- Taste of Abu Dhabi returns November 14-16 at Yas Island, featuring 16 top restaurants.
- Headlining chefs include Gino D’Acampo, Matt Preston, and digital star Shivesh Bhatia.
- The festival celebrates its first fully vegetarian restaurant, Gala Gourmet, championing inclusive dining.
- Learn the secret to the Crème Brûlée Doughnut at an exclusive Bread Ahead Masterclass.
The culinary spotlight is back on the capital. Taste of Abu Dhabi in Partnership with BMW Abu Dhabi Motors is set to transform Gateway Park North, Yas Island, into a three-day feast of food, fun, and flavor from November 14-16, 2025. Building on the success that attracted over 19,000 food lovers last year, the 2025 festival promises an elevated experience anchored by global culinary icons and a bold commitment to inclusive dining.
This year’s lineup of celebrity chefs offers an engaging mix of international charisma and modern culinary artistry. Festivalgoers will have the chance to cook, learn, and laugh alongside these stars at the signature BLACK+DECKER Cook School and the Taste Chefs Hub:
- Gino D’Acampo: The charismatic Italian chef brings his bold flavors and passion for authentic Italian cuisine.
- Matt Preston: Beloved MasterChef Australia judge, known for his humor and insightful commentary on global cuisine.
- Shivesh Bhatia: India’s viral baking sensation, who inspires millions with his modern desserts and creative sweet twists.
In an exclusive debut that’s creating major buzz, Bread Ahead Bakery founder Matthew Jones will host a special Crème Brûlée Doughnut Masterclass. This is a rare opportunity to learn the secret behind the bakery’s famous, viral creation and sample their signature goodies all weekend. Guests can also roll up their sleeves for authentic Pasta-Making Workshops by Sagra Italian Pastificio.
The major milestone for Taste of Abu Dhabi 2025 is its embrace of inclusive dining. For the first time, the festival will feature a fully vegetarian restaurant, Gala Gourmet. This dedicated dining spot signals a powerful shift in the regional food scene, acknowledging the rising demand for high-quality, plant-based cuisine. Gala Gourmet promises bold, flavor-forward dishes designed to surprise even the most devoted carnivores, championing fresh produce and creativity.
The restaurant lineup is the ultimate showcase of the capital’s dining diversity, featuring 16 top restaurants including fine dining favorites like Fouquet’s Abu Dhabi, Oak Room, and Catch by St. Regis, alongside up-and-coming hotspots like Goldfish Sushi & Yakitori and LENTO. Each pop-up will serve a curated selection of signature dishes, giving guests a snapshot of Abu Dhabi’s best bites all in one place.
Don’t miss the chance to meet your culinary heroes, master a viral dessert, and feast on the best of Abu Dhabi’s diverse cuisine. Taste of Abu Dhabi 2025 is offering exclusive group deals on standard tickets for four people, available online only for a limited time.
