- Taste of Abu Dhabi returns 14 to 16 November at Yas.
- Over 15 restaurants serve curated tasting dishes across three festival days.
- Celebrity chefs, workshops, VIP lounge, kids zone, and live music
- BMW Abu Dhabi headlines with test drives, family activities, and showcases.
This November Abu Dhabi becomes a three-day food celebration as Taste of Abu Dhabi returns to Gateway Park North, Yas Island from 14 to 16 November 2025. The festival brings together top restaurants, international and local celebrity chefs, hands-on workshops, family zones, and a VIP program, promising a weekend of tasting menus, live music, and memorable shared moments across the capital.
Taste of Abu Dhabi stakes its claim as the capital’s ultimate food and music weekend, aiming to welcome more than 19,000 guests over three days. Organised by MENA Live Events, the festival builds on last year’s momentum and highlights Abu Dhabi’s growing culinary scene. Attendees can expect 15 restaurant pop-ups serving three to five tasting dishes each, curated to showcase signature dishes and festival-only creations.
Key restaurant pop-ups include:
- Paradiso
- Fouquet’s Abu Dhabi, making its festival debut
- Ilios
- Craft by Side Hustle
- Lento
- Gala Gourmet, the festival’s first fully vegetarian restaurant
- Catch by St. Regis
- Taparelle
- Oak Room
- The Director’s Club
Festival features designed for every kind of guest:
- Free chef workshops included with tickets on a first-come, first-served basis
- Pasta-making masterclasses offering hands-on tips from professionals
- A Mega Kids’ Zone with activities, arts, and crafts for younger food fans
- Non-stop music pockets across the site with DJs, live bands, and acoustic sets
- VIP experiences including fast-track entry, food and drink vouchers, and a dedicated lounge
- Over 21 licensed lounges and a selection of premium beverage partners
From the tastings to the shows, Taste of Abu Dhabi blends spectacle with approachable fun. Celebrity chefs add theatre and expertise, while local restaurateurs bring dishes that reflect Abu Dhabi’s evolving dining identity. For families and work teams, the festival includes Friday Team Packages priced from AED 130 per person, plus taster and VIP tiers that let guests unlock different experiences without losing convenience.
BMW Abu Dhabi steps in as headline partner, offering family-friendly activations, premium vehicle showcases, and exclusive test-drive opportunities at the festival. That partnership adds an experiential layer for guests who want entertainment beyond the plate, and it complements the festival’s aim to deliver both indulgence and discovery.
Taste of Abu Dhabi runs from 14 to 16 November 2025 at Gateway Park North, Yas Island. Early bird tickets are available now with standard, taster, and VIP packages to suit every plan. Book your weekend, bring the family, and taste the capital’s best in one vibrant food festival.
Tickets can be purchased at https://abu-dhabi.platinumlist.net/event-tickets/tasteofabudhabi.
