Stay for the festival

Hotels in Abu Dhabi around 30 October to 14 March 2027, dates pre-filled. Prices and availability open on the partner site.

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Editor's tip. The 2026-27 season is announced for 30 October 2026 to 14 March 2027; entry was AED 10 a person in 2025-26. Check the festival site for this season's tickets.

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Book Sheikh Zayed Festival: tours and experiences

Sheikh Zayed Festival runs 30 October to 14 March. 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.

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Location

Address: Al Wathba, Abu Dhabi

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Also on in October, elsewhere

Salon des Vins des Vignerons Indépendants de Bourgogne et du Jura in Dijon 23-25 Oct Salon des Vins des Vignerons Indépendants de Bourgogne et du Jura Dijon Thessaloniki Beer Festival in Thessaloniki 8-11 Oct Thessaloniki Beer Festival Thessaloniki Vadevermut Madrid (International Vermouth and Aperitivo Fair) in Madrid 24-25 Oct Vadevermut Madrid (International Vermouth and Aperitivo Fair) Madrid Vinhos a Descobrir, Harvest Edition in Porto 10-11 Oct Vinhos a Descobrir, Harvest Edition Porto Cerveja em Lisboa, Oktoberfest a Portuguesa in Lisbon 3-6 Oct Cerveja em Lisboa, Oktoberfest a Portuguesa Lisbon Festa della Cortesia in Rome Oct Festa della Cortesia Rome

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