Advance prices for the Taste of Abu Dhabi Festival end at midnight tonight, when a Taster rises from AED 185 to AED 199.
After that, a Taster Package costs AED 199 instead of AED 185, and a VIP Package AED 375 instead of AED 350. Abu Dhabi Review lists the gate prices as AED 14 and AED 25 more, and the festival opens on Yas Island the next day.
The festival runs from Friday 13 to Sunday 15 November 2026 at Gateway Park North, Yas Island. The Taste of Abu Dhabi Festival says advance prices end at midnight on all ticket types and packages. Timings are 2pm to midnight on Friday and Saturday, and 2pm to 10pm on Sunday.
Ticket prices
| Ticket | Advance price | On the door | What’s included |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard (General Admission) | AED 80 | Price not given | Children under 12 go free. |
| Taster Package | AED 185 | AED 199 | Entry, two food vouchers, two drink vouchers, and culinary workshops. |
| VIP Package | AED 350 | AED 375 | Fast-track entry, three food vouchers, four drink vouchers, VIP Lounge access, and culinary workshops. |
| Friday Work Social (groups of 10 or more) | Starting at AED 160 per person | Price not given | Food and drink vouchers and VIP Lounge access. |
Platinumlist sells the tickets.
What’s on
Now in its fourth year, the festival brings 16 pop-up restaurants, each serving three to five tasting dishes. Soraya, Marcella, Oak Room, Villa Toscana at St. Regis, and The Ramen Bar are among them. Celebrity chefs Gino D’Acampo, Rachel Allen, and Thomas Straker lead workshops. Gulf News says the Keeta FirePit hosts live-fire cooking and barbecue demonstrations.
Families get a revamped Candy Land Kids Zone with rides and arts and crafts. Live music runs across all three days, including Emirati soul singer Hamdan Al Abri and Dubai rock band Tone Deaf. MENA Live Events organises the festival in partnership with BMW Abu Dhabi Motors.
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.
Maddy Spicer, General Manager, MENA Live Events
Tbreak’s earlier guide to the 2026 festival has more on the line-up.
What to check before you buy
- Advance prices end at midnight on 12 November, or earlier if tickets sell out.
- All ticket sales are final, with no refunds, cancellations, or exchanges after purchase.
- Culinary sessions are free, but registration opens before each session; places are subject to availability, and workshops run first-come, first-served.
- Several lounges are for guests aged 21 and above.
Prices checked on 12 November 2026; prices can change without notice.
