Eat, drink and be merry: Taste of Abu Dhabi 2024
Foodies rejoice! Taste of Abu Dhabi is all set to make a smashing comeback. The capital’s ultimate drink, food and music festival will feature 16 of the city’s renowned restaurants over three days of deliciousness. From the price of entry to culinary workshops, here is all you need to know about the upcoming food fest.
About Taste of Abu Dhabi
The festival, one of the many events in Abu Dhabi, is a three-day food festival that features some of the capital’s best eateries and chefs. The al fresco event will showcase 16 of Abu Dhabi’s best food outlets and more. Among other highlights are celebrity workshops that are free for visitors to attend.
Taste of Abu Dhabi 2024 Dates and Venue
Planning to visit? Here are all the details about the event:
- Dates: 15th to 17th November, 2024
- Taste of Abu Dhabi location: Gateway Park South, Yas Island
Taste of Abu Dhabi 2024 tickets
Taste of Abu Dhabi ticket price for you would depend on the activities and inclusions you want. Here is what you can expect to pay for entry to the event:
- General admission: AED 75 (workshops, one-day entry)
- Taster package: AED 180 (Inclusive of mentioned perks as well as two food vouchers, exclusive workshops and two drinks vouchers)
- VIP package: AED 325 (four drinks vouchers, access to VIP lounge and three food vouchers)
- Sunday VIP Brunch package: AED 375 (five food vouchers, 1-day entry, five drinks vouchers, access to Taste-exclusive workshops and Taste VIP Lounge)
- Kids go free: Children aged 12 and below get free entry, as long as they are accompanied by adults. However, they will need to purchase tickets for Taster, VIP and brunch packages.
Events
Celebrity Chefs
This year, every restaurant will be tasked to create vegetarian and one kid-friendly dish. As for celebrity chef workshops, these are the names that will be on the roster:
- Jose Pizarro
- Marco Pierre White
- Jenny Morris
- Vanessa Bayma
- Rich
- Cameron Lamb
- Geoffroi Herin
- Anna Guidobaldi
- Eric Lanlard
Visit the event’s official website to explore the full list of celebrity chefs that will be making an appearance at Taste of Abu Dhabi 2024. Spots for their workshops are limited, so make sure you sign-up soon.
Restaurants
Food is the star of the show at the recurring fiesta and this year is no different. Each will be curating a special menu of up to five taster dishes — available for purchase via debit/credit card or vouchers in the select package.
Here are some of the restaurant outlets guests may visit at the Taste of Dubai festival include:
- Meat House Gourmet
- Catch at St.Regis
- Desert Lotus
- The Director’s Club
- BB Social Dining
- Barbossa
- Craft by Side Hustle
- Silk and Spice
- Paradiso
Things to do at Taste of Abu Dhabi 2024
From brand activations to chef-led workshops and activities for kids, here’s all that is promised at the fest:
Exit 10 and Aramtec Fire Pit
“Flame-fueled theatrics” will abound at this outlet. Learn how to fire up a grill and create delicious dishes rom the pitmasters.
Black+Decker & Noor Oil Culinary Stage
Watch star chefs in action as they prepare their signature dishes. Spots are limited with registrations open an hour before each session.
Licenced Lounges and Bars
This is where those over the age of 21 may enjoy a cocktail or two. Sit back and sip at any of the five licenced outlets. There will be music, giveaways and so much more.
The Taste: ICCA Culinary Challenge 2024
This is the highlight of Taste of Abu Dhabi 2024. Compete and win big with the International Centre of Culinary Arts. Participants may enter one of two categories — The Best Plated Meal by California Walnuts and The Best Themed Cake Presented by Al Baker.
Kids Zone
Can’t leave the kiddies out! The festival’s younger visitors will be able to enjoy themselves on bouncy castles, a kids’ workshop and more. Children 12 and under enter free!
Here’s a list of other confirmed activities:
- Pasta making workshops with Sagra
- Kibsons Cook School
- Junior Chefs Session with Annabel Karmel
- The Truffle House tasting experience
- Puck cooking fiesta
- Coffee creations with Barista Institute
- Dibba Bay Oysters and Bubbles Garden
- Europe Essential – French Cheese
- Noor Oil Funland
- Sadia flavours hub
- Exit 10 BBQ block party
Entertainment and Hosts
Taste of Abu Dhabi 2024 will be offering an exciting lineup of performances by DJs and bands. The list of entertainers include:
- Remix Rich
- Priti Malik
- Andrew Dickens
- Joseph Nesbitt-Larking
- Ryan Gibb
Apart from the mentioned happenings, visitors will be able to interact with local startups, brands and artisan producers.
FAQs about Taste of Abu Dhabi 2024
Where can I purchase the tickets?
Tickets for the anticipated event are available on Platinumlist. Aside from entry, selected dishes can be purchased via debit or credit card.
What else is there to do?
Visitors will be able to get some shopping done at the food festival. A number of brands and artisan vendors will be selling their wares and more.
Is there Taste of Abu Dhabi parking?
Yes, there is. However, it is recommended to book Careem or other such services to get to the venue as the parking lot may exceed capacity.
Are there any similar events happening in Dubai?
Yes, Taste of Dubai this year took place in February. You can catch the event again next year. The Dubai Food Festival is another similar event that takes place annually in the emirate.
That is all for our coverage on Taste of Abu Dhabi 2024. Get your tickets today before they sell out!
