Updated on
January 12, 2024
Dubai’s biggest food and drink festival, Taste of Dubai, returns from 23rd - 25th February, promising a feast for foodies at Skydive Dubai. Sixteen renowned restaurants, showcasing the city's best dining destinations, will offer attendees the chance to explore a diverse range of culinary delights over three days. At the same time, 9 licensed outlets will serve drinks, plus there will be a market showcasing a wide variety of artisanal products.
Don't miss this opportunity to savour exquisite cuisines, learn from experts, and enjoy an all-encompassing culinary and entertainment experience this February!
Ringing in a new partnership with Philips, Taste of Dubai returns for 2024, bringing together an expected 25,000 foodies to enjoy three days of culinary festivity and entertainment at Skydive Dubai. Over 3 delicious days, pop-ups from 16 of Dubai’s most acclaimed restaurants will curate a special menu of 3-5 taster dishes.
Live culinary workshops will feature celebrity chefs such as Gary Mehigan, George Calombaris and Matt Preston, at the Philips Cook School, Waterfront Market BBQ School, and the Kibsons Cooking Challenge, where you can learn the best kitchen secrets, techniques, and insights directly from the experts, with chances to win big during the weekend. To keep the festival vibes going throughout the weekend, there will be stages dotted throughout the venue with DJs and acoustic sets providing a lively atmosphere.
Have some little chefs who want to join in the fun? Kids can enjoy the fun in a mega kids zone including bouncy castles, kids’ cooking workshops, and more. Your little ones will also have plenty of food options, as all restaurants will serve a kid-friendly dish to keep their energy up and bellies full.
Rhodes W1 is a culinary gem fusing the best of British and European cuisine while mixing up inventive signature cocktails, and paying homage to Chef Gary Rhodes' culinary legacy. Sample selections of their innovative menu at Taste of Dubai and immerse yourself in the harmonious blend of tradition and innovation.
As a love letter to Mexican cuisine, Maya by Chef Richard Sandoval’s sensational menu is a journey through the country’s culinary landscape, featuring everything from creamy guacamole to fiery tacos, fajitas, and chimichangas. Have a sample of Mexico’s best and richest flavours by trying Maya's selected menu items during your visit to the Taste of Dubai Festival.
Step into a world of culinary delight at Bushra by Buddha-Bar, boasting a contemporary Middle Eastern menu that celebrates the unique tastes of each subregion. Bushra serves up unique sharing dishes bursting with flavour, some of which you can sample at their Taste of Dubai stall.
The standard ticket, at an early bird rate of AED55, gives you single-day entry and access to exclusive taste workshops. Upgrade to the taster ticket for AED165, offering a single-day entry, 2 drink vouchers, 2 food vouchers (both redeemable at pop-up booths), and exclusive taste workshops. For the ultimate VIP experience, priced at AED250, you can enjoy single-day entry, 3 drink vouchers, 3 food vouchers (both redeemable at pop-up booths), access to the Aldar VIP Lounge, and exclusive taste workshops. Take your pick and prepare yourself for a day filled with food, workshops, and entertainment from 12pm to 12am between 23rd - 25th February. Children under 12 go free.
Book your tickets now through Platinumlist and get ready for Dubai’s biggest food and drink festival at Skydive Dubai.
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