Dates not yet confirmed. The organiser has not announced this edition. The dates below follow the festival's usual pattern and are our best estimate; check the official site before booking around them.
MICHELIN Guide Food Festival Abu Dhabi gathers chefs from about 20 Michelin Guide restaurants on the Emirates Palace grounds for a November weekend of tasting dishes, masterclasses and live music.
Dates and details checked October 2, 2026 by Elliot Marsh against the organiser's site.
Hotels in Abu Dhabi around 21 to 23 November 2026, dates pre-filled. Prices and availability open on the partner site.
MICHELIN Guide Food Festival Abu Dhabi runs 21 to 23 November. These are the food tours and tastings in Abu Dhabi to book for the days around it; most cancel free up to 24 hours ahead.
Private tour · 8 hours
Experience Abu Dhabi in one unforgettable day. Visit the Grand Mosque, palaces, souks, skyline views, and more guided by a local Emirati who brings culture, history, a...
Private tour · 1.5 hours
Explore Louvre Abu Dhabi in a 1 hour express tour led by a licensed Emirati guide. Perfect for visitors seeking a rich experience in limited time
Private tour · 6 hours
Discover Abu Dhabi’s perfect blend of modern elegance and rich heritage on this half-day city tour. Explore iconic landmarks, scenic waterfront views, and cultural tre...
Address: Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Corniche Road West, Abu Dhabi
Ramadan Festival on the Abu Dhabi Corniche, run by Experience Abu Dhabi, opened Ramadan neighbourhoods with food trucks, suhoor dishes and a souq nightly from 20:00 to 02:00 in 2026.
TipThe 2026 run was the first in Abu Dhabi city, after editions in Al Ain and Al Dhafra; dates for the next Ramadan had not been announced at the time of writing.
14-23 Jul 2027
Liwa Dates Festival
Emirati dates and rutab, farmers' competitions, date products
17-26 Oct
Al Dhafra Dates Festival and Auction
Date auctions, date beauty and honey contests, cooking competitions
30 Oct to 14 Mar
Sheikh Zayed Festival
Heritage Village food stalls, national pavilions, an Emirati traditional cuisine contest, Al Wathba Boulevard restaurants
17-26 Feb 2027
Ramadan Festival on the Abu Dhabi Corniche
Food trucks, traditional Ramadan drinks, suhoor dishes, a Ramadan souq
6-8 Oct
Global Food Week
Food and agriculture trade show: producers, food technology, hospitality, a honey symposium
13-15 Nov
Taste of Abu Dhabi
Pop-up dishes from 16 Abu Dhabi restaurants, chef workshops, pasta and barbecue classes
