
This exciting event promises three days of unforgettable food, fun, and flair
Abu Dhabi’s most anticipated weekend of food, drink, and live music is back this weekend…and tickets are still available!
Taste of Abu Dhabi will bring together an expected 19,000 foodies, friends and families to enjoy three days of culinary festivity and live entertainment.
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.
Cook with celebrity chefs (FREE!)
Join a host of celebrity chefs for exclusive cooking sessions at the signature Taste Features. Registrations open on-site one hour before each session, and spaces are limited.
Best of all, all workshops are included free with your Taste of Abu Dhabi ticket.
Black and Decker School
Step into the kitchen with celebrity chefs and tackle fun, flavour-packed recipes together. Each session ends with a mini competition and one lucky winner crowned per class!
Taste Fire Pit
Watch flames and flavours meet at the Taste Fire Pit! In a sizzling showcase of live-fire cooking hosted by expert pitmasters, get hands-on and fire up the grill using premium Exit 10 BBQs.
Kibson’d Chef hub
New for 2025, join culinary stars for creative workshops on global cuisines, zero-waste cooking, and more, all using fresh Kibsons products. Expect great food, laughs, and plenty of kitchen secrets.
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Taste of Abu Dhabi – Highlights
Discover an unforgettable lineup of experiences at Taste of Abu Dhabi! Dance to the debut performances of two exciting new bands. Sandstorm, the Dubai-based trio, brings Irish, Scottish, and folk energy to the stage Friday and Sunday, while MADAM, one of Time Out Dubai’s Top 10 Bar Bands, delivers adrenaline-fuelled sets Saturday.
Car enthusiasts can test drive BMW’s 1, 2, 3, 4, and X Series on-site, plus enjoy the 360° video booth and retro photobooth. Foodies can take part in free barista coffee masterclasses with Coffee Planet or hands-on pasta-making workshops with Sagra for a taste of culinary fun.
Join Boot Scoot UAE for lively line dancing sessions at the Taste Stage, perfect for all skill levels. Create lasting memories with personalized caricatures at the MINI Corner, and early visitors can grab a free premium 0.0% Drink Dry beverage (first 100 guests daily).
VIP ticket holders enjoy the ultimate experience, including lounge access, dedicated entertainment, and 3 food and 4 drink vouchers.
Families are welcome too – kids can attend Taste Cooking sessions at 2:30pm or enjoy the Splash N Party Kids Zone, featuring trampolines, bungee jumps, arts and crafts, and more (free & paid activities available).
From live music and culinary adventures to interactive activities for all ages, Taste of Abu Dhabi delivers a festival filled with entertainment, flavour, and family-friendly fun.
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 80
(Kids under 12 enter free!)
Taster Package – AED 185
Entry + 2 food and 2 drink vouchers
VIP Package – AED 350
Fast-track entry + 3 food, 4 drink vouchers + access to VIP Lounge
For tickets, visit tasteofabudhabifestival.com
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