What we know about the annual fest for foodiesLast updated: August 06, 2026 | 17:002 MIN READA previous edition of Taste of Abu DhabiHungry for a food fest that hits all the right culinary notes? If so, it’s time to get your entry sorted to Taste of Abu Dhabi, which is returning on Nov 13 (it’ll sizzle in the city until Nov 15); early bird tickets are already up for grabs.Entry to the weekend carnival is set at Dh60 for the moment and available at Platinumlist.net.Begin your meander through the Yas Island-based fete from 2pm onwards, sampling nosh from 16 pop-ups each with a signature menu, sharpen your kitchen skills with a workshop, and discover local artisans like never before.Served! Everything you need to know about the annual festival that celebrates appetites.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.What are the dates for Taste of Abu Dhabi?November 13-November 15, 2026Where is it taking place?Gateway Park North, Yas IslandHow much do the early bird tickets cost?They start at Dh60.What will that get me? And what are the other packages on the menu?StandardPrice: Dh60Inclusions: Day-long entry to eventAccess to live chef demos, culinary workshopsTaster PackagePrice: Dh175Inclusions:Day-long entry2 food vouchers2 drink vouchersAccess to live chef demos, culinary workshopsVIP PackagePrice: Dh299Inclusions:Day-long entry with fast-track access4 food vouchers4 drink vouchersAccess to the Taste VIP LoungeAccess to live chef demos, culinary workshopsTeam PackagesFriday Work Social Packages are available for groups of 8 or more.Price: Dh130/per personInclusions:Friday entry before 3pm, food vouchers and VIP Lounge access Kids under 12 get in free.What are some highlights of Abu Dhabi Food Festival?16 restaurant pop-ups, each with a tasting menu built for the occasion. Live cooking workshops that dole out chef secretsA mega Kids' Zone for the tots with time for activities while their parents discover new flavours VIP Experiences, which include fast-track entry, food and drink vouchers and access to the chilled out VIP LoungeEntertainment – think live music, DJs on the decks and performances throughout the dayNew discoveries: Artisan producers, local businesses and leading brands will all be whipping up a storm. Karishma Nandkeolyar is a lifestyle and entertainment journalist with a lifelong love for storytelling — she wrote her first “book” at age six and has been chasing the next sentence ever since. Known for her sharp wit, thoughtful takes, and ability to find the humor in just about anything, she covers everything from celebrity culture and internet trends to everyday lifestyle moments that make you go, “Same.”