Taste of Abu Dhabi Returns for 2024!

Grab your tickets early, and get ready for a tastebud-tantalising extravaganza and the culinary event of the year! Following last year’s success with over 16,000 attendees - and the festival being shortlisted for 'Best Festival of the Year' at the 2024 Middle East Event Awards - 2024 promises festival-goers a wonderful experience with a host of new faces plating up special festival dishes alongside some old favourites!

With tons of things to do for the whole family, it's a must-go weekend!

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Taste of Abu Dhabi is making a triumphant return to the nation's capital, and it's building on the success of last year with a host of new inclusions - including a new VIP package, extra activities for the little chefs in your life, an opportunity for the best team-building day out and plenty more - all brought to you by MENA Live Events.

Tastegoers can expect three days of gastronomic delights featuring some of the most celebrated restaurants in Abu Dhabi, a star-studded lineup of celebrity chefs that'll blow your mind, and a fresh music concept to keep the party going. Let’s dive - or should we say, dine? - right in!

WHEN, WHERE AND WHO!

This November 15th - 17th 2024, Taste of Abu Dhabi returns to Gateway Park South on Yas Island for an unforgettable culinary celebration, welcoming food enthusiasts, families and friends to three fabulous days of food and fun!

Taste of Abu Dhabi will showcase the very best cuisine the city has to offer, with 16 fabulous restaurants in the spotlight, each serving a menu of delectable 'taster' size dishes, ensuring guests can sample their way through the impressive lineup. There'll be options for vegetarians and kid-friendly dishes so that no one misses out on the experience.

You can purchase dishes at the event via credit/debit card or with vouchers included in select ticket packages.

Who's in? An amazing list of Abu Dhabi's best restaurants ...

• Barbossa
• Craft by Side Hustle
• José by Pizarro
• Li Jiang
• Mika
• Oak Room
• Silk & Spice
• TAON
• Catch at St. Regis
• Desert Lotus
• The Director’s Club
• BB Social Dining
• Silk & Spice
• Otoro
• Paradiso
• Ryba

MEET THE STARS!

A foodie festival wouldn't be complete without some culinary stars, and Taste of Abu Dhabi is serving them up in abundance! You can look forward to three days of exclusive workshops hosted by celebrity chefs where guests can learn culinary secrets, techniques, and insights directly from the experts.

The celebrity chef lineup is piping hot! Look out for:

• Marco Pierre White
• Manal Alalem
• Sanjeev Kapoor
• Annabel Karmel
• José Pizarro
• Eric Lanlard & Cameron Lamb
• Jenny Morris
• Fred Casagrande
• Annika Panikker
• Geoffroi Herin - Ecole Ducasse
• Anna Guidobaldi - Ecole Ducasse

Here's the kicker: all workshops are included for free with event entry tickets. You just have to sign up on a first-come, first-served basis on the day of the event. Keep an eye out for the chefs’ full schedules at the Kibson’s Cook School, Exit 10 Fire Pit, and the all new BLACK+DECKER Culinary Stage.

DRINKS

Looking for the perfect beverage pairing with your dish or a refreshing drink to cool down after dancing? No worries! Guests can head to one of five 21+ licensed lounges within the event.

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TICKETS

Early Bird Tickets are available for purchase at Platinumlist.net, and there are several ticket options to tailor your experience:

Early Bird Prices

Standard: AED 55 *children under 12 go free

Taster Package: AED 165

VIP Package: AED 290

Sunday Brunch Package: AED 350

Friday Team Packages: please contact for more information

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Packages:

General Admission

Includes:

• 1 day entry to the event
• Access to Taste culinary workshops (registration first-come first-served on the day)

Taster Package

Includes:

• 1 day entry to the event
• 2 food vouchers
• 2 drink vouchers
• Access to Taste culinary workshops (registration first-come first-served on the day

VIP Package

Includes:

• 1 day entry to the event
• Fast- track entry to the event
• 3 food vouchers
• 4 drink vouchers
• Access to the Taste VIP Lounge including dedicated entertainment, plush seating options and mini cocktail-making masterclasses.
• Access to Taste culinary workshops (registration first-come first-served on the day)

Sunday VIP Brunch Package

Includes:

• Sunday entry to the event
• Fast-track entry to the event
• 5 food vouchers
• 5 drinks vouchers
• Access to the Taste VIP Lounge including dedicated entertainment, plush seating options and mini cocktail-making masterclasses.
• Access to Taste culinary workshops (registration first-come first-served on the day)

*Vouchers are distributed at the time of entry into the event.

*Food vouchers may be redeemed for any dish at any restaurant pop-up.

*Drink vouchers may be used for house beverages, Rubicon juices, select VIP lounge cocktails or mocktails, soft drinks or water.

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Looking for the perfect team building outing for your organisation? New this year, Taste of Abu Dhabi will be offering specially designed packages for companies to take Friday team lunch to the next level. Please contact marketing@mena-events.com for rates and details.

For the latest updates and event details, visit https://tasteofabudhabifestival.com and follow on Instagram @tasteofabudhabi. They've even got a TikTok page: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZSLGSvtra/

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FAMILY FUN!

This year's event promises fabulous activities for families with children of all ages, including culinary workshops, a mega kids zone, and plenty of delicious food options. Best of all, kids under 12 can enter the event for FREE!

This year, there'll be a series of first come, first served Junior Chef workshops in the Kibson's tent with none other than family cooking celebrity, Annabel Karmel! Kids can drag their parents along to learn culinary arts from the best - and they're absolutely free!

There'll also be the opportunity for kids to have a go at grilling at the Aramtec Firepit Junior Chefs session.

Junior Chefs Schedule:

Friday, Nov 15: 3:30 PM – Exit 10 & Aramtec Firepit

Friday, Nov 15: 4:30 PM – Kibson's Cook School

Saturday, Nov 16: 3:30 PM – Kibson's Cook School

Sunday, Nov 17: 3:30 PM – Kibson's Cook School

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MEGA KIDS ZONE!

Bigger and better than ever, the Splash ‘N’ Party kids zone will feature food themed bouncy castles, crafts, and tons of activities designed to get kids burning off steam and letting out their creative energy.

Activities are charged individually and include:

A giant Obstacle Course

A massive trampoline

Bunjee Jump

Meltdown

Human Crane

Soft Play Area for younger children

Chef's Hat Decorating activities

Apron Decorating

Tie Dye Making

Slime Making

Coin Bank Making

Wooden Magnet Painting

Canvas Painting

Ceramics Painting

Mosaic Art

Hair Braiding

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AND WHAT ABOUT FOOD FOR THE KIDS?

Every restaurant will offer one child friendly dish to tempt the tastebuds of your budding foodies.

Check out the list ...

Barbossa: Kids Quesadilla

Catch at St. Regis: Chicken Kushiyaki

Craft By Side Hustle: Cajun Mac & Cheese

Desert Lotus: Chicken Satay

The Director’s Club: Future Director’s Burger

Mika: Golden Calamari

BB Social: Crispy Chicken Bao

Silk & Spice: Gai Med Muang

Oak Room: Irish Cheddar Mac and Cheese

TAON: TAON Kids Corndog

Otoro: Chicken Slider

Paradiso: Penne with Tomato Sauce

José By Pizarro: Kids Chicken Croquetas

Ryba: Mango Cheese Cake

Li Jiang: Turong (banana spring roll)

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