Taste of Dubai is just one week away. The much-anticipated return of this famed foodie event is ready to welcome over 15,000 foodies, celebrity chefs, Michelin-recognized food, and more.
The festival is happening from Friday, Feb 3 to Sunday, Feb 5 at the following times:
- Friday: 3pm to 12am
- Saturday: 12pm- 12am
- Sunday: 12pm-10pm.
The best restaurant line-up in Taste of Dubai history
The organizers of this year’s edition have brought together some of the very best restaurants in Dubai, creating the greatest line-up of restaurants Taste of Dubai has ever seen. Peppered with Michelin-starred quality and renowned celebrity chefs – including Massimo Bottura, John Torode, and Jason Atherton – the festival will be thriving with an exquisite fare.
Plus, each restaurant has created an exclusive specialty designed for Taste of Dubai. This means Michelin-quality dishes just for you and the weekend.
Here are the 15 featured restaurants:
- Shang Palace
- Rhodes W1
- Bushra by Buddha-bar
- Goldchix by Goldfish
- The Nine
- Reif
- Sucre
- Fi’lia
- 11 Woodfire
- Akira Back
- Torno Subito
- Carnival
- LOWE
- Brasserie Boulud
- INDYA
Free masterclasses
Foodies could pay thousands for a chance to cook with renowned culinary icons. But you’ll be able to do this for free at the Philips Cook School throughout the entire festival weekend.
Taking place over all three days, this first-come, first-served basis opportunity could see you brushing shoulders with the likes of patisserie expert Eric Lanlard, renowned French cuisine master Daniel Boulud, the iconic Italian Massimo Bottura, and even the vivacious Jenny Morris.
Registration for these classes is open for one hour before the start of the class. Click here for the full schedule for each masterclass.
Tickets with vouchers
This year sees new ticket categories to further enhance the guest experience at Taste. Some categories include food and drink vouchers that can be redeemed at the event’s restaurants and bars.
This year’s ticket categories are:
- Standard ticket: single-day entry: AED 75
- Taster ticket: single day entry, 2 food & 2 drinks vouchers: AED 165
- VIP ticket: single day entry, 3 food & 3 drinks vouchers, VIP lounge access: AED 250
- Ultimate Taste Weekend Package: 3-day entry: 10 food & 10 drinks vouchers, VIP lounge access AED 650 *valid for 1 person
How do these vouchers work? When guests scan their ticket into the event, they’ll be given an RFID wristband pre-loaded with their vouchers. To redeem, they’ll simply order their drink or food, and tap their wristband against the payment terminal.
Pepsi & Lays
Pepsi offers an opportunity to taste unique and expertly crafted mocktails with an elevated experience at the Pepsi Mixology bar.
Lay’s, Cheetos, and Doritos come together showcasing bold flavors with various culinary offers. If you are looking for a quick nachos break or looking for another culinary staple – Cheetos popcorn – the Snacks Bar is where you should stop by.
2 hours of free time from the kids
Kids can enjoy the woo-hoo! Creators Space, while mom and dad explore the festival. Parents can feel comfortable that their little ones will be looked after (up to 2 hours) by the experienced woo-hoo! staff. Kids can play around the maze, engage in science experiments, and more.
woo-hoo! is a unique state-of-the-art experiential edutainment center that offers children and their families the opportunity to explore, imagine, create, and move through play. Activities and drop-offs are chargeable, so be sure to load up a cashless wristband for your little one when you arrive at the venue.
Hand-crafted coffee-based mocktails
Pop by Costa Coffee to get your coffee fix and try the hand-crafted coffee-based mocktails specially made for the event, and for a chance to win an amazing prize. In partnership with Emirates Holidays, Costa will be giving away an incredible holiday package for two to the gastronomy capital, Lyon, France.
Cashless experience
Guests will be able to pay at all restaurants and beverage outlets in the event by way of debit and credit cards. Our ADCB terminals will also accept Apple Pay and Samsung Pay, to make payment quick and easy.
Need to bring cash? You can use cash only to load onto an RFID wristband at the event. This service will be available at the entrance of the event and at top-up stations throughout the venue.
Tickets
Tickets can be purchased here. You can get a 10% discount if you buy tickets in packs of 2 until 2nd February.
