Abu Dhabi’s biggest food party is back this week, and trust us, you’ll want to come hungry.

From November 14–16, Taste of Abu Dhabi, in partnership with BMW Abu Dhabi Motors, returns to Gateway Park North, Yas Island, with a sizzling line-up of food, drinks, music, and entertainment.

Think of it as the capital’s ultimate foodie weekend, packed with celebrity chefs, live music, BBQ sessions, kids’ fun, shopping, and plenty of good vibes.

Feast your way through 15 pop-up restaurants

Get ready to sample the best of Abu Dhabi’s culinary scene as 15 top restaurants serve up three to five tasting dishes each.

Expect everything from French finesse at Fouquet’s Abu Dhabi and steaks at Oak Room, to beachside bites from Catch by St. Regis and Mediterranean flair at Ilios Restaurant & Beach Club.

Confirmed restaurants include:
Catch by St. Regis, Craft by Side Hustle, Fouquet’s Abu Dhabi, Gala Gourmet, Ilios | Lento, Oak Room, Paradiso, Taparelle and The Director’s Club,

Meet your favourite celebrity chefs

The 2025 lineup is a dream team: Gino D’Acampo, Matt Preston, Shivesh Bhatia, Jenny Morris, Rich from Dubai 92, and more.

Expect live cooking demos, intimate workshops, and plenty of photo ops.

As Marco Pierre White said at last year’s event, “Taste of Abu Dhabi is special, it’s deliciously rare… the most magical evening of your life.”

Beyond the bites: music, workshops & family fun

• This year, the festival is turning up the energy with:
  Non-stop entertainment – DJs, acoustic sets, and live bands across multiple stages
  Pasta-making workshops – free with your ticket, on a first-come basis
  Celebrity chef sessions – interactive cooking lessons with Taste favourites
  Mega Kids’ Zone – fun activities, arts, and crafts for mini foodies
  VIP lounge – fast-track entry, food & drink vouchers, and live performances

A little shopping and a lot of fun

Explore artisan brands, food stalls, and interactive experiences across the festival grounds.
And this year, BMW takes centre stage as headline partner, showcasing luxury models, offering test drives, and displaying the sleek BMW X3 and 3 Series.

Tickets:

Early bird tickets via Platinumlist (https://abu-dhabi.platinumlist.net/)

• Standard: Dh80 (kids under 12 go free)
• Taster Package: Dh175 (entry + 2 food + 2 drinks)
• VIP Package: Dh299 (fast-track + VIP lounge + vouchers)
• Friday Team Package: from Dh130 per person (groups of 8+)

Where: Gateway Park North, Yas Island
When: Nov 14–16, 2025
For details:  tasteofabudhabifestival.com