Taste of Abu Dhabi 2026: 16 restaurants, chefs, tickets and more

Choosing where to eat in Abu Dhabi can be tricky. Taste of Abu Dhabi brings 16 restaurants together in one place, giving visitors the chance to sample dishes from across the city without committing to a full meal.

The festival returns for its fourth year from November 13 to 15, 2026, at Gateway Park North, Yas Island, in partnership with BMW Abu Dhabi Motors. Expect tasting-sized dishes, celebrity chef appearances, live music and a revamped kids’ zone.

“We’re so excited to bring Taste of Abu Dhabi back for its fourth year,” said Maddy Spicer, General Manager, MENA Live Events.

“We’ve introduced some fantastic new additions for 2026, including a completely new entertainment line-up, re-imagined Candy Land Kids Zone and a brilliant mix of restaurants and celebrity chefs. There’s something for everyone this year, and we can’t wait to welcome everyone back to Yas Island for a weekend full of great food, live music and family fun.”

Each restaurant will serve three to five tasting dishes, giving visitors the chance to discover somewhere new, revisit a favourite or compare different takes on their go-to dishes.

The participating restaurants are:

Full menus will be announced soon. Several lounges for guests aged 21 and above will also be available for those looking to pair their food with beverages.

Three chefs headline this year’s culinary programme:

Visitors can take part in hands-on workshops with the chefs, pick up cooking tips and snap a selfie. The Keeta FirePit will also host live-fire cooking and barbecue demonstrations throughout the weekend.

All culinary sessions are free, with registration opening before each session. Places are subject to availability.

The festival’s Kids Zone has been revamped for 2026, with the new Candy Land offering younger visitors their own space to enjoy rides and arts and crafts.

The family-friendly area is designed to give children activities of their own while parents explore the festival.

Children under 12 enter free.

A new entertainment line-up will bring live performances, musicians and DJs to the festival across all three days.

Emirati soul singer Hamdan Al Abri will bring a local sound to the programme, while Dubai rock band Tone Deaf will turn up the energy after dark.

Visitors can drop in for lunch with friends or stay into the evening for music and entertainment.

Visitors can save by booking tickets in advance. Advance prices are available until November 12, or until tickets sell out. VIP packages are reportedly selling fastest.

General Admission – Dh80 in advance

Taster Package – Dh185 in advance

VIP Package – Dh350 in advance

Workshops operate on a first-come, first-served basis. Children under 12 enter free.

Groups of 10 or more can book Friday Work Social Packages, which include food and drink vouchers and VIP Lounge access.

Prices start at Dh160 per person.