A Feast for Foodies and Music Lovers
Mark your calendars, because Taste of Abu Dhabi is back! From November 14 to 16, Gateway Park North on Yas Island will transform into a hub of food, music, and family fun. Now in its third year, the festival blends restaurant pop-ups, live cooking sessions, and live entertainment into one of the city’s most anticipated events.
Heading to Yas Island for the weekend? Start with our ultimate Yas Island guide to discover the best spots to stay, play, and eat before the festival kicks off.
Restaurants That Will Make You Drool
Fifteen restaurants are joining this year, each serving up three to five tasting dishes. Expect big names like:
- Paradiso
- Fouquet’s Abu Dhabi
- Ilios
- Craft by Side Hustle
- Lento
- Gala Gourmet (the festival’s first fully vegetarian restaurant)
- Catch by St Regis
- Oak Room
- Taparelle
- The Director’s Club
Hungry yet? Because that’s just the start.
Star Power in the Kitchen
Foodies, brace yourselves—the celebrity chef line-up is sizzling this year. Gino D’Acampo, Matt Preston, and Jenny Morris headline the bill, joined by culinary creatives like Warren Mendes, Annika Panikker, Omaka Marie, Fred Casagrande, and Andrew Dickens. Regional flair comes courtesy of Emirati chefs Khaled Al Saadi and Faisal Naser.
Workshops and live cooking demos mean you can pick up tips straight from the stars. Just don’t burn your garlic bread while taking notes.
Music, Cars, and VIP Perks
And because no Abu Dhabi festival is complete without a soundtrack, expect DJs, acoustic sets, and live bands to keep the vibes high.
Adding a luxury twist, BMW Abu Dhabi returns as headline partner, showcasing its latest models like the BMW X3 and 3 Series—with test drives available for festival-goers who want to mix mezze with motor power.
For those who prefer the star treatment, the VIP package includes fast-track entry, lounge access, plus extra food and drink vouchers.
Tickets and Packages
Early bird tickets are already on sale. Here’s the breakdown:
- Standard Entry – Dh60 (kids under 12 go free)
- Taster Package – Dh175 (2 food + 2 drink vouchers)
- VIP Package – Dh299 (fast-track entry, lounge access, 3 food + 4 drink vouchers, and perks)
Food, music, luxury cars, and celebrity chefs—this isn’t just an event, it’s the ultimate Yas Island weekend.
