Taste of Abu Dhabi will return for its 2025 edition from November 14 to 16 at Gateway Park North, Yas Island. The festival, organized and managed by MENA Live Events LLC, now in its third consecutive year, will bring together food, drinks, and live entertainment in one setting.
This year’s program will feature 15 restaurants from Abu Dhabi, each presenting three to five tasting dishes. Participating restaurants include Paradiso, Fouqet’s Abu Dhabi, Craft by Side Hustle, Lento, Ilios, Taparelle, Catch by St. Regis, Gala Gourmet, The Director’s Club, and Oak Room. Fouqet’s Abu Dhabi will participate for the first time, while Gala Gourmet will be the event’s first fully vegetarian restaurant.
The festival will also welcome celebrity chefs such as Shivesh Bhatia, Harry Heals, Khaled Al Saadi, Jenny Morris, Matt Preston, and Gino D’Acampo. Visitors can attend chef-led workshops, which are included in the ticket price and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Additional features include a Kids Zone with activities for children, VIP packages with fast-track entry and lounge access, and a program of live music and DJ performances. An artisan market will also be part of the event, giving visitors the chance to explore products from local exhibitors and vendors.
