Get set for the ultimate food, drink and music festival of 2025
Get ready, Dubai foodies!
The city’s most iconic culinary celebration, Taste of Dubai, is making its grand return from 14-16 February at the Dubai Media City Amphitheatre.
With a stellar lineup of restaurants, celebrity chefs, workshops, entertainment, and more; this is the food festival you won’t want to miss.
What’s cooking at Taste of Dubai?
This year’s festival showcases pop-ups from 16 of Dubai’s top restaurants, each offering a curated menu of three to five bite-sized dishes.
Expect mouth-watering delights from culinary icons like Leña, Miss Lily’s, Indya by Vineet, Demon Duck, and more. There’s something for everyone, with at least one vegetarian and kid-friendly option at every spot.
What’s new for 2025?
Taste of Dubai ups the ante with enhanced VIP experiences, including fast-track entry, plush seating, exclusive entertainment, and complimentary food and drink vouchers. Don’t miss the all-new Friday Team Packages, perfect for an elevated team-building outing.
Who are the celebrity chefs attending?
Learn from the best as culinary legends like Marco Pierre White, Dani Garcia, and José Pizarro host workshops at the Taste Cook School, Chef’s Hub, and Fire Pit.
For family fun, join cookbook author Annabel Karmel in kid-friendly sessions or get grilling tips from Dubai’s pitmaster Hattem Mattar.
The workshops are free with your ticket but require same-day registration, so arrive early!
What else can you expect?
Join the Dibba Bay Oyster Shuck Off for thrilling shucking competitions, chef demos, and oyster pairing sessions led by Guinness World Record holder Patrick McMurray. Think you have what it takes to shuck with the best? Sign up for a chance to win!
What’s the entertainment lineup?
The festival’s live music pockets feature everything from lively bands to acoustic sets, ensuring the perfect soundtrack for your foodie adventure.
Dance the night away as Virgin Radio DJs Big Rossi and Remix Rich bring their electrifying energy to the decks.
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What’s on for kids?
Little foodies will love the Little Chefs workshops with Annabel Karmel and kid-friendly dishes served at every restaurant. The best part? Children under 12 enter for free!
What makes the VIP experience special?
Elevate your festival experience with fast-track entry, access to the exclusive VIP Lounge, and complimentary food and drink vouchers. Enjoy live music, luxurious seating, and curated cocktails in a space designed for ultimate relaxation.
How can you get tickets?
Early bird tickets start at just AED 55 and are available via dubai.platinumlist.net. Choose from standard admission, Taster Packages with vouchers, VIP Packages, or the Sunday VIP Brunch experience.
Why Taste of Dubai?
This isn’t just a food festival; it’s an unforgettable celebration of flavours, creativity, and community. Whether you’re a foodie, a music lover, or simply looking for a fun-filled weekend, Taste of Dubai promises an experience to savour.
Standard Admission: AED 55; Taster Package: AED 160 (includes two food and two drink vouchers); VIP Package: AED 290 (includes three food and four drink vouchers); Sunday VIP; Brunch: AED 350 (includes five food and five drink vouchers)
From AED 55. Dubai Media City Amphitheatre. For further information, visit tasteofdubaifestival.com
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