February and March, is a 17-day festival with street food sampling, showcasing hidden gems and visits to local farms. One of the largest cities in the United States, Chicago also hosts the world's largest food festival. Taste of Chicago boasts of an array of cuisines, with more than 2 million visitors in July every year. In March, Melbourne transforms into a gastronomical playground, with over 200 events spread across backstreets, laneways, bars and restaurants. The two-week Melbourne Food and Wine Festival even hosts the world's longest lunch and other culinary and cultural events.