Today's Edition
TAARIQ HALIM (ABU DHABI)
Attention all foodies.
The UAE capital’s favourite food festival is back.
Taste of Abu Dhabi in Partnership with BMW Abu Dhabi Motors is being held on November 14-16 at Yas Gateway Park North and this year’s edition promises more bite than ever before.
The festival celebrates the city’s vibrant culinary scene with 15 of Abu Dhabi’s top restaurants serving up curated menus of 3–5 taster-sized dishes - from Michelin-recognised icons to homegrown favourites.
What to do at this Year’s Event:
* Join the workshops with celebrity chefs and learn from the stars through interactive sessions, hosted by Taste hosts Priti Malik, Zoe Dickens and Andrew Dickens. The workshops are free with your event ticket on a first-come, first-served basis.
* Attend the pasta-making workshops, giving you insider tips on making the best fresh pasta, as you follow along in these hands-on sessions, included free with your ticket.
* Get the children to the Mega Kids’ Zone, where your little foodies will be entertained in a dedicated space with engaging activities to arts and crafts.
* The VIP experiences are ideal for festival-goers who fancy an upgraded celebration in style. Guests can expect fast-track entry to the event, food and drink vouchers, and access to the VIP Lounge with musicians and exclusive activations.
* Non-stop entertainment will keep the party going all weekend. Multiple music pockets will feature everything from DJs spinning the latest beats, to live bands performing their musical medleys and intimate acoustic sessions.
* Taste of Abu Dhabi will showcase an exciting mix of exhibitors and vendors for shoppers. Festival-goers can browse a market of artisan producers and established brands, sample products, discover trinkets, and shop for unique finds to take home. Plus, keep an eye out for experiential activations and games at every corner.
Celebrity Chefs and Featured Restaurants
The cooking workshops will feature some of the top names in the business including Gino D’Acampo, Matt Preston, Shivesh Bhatia, Jenny Morris, Rich (Dubai 92), Harry Heals, Khaled Al Saadi, Faisal Naser, Warren Mendes, Omaka, Marie, Annika Panikker, Fred Casagrande, Andrew Dickens and Joseph Nesbitt-Larking.
The list of popular eateries includes Paradiso, Fouquet’s Abu Dhabi, Ilios, Goldfish Sushi & Yakitori, Craft by Side, Hustle, Lento, Gala Gourmet, Catch by St. Regis, Taparelle, Oak Room, The Director’s Club, Ting Irie, Pincode, Desert Lotus Doors are open from 2pm to 12am on November 14-15.
And from 2pm to 10pm on November 16.
Ticket prices range from Standard (Dh80) to Taster Package (Dh185) and the VIP Package is Dh350. Children under 12 enter free.
