Taste of Abu Dhabi is one of the most revered festivals for foodies. Offering food, drink, and music in one place, it’s finally returning for its new edition in November. Yes, it’s returning from November 14th to 16th at Gateway Park North, Yas Island. Here’s all you need to know about the upcoming edition of this fiesta, and you just cannot give it a miss.
Taste Of Abu Dhabi Returns For New Edition
Taste of Abu Dhabi is finally returning for its new edition in November 2025. The event is returning for the third consecutive year, and for this edition, the festival promises a weekend full of indulgence and entertainment. You can expect pop-ups from 15 of the most esteemed and even upcoming restaurants in Abu Dhabi. And each of them will offer three to five tasting dishes that will leave your foodie soul satiated. Participating restaurants include names like:
- Paradiso
- Fouqet’s Abu Dhabi
- Craft By Side Hustle
- Lento
- Ilios
- Taparelle
- Catch By St. Regis
- Gala Gourmet
- The Director’s Club
- Oak Room
As evident from the list given above, Fouqet’s Abu Dhabi is making its debut, and Gala Gourmet will be the first fully vegetarian restaurant at the event.
Expect Celebrity Chefs, Workshops, And More
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Not only renowned restaurants, but also famous celebrity chefs will be attending the event. This year’s lineup includes Shivesh Bhatia, Harry Heals, Khaled al Saadi, Jenny Morris, Matt Preston, and Gino D’Acampo, to name a few renowned names. Additionally, there will also be workshops with celebrity chefs from whom you will get to pick up some pro skills. In fact, these workshops are free and are included with your event tickets. However, these are available on a first-come come first-served basis.
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Kids Zone, Entertainment & More To Watch Out For
Not only workshops, there is even a mega kid zone where your little buddies can have loads of fun with other children of their age group. Complete with exhilarating activities, arts, and crafts in the zone, it would feature loads of fun to keep your little munchkin engaged. VIP experiences will also be available for those who are looking to celebrate in style. Visitors under this experience will get to enjoy fast-track entry, drink vouchers, food, and even access to the VIP Lounge.
The best bit about this festival is the fact that there will be non-stop entertainment. Featuring multiple pockets, you can find everything from DJs spinning peppy beats to live bands performing soulful Numbers. Moreover, there will also be an exciting mix of exhibitors and vendors that will keep festival goers engaged. Complete with an artisan market, people can also take home sample products and even discover unique trinkets while they shop.
Doesn’t it all sound absolutely fantastic? Well, the Early Bird tickets are already on sale. So, make sure to snag them before the price increases!
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