Get ready for a delicious family weekend at Taste of Abu Dhabi, the capital’s celebration of food, drink and live entertainment! Over three days, discover pop-ups from 16 of Abu Dhabi’s favorite restaurants, enjoy live cooking demonstrations, try hands on culinary workshops and explore an artisan vendor village filled with local finds.

With live music, a Candy Land Kids Zone and plenty of family friendly food options, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

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What to Expect
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- Little Chefs Sessions

Let your little ones discover their inner chef! Held daily at 2:30 PM in the Cook Schools, these hands-on sessions introduce children to cooking basics, new ingredients and simple recipes, guided by a professional chef.


- Family BBQ Sessions at the Taste Fire Pit

Gather around the grill for a family friendly BBQ experience. Watch talented chefs demonstrate their grilling techniques and share tips for creating delicious dishes.


- Kid-Friendly Dishes

Little foodies can enjoy specially curated dishes at participating restaurant pop-ups, with a dedicated kids’ dish priced at AED 25 at each restaurant.


- Candy Land Kids Zone

Keep the little ones entertained with a dedicated space featuring games, activities, arts and crafts. Please note that kids’ zone activities are charged separately.


- Live Cooking & Pasta Making Workshops

Watch celebrity chefs in action, pick up new cooking tips and discover the art of making fresh pasta from scratch. Culinary workshops are included with event admission, subject to registration and availability on a first-come, first served basis.


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Restaurants, Music & More
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Explore 16 restaurant pop-ups serving signature taster dishes, browse the artisan vendor village and enjoy live bands, DJs and acoustic performances throughout the festival.


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Tickets & Packages
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- Standard Entry - AED 80

- One day event entry

- Access to live chef demonstrations and culinary workshops, subject to registration and availability

- Free entry for children under 12



- Taster Package - AED 185

- One day event entry

- Two food vouchers

- Two drink vouchers

- Access to culinary workshops, subject to registration and availability



- VIP Package - AED 350

- One day event entry with fast track access

- Three food vouchers

- Four drink vouchers

- Access to the Taste VIP Lounge, featuring seating, live entertainment and dedicated bars

- Access to culinary workshops, subject to registration and availability



- Friday Work Social Packages

- Available for groups of 10 or more

- Starting from AED 160 per person

- Includes Friday entry before 3:00 PM, food vouchers, optional drinks and VIP Lounge access