Taste of Abu Dhabi in Partnership with BMW Abu Dhabi Motors

Get ready to eat, sip and celebrate! Abu Dhabi’s biggest weekend of food, culinary experiences and live entertainment is back.

Abu Dhabi’s leading food, drink and music festival, in partnership with BMW, is back for three unforgettable days of flavour, fun, and festival vibes.

What to Expect

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.

Ticket Prices

Advanced • Standard: AED 80 *children under 12 go free • Taster Package: AED 185 • VIP Package: AED 350 Friday Work Social — Team Packages: Starting from AED 160 per person, please contact us at: marketing@mena-events.com

Package Inclusions:

Standard – AED 80 • 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 185 • 1-day entry • 2 food vouchers • 2 drink vouchers • Access to culinary workshops (registration first-come, first-served on the day) VIP Package - AED 350 • 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 10 or more • Starting from AED 160 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. Voucher Inclusions • 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 Go Free Offer:

• 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 & work social packages to receive food & drink inclusions

Tickets Information:

• 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.

How To Get There:

By Car: Parking available at Yas Gateway Park North, with overflow lots & shuttle buses. By Bus: From Abu Dhabi Bus Station, take route 190 to Yas Island. By Taxi: Just ask for Yas Gateway Park North, Yas Island. Full details: tasteofabudhabifestival.com Follow us: Instagram @tasteofabudhabifestival | TikTok @tasteofabudhabi