Eat, drink and be merry: Taste of Abu Dhabi 2025
Foodies rejoice! Taste of Abu Dhabi, in partnership with BMW, is all set to make a smashing comeback. The capital’s ultimate drink, food and music festival will feature some of the city’s renowned restaurants over three days of deliciousness. From the price of entry to culinary workshops, here is all you need to know about the upcoming food fest.
About Taste of Abu Dhabi
The festival, one of the many events in Abu Dhabi, is a three-day food festival that features some of the capital’s best eateries and chefs. The al fresco event will showcase 15 of Abu Dhabi’s best food outlets and more. Among other highlights are celebrity workshops that are free for visitors to attend.
Taste of Abu Dhabi 2025 Dates and Venue
Planning to visit? Here are all the details about the event’s 14th edition:
- Dates: 14th to 16th November, 2025
- Taste of Abu Dhabi location: Gateway Park North, Yas Island
Taste of Abu Dhabi tickets
Taste of Abu Dhabi ticket price for you would depend on the activities and inclusions you want. Here is what you can expect to pay for entry to the event:
- General admission: AED 80 (workshops, one-day entry)
- Taster package: AED 185 (Inclusive of mentioned perks as well as two food vouchers, exclusive workshops and two drinks vouchers)
- VIP package: AED 350 (four drinks vouchers, access to VIP lounge and three food vouchers)
- Kids go free: Children aged 12 and below get free entry, as long as they are accompanied by adults. However, they will need to purchase tickets for Taster, VIP and brunch packages.
Events
Celebrity Chefs
Regarding celebrity chef workshops, these are the names that will be on the roster:
- Gino D’acampo
- Matt Preston
- Warren Mendes
- Shivesh Bhatia
- Khalid Al Saadi
- Mathew Jones
- Harry Heal
- Richard Stratton
- Jenny Morris
- Shamal More
- Tomlin George Graham
Visit the event’s official website to explore the full list of celebrity chefs that will be making an appearance at Taste of Abu Dhabi 2025. Spots for their workshops are limited, so make sure you sign-up soon.
Restaurants
Food is the star of the show at the recurring fiesta and this year is no different. Each will be curating a special menu of up to five taster dishes — available for purchase via debit/credit card or vouchers in the select package.
Here are some of the restaurant outlets guests may visit at the Taste of Dubai festival:
- Pincode by Kunal Kapur
- Fouquet’s Abu Dhabi
- Barbossa
- Goldfish Sushi and Yakitori Abu Dhabi
- Amara
- Craft
- Desert Lotus
- Lento
- Oak Room
Things to do at Taste of Abu Dhabi 2025
From brand activations to chef-led workshops and activities for kids, here’s all that is promised at the fest:
Fire Pit
Learn how to fire up a grill and create delicious dishes from the pitmasters at the “flame fueled hotspots” at the festival. Spots are limited so act fast!
Black+Decker Cook School
Watch star chefs in action as they prepare their signature dishes. Spots are limited with registrations open an hour before each session. Professional chefs will guide you in each cookout. Plus, there’s a prize for the best dish.
Licenced Lounges and Bars
This is where those over the age of 21 may enjoy a cocktail or two. Sit back and sip at any of the five licenced outlets. There will be music, giveaways and so much more.
A Taste of BMW by Abu Dhabi Motors
Guests can capture unforgettable memories and their BMW moment at the 360 degree video booth. Explore the car brand’s best models up close and even take them for a test drive!
Kids Zone
Can’t leave the kiddies out! The festival’s younger visitors will be able to enjoy themselves on bouncy castles, a kids’ workshop and more.
Here’s a list of other confirmed activities:
- Slime making
- Coinbank painting
- Canvas painting
- DIY crafts
- Inflatable ice-cream park
- Ceramics painting
- Bungee jump
All of these activities are charged.
Entertainment and Hosts
Taste of Abu Dhabi 2025 will be offering an exciting lineup of performances by DJs and bands. The list of entertainers include:
- Remix Rich
- Priti Malik
- Andrew Dickens
- Joseph Nesbitt-Larking
- Ryan Gibb
Apart from the mentioned happenings, visitors will be able to interact with local startups, brands and artisan producers.
FAQs about Taste of Abu Dhabi 2025
Where can I purchase the tickets?
Tickets for the anticipated event are available on Platinumlist. Aside from entry, selected dishes can be purchased via debit or credit card.
What else is there to do?
Visitors will be able to get some shopping done at the food festival. A number of brands and artisan vendors will be selling their wares and more.
Is there Taste of Abu Dhabi parking?
Yes, there is. However, it is recommended to book Careem or other such services to get to the venue as the parking lot may exceed capacity.
Are there any similar events happening in Dubai?
Yes, Taste of Dubai this year took place in February. You can catch the event again next year. The Dubai Food Festival is another similar event that takes place annually in the emirate.
That is all for our coverage on Taste of Abu Dhabi 2025. Looking for other food-related events? Check out the Michelin Guide Food Festival in Abu Dhabi. Get your tickets today before they sell out!
