Exclusive
Sun 23 Nov
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Timing and schedule

22 November (Friday)

16:00

Event Starts

23 November (Saturday)

16:00

Event Starts

24 November (Sunday)

16:00

Event Starts

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Join the MICHELIN Guide Food Festival in Abu Dhabi for a culinary adventure!

Timing and schedule

22 November (Friday)

16:00

Event Starts

23 November (Saturday)

16:00

Event Starts

24 November (Sunday)

16:00

Event Starts

The MICHELIN Guide Food Festival returns for its 3rd year, bringing an immersive, family-friendly culinary experience to the heart of Abu Dhabi. Over three days, enjoy:

  • 20 renowned restaurants – including 10 international MICHELIN-starred chefs making their Abu Dhabi debut
  • Exclusive tasting menus showcasing Abu Dhabi’s rich food culture and global flavours
  • Six- and eight-hands MICHELIN Stars Table dinners with some of the world’s most celebrated chefs
  • Live entertainment all day – from music to interactive showcases
  • Family activities – kids’ cooking classes, Plant & Pot herb workshops, and more
  • MICHELIN Guide Café – premium à la carte dining and takeaway
  • Support local producers in dedicated zones celebrating regional ingredients
  • Insta-worthy moments throughout the venue
  • Cashless payment options for quick and smooth experience

1. General Admission 

Enjoy the best gourmet experience at the MICHELIN Guide Food Festival with your family, friends, or even colleagues!  Get your reduced priced tickets before September 30th and save over 15%! 

• One-day access to the MICHELIN Guide Food Festival, giving you full entry to explore the event.
• Access to MICHELIN Guide @ Home adult masterclasses, where top chefs share culinary tips and techniques. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis each day.
• Live entertainment throughout the day, including music, performances, and interactive showcases.
• Opportunities to discover and support local producers through dedicated zones celebrating regional ingredients and craftsmanship.
• Tasting stations, pop-up kitchens, and curated food experiences from MICHELIN-recommended restaurants.
• Insta-worthy moments to capture and share your experience.
• A vibrant atmosphere to connect with fellow food lovers, chefs, and industry insiders.    

2. General Admission Group of 5  

Enjoy the best gourmet experience at the MICHELIN Guide Food Festival with your family, friends, or even colleagues!    Get your reduced priced tickets before September 30th and save over 15%! 

• Discount of up to 15% per entry ticket.
• One-day access to the MICHELIN Guide Food Festival, giving you full entry to explore the event.
• Access to MICHELIN Guide Home adult masterclasses, where top chefs share culinary tips and techniques. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis each day.
• Live entertainment throughout the day, including music, performances, and interactive showcases.
• Opportunities to discover and support local producers through dedicated zones celebrating regional ingredients and craftsmanship.
• Tasting stations, pop-up kitchens, and curated food experiences from MICHELIN-recommended restaurants.
• Insta-worthy moments to capture and share your experience.
• A vibrant atmosphere to connect with fellow food lovers, chefs, and industry insiders.        

3. Gourmet Experience Package  

Experience the Gourmet Package: AED 400 package with AED 345 redeemable credit for food, drinks, and on-ground activations  

• Selected Single day entry to the MICHELIN Guide Food Festival.
• Save up to AED 45 on entrance fees to the Food Festival.
• AED 345 redeemable from the package as credit on the onsite application.
• Access to MICHELIN Guide Home adult masterclasses, where top chefs share culinary tips and techniques. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis each day.
• Live entertainment throughout the day, including music, performances, and interactive showcases.
• Opportunities to discover and support local producers through dedicated zones celebrating regional ingredients and craftsmanship.
• Tasting stations, pop-up kitchens, and curated food experiences from MICHELIN-recommended restaurants.
• Insta-worthy moments to capture and share your experience.
• A vibrant atmosphere to connect with fellow food lovers, chefs, and industry insiders.          

4. Ultimate Food Lover Package 

Experience the Gourmet Package: AED 600 package with AED 520 redeemable credit for food, drinks, and on-ground activations  
Includes:

• Selected Two day entry to the MICHELIN Guide Food Festival.
• Save AED 120 on entrance fees to the Food Festival.
• AED 520 redeemable from the package as credit on the onsite application.
• Access to MICHELIN Guide Home adult masterclasses, where top chefs share culinary tips and techniques. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis each day.
• Live entertainment throughout the day, including music, performances, and interactive showcases.
• Opportunities to discover and support local producers through dedicated zones celebrating regional ingredients and craftsmanship.
• Tasting stations, pop-up kitchens, and curated food experiences from MICHELIN-recommended restaurants.
• Insta-worthy moments to capture and share your experience. • A vibrant atmosphere to connect with fellow food lovers, chefs, and industry insiders.      

5. Plant and Pot 

Plant & Pot is a daily hands-on workshop for kids and adults, priced at AED 85 per person, with a maximum of 20 participants per session.  Held twice daily at 5:30 PM and 7:30 PM, it invites you to explore fresh herbs like mint and basil, then pot your own to take home.  A relaxing and creative experience, perfect for foodies, families, and nature lovers. Smell it. Plant it. Take it home.  

• AED 85 per person – max 20 participants per session
• Runs daily at 5:30 PM and 7:30 PM
• Hands-on herb planting workshop for kids and adults
• Learn about fresh herbs like mint and basil, then pot your own to take home
• Relaxing, creative experience for foodies, families, and nature lovers *Entry tickets to the Food Festival must purchased separately    

6. Kids Masterclass 

About:Let your kids (aged 12 and under) enjoy a fun, hands-on cooking workshop priced at AED 135 per child, with up to 25 participants per session.  Held daily at 4:30 PM and 6:30 PM, each session lets young chefs explore ingredients, learn basic skills, and prepare their own dishes under the guidance of professional chefs.  

