Taste of Abu Dhabi 2025: Dates, Venue, Chefs, and Restaurants

  • Publish date: Sunday، 02 November 2025 Reading time: 3 min reads | Last update: Friday، 14 November 2025

Your full guide to dates, venue, tickets, chefs and what’s cooking at Taste of Abu Dhabi 2025

Get ready, food lovers! Taste of Abu Dhabi 2025 is returning from 14–16 November at Gateway Park North, Yas Island, promising a weekend full of culinary delights, live entertainment, and family-friendly activities. The festival brings together top restaurants, celebrity chefs, and artisan markets, offering visitors the chance to sample exclusive tasting dishes, attend interactive workshops, and enjoy non-stop music and entertainment.

Dates & Venue

The Taste of Abu Dhabi 2025 takes place from Friday, 14 November to Sunday, 16 November 2025 at Gateway Park North, Yas Island on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. This marks the third consecutive year the festival returns to the capital.

Tickets & Packages

Entry begins at AED 60 for a standard ticket (children under 12 go free). A “Taster” package — including entry plus 2 food vouchers and 2 drink vouchers — and a VIP package with fast‑track entry, lounge access and more (3 food + 4 drink vouchers) are also available. Ticket terms state that all attendees must hold a valid Event Ticket and vouchers cannot be exchanged for cash. 

Featured Restaurants & Chefs

The festival will showcase 15 of Abu Dhabi’s best restaurants, each offering 3‑5 tasting dishes including a “Taste Exclusive” dish created just for the weekend. Participating restaurants include names such as Fouquet’s Abu Dhabi, Gala Gourmet (the first fully‑vegetarian restaurant in the event), Paradiso, Oak Room, Catch by St Regis and more. Celebrity chefs on the line‑up include Gino D’Acampo, Matt Preston, Jenny Morris, Shivesh Bhatia, as well as regional names like Khaled Al Saadi and Faisal Naser. Main Highlights

  • Pop‑up Restaurant Dishes: Each participating eatery serves exclusive tasting dishes so you can sample widely. 

  • Workshops & Culinary Masterclasses: Attendees can join free workshops (first‑come, first‑served), including pasta‑making, live demos and chef‑led sessions. 

  • Entertainment & Music: Non‑stop music from live bands, DJs and acoustic sets, featuring DJ Sheps, Boot Scoot, and Ryan Gibb, throughout the weekend at the venue. 

  • Kids’ Zone: A dedicated area for children with activities and culinary experiences just for younger food‑lovers.

  • VIP Lounge & Enhanced Experience: For those opting for the VIP ticket: fast‑track entry, lounge access, premium food and drink vouchers and resting zones. 

  • Artisan Market & Brand Stalls: Explore a market of artisan produce, sample unique products and shop while you enjoy the festival. The market will feature stalls of Queen Bee Honey, Napoli Ice Cream, Al Ain Farms, Nutricook, and many others. 

  • Brand Partner Highlights: The headline partner for 2025 is BMW Abu Dhabi, which will showcase vehicles and offer test drives as part of the festival experience. 

Why It’s a Must‑Attend

Taste of Abu Dhabi blends three major elements: exquisite food, immersive experiences and lively entertainment. Whether you’re a serious foodie, casual diner, family with kids or visiting for the music and ambience, the event delivers something for everyone. Plus, with 15 top restaurants in one place, you can sample a wide variety of cuisines and exclusive dishes in one weekend.

Mark your calendar, grab your tickets early (especially VIP or Taster packages) and head to Gateway Park North, Yas Island from 14–16 November 2025 for the ultimate food‑drink‑music weekend at Taste of Abu Dhabi.