This exciting event promises three days of unforgettable food, fun, and flair
Foodies, get ready; the capital’s tastiest weekend is back!
From 14–16 November 2025, Taste of Abu Dhabi in Partnership With BMW Abu Dhabi Motors returns to Gateway Park North, Yas Island for a mouthwatering three-day feast like no other.
Brought to you by MENA Live Events (for the third year running) and partnered with BMW Abu Dhabi Motors, this all-out celebration of food, drink, and live entertainment is expected to welcome over 19,000 guests across the weekend.
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Whether you’re a gourmet guru, a celeb chef fangirl, or just love a good time outdoors with friends and family; this is the event for you.
What’s cooking?
This year, festival-goers can feast their way through pop-ups from 15 of Abu Dhabi’s top restaurants, from cult favourites to fresh new names on the block. Each venue will serve 3 to 5 curated tasting dishes, giving you the perfect excuse to try it all.
Confirmed restaurants include:
Paradiso
Fouquet’s Abu Dhabi (making its debut!)
Ilios (also making a debut)
Craft by Side Hustle
Lento
Gala Gourmet (the festival’s first-ever fully vegetarian restaurant!)
Catch by St. Regis
Taparelle
Oak Room
The Director’s Club
Prepare for Parisian luxury, next-level comfort food, modern Mediterranean, truffle-loaded pastas, you name it. Taste is bringing it.
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Celebrity chefs? Absolutely
Taste of Abu Dhabi is known for its electric chef line-up, and 2025 does not disappoint. This year’s culinary headliners include:
Gino D’Acampo
Matt Preston
Shivesh Bhatia
Jenny Morris
Rich from Dubai 92
Harry Heals
Khaled Al Saadi
Faisal Naser
Warren Mendes
Omaka Marie
Annika Panikker
Fred Casagrande
Andrew Dickens
Joe Nesbitt Larking
As Marco Pierre White put it at last year’s edition: “Taste of Abu Dhabi is special. It’s rare. It’s deliciously rare. You eat well and get a little insight into all those wonderful restaurants in the country. I recommend you to visit, it’ll be the most magical evening of your life.”
Your perfect weekend
But wait, Taste is so much more than just food. Here’s what else is on the menu:
Workshops with Celebrity Chefs
Get up close and hands-on with the stars. These interactive sessions are free with your ticket (first come, first serve!).
Pasta-Making Workshops
Flour, eggs, technique; learn how to make the perfect fresh pasta from scratch.
Mega Kids’ Zone
Designed for the littlest foodies, the kids’ area is packed with activities, games, and arts & crafts.
Non-Stop Entertainment
Think live bands, acoustic sets, roaming performers, and DJs spinning into the night.
Licensed Lounges and Non-Alcoholic Beverages
With 21+ bars and lounges onsite, you’ll never go thirsty, whatever your flavour.
VIP Lounge
For guests who want to elevate their experience: VIP access includes exclusive lounges, extra food & drink vouchers, live musicians, and fast-track entry.
BMW takes taste to the next level
This year, BMW Abu Dhabi comes on board as headline partner, and they’re bringing two seriously cool experiences to the festival:
A premium BMW showcase, including models like the BMW X3 and BMW 3 Series
Family-friendly activations and exclusive test drive experiences for grown-ups
It’s a taste of luxury; both on your plate and behind the wheel.
Tickets: Pick your perfect taste package
Ready to dig in? Grab your tickets on Platinumlist and early bird prices are available for a limited time!
Available Ticket Types:
Standard – AED 60
(Kids under 12 enter free!)
Taster Package – AED 175
Entry + 2 food and 2 drink vouchers
VIP Package – AED 299
Fast-track entry + 3 food, 4 drink vouchers + access to VIP Lounge
Friday Team Packages – from AED 130
Group bookings for 8+ people with food & optional drinks. Access to VIP lounge included (entry before 3pm Friday only).
For tickets, visit tasteofabudhabifestival.com
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