• AED 135 per child, ages 12 and under
• Max 25 participants per session
• Held daily at 4:30 PM and 6:30 PM
• Hands-on cooking workshop guided by professional chefs
• Learn basic skills, explore ingredients, and prepare dishes
• Fun, creative, and educational experience  
*Food Festival entry tickets for adults must purchased separately  

MICHELIN Star Dinner Series (21 + only)
       
7. MICHELIN STAR DINNER: Talea by Antonio Guida 

About:On Friday, 21 November at 7:30 PM, Talea by Antonio Guida hosts a one-night-only six-hands dinner, uniting three renowned restaurants for the first-time ever.  Priced at AED 850 per guest, the experience includes a welcome drink, water, and coffee, and is exclusively for guests aged 21 and above.   
Location: Talea by Antonio Guida

Step into an evening of culinary excellence at the MICHELIN Guide Food Festival with the exclusive MICHELIN Stars Table. Hosted at Talea by Antonio Guida on Friday, November 21st at 7:30 PM, this six-hands dinner brings together the artistry of three renowned restaurants for a one-night-only showcase of nature-inspired creations.
• Priced at AED 850, this six- course exclusive dining experience is for guests aged 21 and above inclusive of a welcome drink, water and coffee.
• Entrance to the MICHELIN Guide Food Festival is through the terrace area. To gain access, simply present your dinner booking at the ticket counter, please note this must be for the same day as your visit. The festival runs from 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM, so feel free to enjoy it at any time before or after your dinner.  

MICHELIN STAR DINNER: Strawfire by Ross Shonhan

On Saturday, 22 November at 7:30 PM, Strawfire by Ross Shonhan hosts a one-night-only six-hands dinner, uniting three renowned restaurants for the first-time ever.  Priced at AED 850 per guest, the experience includes a welcome drink, water, and coffee, and is exclusively for guests aged 21 and above.   

Experience a bold fusion of flavors at the MICHELIN Guide Food Festival with the MICHELIN Stars Table, hosted at Strawfire by Ross Shonhan on Saturday, November 22nd at 7:30 PM. This exclusive six-hands dinner brings together culinary talents for a one-of-a-kind evening where each chef presents their own interpretation of nature’s finest ingredients.
• Priced at AED 850, this six- course exclusive dining experience is for guests aged 21 and above inclusive of a welcome drink, water and coffee.
• Entrance to the MICHELIN Guide Food Festival is through the terrace area. To gain access, simply present your dinner booking at the ticket counter, please note this must be for the same day as your visit. The festival runs from 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM, so feel free to enjoy it at any time before or after your dinner.    

MICHELIN STAR DINNER: Hakkasan

About:On Sunday, 23 November at 7:30 PM, Strawfire by Ross Shonhan hosts a one-night-only eight-hands dinner, uniting four renowned restaurants for the first-time ever. Priced at AED 1000 per guest, the experience includes a welcome drink, water, and coffee, and is exclusively for guests aged 21 and above.  

On Saturday, November 23rd at 7:00 PM, the MICHELIN Guide Food Festival presents an extraordinary culinary evening at the iconic Hakkasan. Known for its refined Cantonese cuisine and elegant setting, Hakkasan will host an exclusive eight-hands dinner in collaboration with three other MICHELIN-starred restaurants whose names will be revealed at a later stage.
• Priced at 1000 AED, this eight- course exclusive dining experience is for guests aged 21 and above inclusive of a welcome drink, water and coffee.
• Entrance to the MICHELIN Guide Food Festival is through the terrace area. To gain access, simply present your dinner booking at the ticket counter, please note this must be for the same day as your visit. The festival runs from 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM, so feel free to enjoy it at any time before or after your dinner.

  • MICHELIN Guide Food Festival 2025 in Abu Dhabi ticket sales are final and are 100% non-refundable.
  • Visitors are not allowed to bring food or beverages, glassware, or alcohol to the premises.
  • No pets are allowed in the event.
  • Photo ID mandatory. Please carry a valid photo ID with you.
  • For people of determination, you must show your identification and can purchase your ticket on site and be accompanied by the caretaker for only one general admission ticket sold.
  • Children under 12 years old do not require a ticket for entry into the event but must be accompanied by an adult.

If you decide to drive to the event, parking space will be available opposite the Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental for the public to park. As you approach the venue follow the street signage and street marshal instructions. Note parking inside the hotel via valet will be charged by the hotel, self-parking in the hotel will be refused and directed to the car park across the street. Shuttle services will take you to and from the parking and hotel entrance. 


Note - Parking inside the hotel via valet will be charged by the hotel, self-parking in the hotel will be refused and directed to the parking across the street. Shuttle services will bring you to and from the parking and hotel entrance.

  • By car: Emirates Palace, Mandarin Oriental Abu Dhabi is located on the Corniche, Abu Dhabi and is easily accessible by car. However, due to limited parking spaces, we encourage you to take a taxi or alternative transportation modes for a great arrival experience. 
  • By public transportation: Emirates Palace, Mandarin Oriental is easily accessible by public transportation with multiple bus routes available from across Abu Dhabi. 
  • By taxi: You can also take a taxi to the Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental Abu Dhabi from anywhere in Dubai or Abu Dhabi. It’s a popular destination, and most taxi drivers will be familiar with the location.

Location

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Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental Abu Dhabi
Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental - West Corniche Road - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates
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