Taste of Abu Dhabi fills Gateway Park North on Yas Island for three November days with 16 pop-up restaurants, chef-led workshops and live music from AED 60.
Dates and details checked October 2, 2026 by Elliot Marsh against the organiser's site.
Hotels in Abu Dhabi around 13 to 15 November 2026, dates pre-filled. Prices and availability open on the partner site.
Taste of Abu Dhabi runs 13 to 15 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.
3 hours
Experience an unforgettable New Year's Eve on the water, This 3-hour cruise aboard a traditional Arabian Dhow features a luxurious festive buffet dinner with unlimited...
4 - 4.5 hours
Sunrise desert safari with pickup from your location and drive into the desert for a special Camel ride, Dune bashing, sandboarding, scenic photo stop, continental bre...
Private tour · 3 hours
Escape to a private island at night for a beach BBQ, bonfire, music, stargazing, and swimming under the moonlight with a relaxing tropical atmosphere.
Address: Gateway Park North, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
21-23 Nov
MICHELIN Guide Food Festival Abu Dhabi
Dishes from Michelin Guide restaurants in Abu Dhabi and abroad, masterclasses, a producers' market
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
