Taste of Abu Dhabi in Partnership with BMW Abu Dhabi Motors

The Capital's Best Restaurants

Discover pop-ups from 16 of Abu Dhabi's favourite restaurants, from Michelin-recognised names to homegrown gems, serving 4–5 signature taster dishes each.

Live Cooking Workshops

Step into the kitchen with celebrity chefs as they share their tips, tricks and favourite recipes in fun, interactive cooking sessions. Workshops are included free with your event ticket and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Pasta-Making Workshops

Get hands-on and learn the secrets to making fresh pasta from scratch in these fun, interactive workshops, included with your ticket.

Mega Kids' Zone

A dedicated space packed with games, activities, arts and crafts to keep little foodies entertained all day. Kids activities charged separately.

VIP Experiences

Upgrade your day with fast-track entry, 3 food and 4 drink vouchers, access to the VIP Lounge, live entertainment and exclusive experiences.

Live Music & Entertainment

Enjoy live bands, DJs and acoustic performances throughout the festival, plus licensed 21+ lounges, refreshing mocktails and plenty of places to relax and soak up the atmosphere.

Shop & Discover

Explore artisan producers, local businesses and leading brands, all serving up a myriad of delicious samples, unique finds and interactive activations around every corner.

Early Bird

• Standard: AED 60 *children under 12 go free
• Taster Package: AED 175
• VIP Package: AED 299
  
  

Friday Work Social — Team Packages: Starting from AED 130 per person, please contact us at: marketing@mena-events.com

Standard – AED 60

• 1-day entry to the event
• Access to live chef demos & culinary workshops (registration first-come, first-served on the day)
• Children under 12 go free 

Taster Package - AED 175

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

VIP Package - AED 299

• 1-day entry with fast-track access
• 3 food vouchers
• 4 drink vouchers
• Access to the Taste VIP Lounge: plush seating, live entertainment & dedicated bars
• Access to culinary workshops (registration first-come, first-served on the day)

Friday Work Social — Team Packages

Looking for the perfect team outing? Take Friday lunch to the next level with Friday Work Social Packages.  

• For groups of 8 or more
• Starting from AED 130 per person
• Includes Friday event entry before 3pm (no time restriction once inside), food vouchers, optional drinks, and VIP Lounge access
• Contact marketing@mena-events.com for bookings and details.

• Vouchers are distributed at entry. Food vouchers can be redeemed at any restaurant pop-up. Drink vouchers may be used for house beverages, select Drink Dry beverages, soft drinks, water, and for VIP guests, select cocktails/mocktails in the VIP Lounge.

• Kids below 12 years old do not require a ticket for entry into the event.
• Kids must be accompanied by an adult.
• Kids will require a ticket for Taster, VIP & brunch packages to receive food & drink inclusions

• Children under 12 go free (excl. food & drink packages).
• All ticket sales are final & non-refundable.
• No outside food, drinks, glassware, or alcohol allowed.
• Valid photo ID required for age verification.
• People of determination are exempted from standard entrance fee for themselves and 1 companion. Tickets are distributed from the event box office only, upon presentation of a valid government-issued card.
• By entering the venue, guests agree that they may be filmed and/or photographed in content used for future marketing purposes.