Dubai’s most anticipated foodie event of the year, Taste of Dubai, is returning for its 2025 edition, promising an unforgettable weekend of exceptional culinary talent, live entertainment, and ultimate foodie fun. Set to welcome over 25,000 guests, this festival is the highlight of the season for anyone with a passion for great food and vibrant experiences.

What’s Cooking:

Experience a culinary adventure with pop-ups from 16 of Dubai’shottest restaurants. Each pop-up will feature a specially curated menu of three to five tasting-sized dishes, showcasing the city’s best offerings in one place. Plus, keep an eye out for special Valentines inspired dishes from each outlet!

Confirmed restaurants so far include:

• Leña
• Osteria Funkcoolio
• Demon Duck
• Goldfish Sushi & Yakitori
• Rhodes W1
• Moti Mahal

 

• Lush Burger
• Maya by Richard Sandoval
• Harummanis
• Indya by Vineet
• City Social
• Miss Lily’s

Explore the Dibba Bay Oyster Shuck-Off:
The Dibba Bay Oyster Shuck Off is back for the 4th edition and returning to Taste of Dubai with a whole lot of exciting activities! Witness thrilling shucking competitions as pro chefs from around the country battle it out to be crowned the Shucking Master 2025, or participate in the amateur shuck off and win exciting prizes!
In addition, expert-led masterclasses on oyster and beverage pairings will take place, and you’ll have the opportunity to learn how to shuck oysters like a pro. Celebrity chefs will also be cooking up exclusive dishes featuring Dibba Bay’s famous fresh oysters—served fresh, grilled, and more. It’s an oyster lover’s paradise!

Meet the Culinary Masters:
Join renowned chefs for three days of interactive workshops, cooking demos, and exclusive culinary experiences.Plus, with some of your favourite hosts leading the sessions including Virgin Radio’s Priki Malik, Taste Sweetheart Zoe Dickens and Pitmaster Andrew Dickens, you know you’ll be in for a treat!

Confirmed Guest Chefs include:

• Marco Pierre White
• Alvin Leung
• Dani García
• Annabel Karmel
• Akmal Anuar
• Eric Lanlard
• José Pizarro
• Hattem Mattar
• Fred Casagrande
• Jenny Morris
• Andrew Dickens
• Joseph Nesbitt-Larking
• Cameron Lamb
• Tarek Ibrahim

Catch these culinary icons in action at the following features:
BLACK+DECKER COOK SCHOOL
Get hands-on in the BLACK+DECKER Cook School, where you’ll be guided by a professional chef through the creation of mouth-watering recipes. From delectable desserts to sophisticated appetizers, every session is a chance to learn and enjoy. Plus, you get to eat your creation after!

TASTE  FIREPIT
The Taste Firepit is the festival’s sizzling centrepiece, where renowned pitmasters will show you how to fire up the grill like a pro. Master the art of grilling and leave with delicious recipes to try at home, all using premium Exit 10 BBQ equipment for that perfect smoky finish.

TASTE CHEFS HUB:
At the Taste Chefs Hub, unleash your creativity in culinary workshops and get up close and personal with the chefs. It’s your chance to ask all your culinary questions, and pick up their kitchen secrets as you prepare a dish to impress.

Upgrade Your Weekend with Enhanced VIP Experiences
For those looking to elevate their Taste of Dubai experience, VIP packages offer fast-track entry to the event and access to the exclusive VIP lounge featuring plush seating, live music, special beverage offerings and more! Plus, VIP tickets include 3 food vouchers and 4 drink vouchers which can be redeemed at Taste restaurants and bars.

Non-Stop Entertainment:
With two live music zones and the VIP lounge, the festival has entertainment for every taste. Enjoy performances from:

• DJ Big Rossi
• DJ Remix Rich
• DJ Andy Swift
• Truly Medley Deeply
• Pianoman Ryan Gibb
• Salha and the Million Dollar Trio
• The Nomads

Little Chefs

For budding chefs, Taste of Dubai offers dedicated kids’ workshops at the BLACK+DECKER Cook School, where little ones can learn the basics of cooking and yummy, healthy recipes under the guidance of celebrity cookbook author Annabel Karmel.
Plus, every participating restaurant will feature a dedicated kid-friendly dish to keep the little ones happy.
Best of all, children under 12 enter for free!

More to Explore:

The Taste Artisan Market is a haven for foodies, offering artisanal products, tastings, and unique treats. Don’t miss out on the interactive activations and games, and be sure to visit one of the six 21+ licensed lounges for a refreshing drink to complement your gourmet experience.

*New for 2025: Friday Work Social Packages*
Looking for a unique team outing or a fresh take on your business lunch? Taste of Dubai’s brand new Friday Work Social packages offer the perfect solution!
Designed for groups of 10 or more, enjoy fast-track event entry before 3pm, two food vouchers per person, VIP lounge access, and the option to add two drink vouchers per person.
Packages start from AED 130 per person—an easy and delicious way to spice up your Friday! For more information, email marketing@mena-events.com.

Advance tickets on sale now at Platinumlist. Be sure to secure early as prices will increase on February 14^th.
Tickets can be purchased at: https://dubai.platinumlist.net/event-tickets/tasteofdubai

• Standard: AED 75 *children under 12 go free
• Taster Package: AED 180
• VIP Package: AED 325
• Sunday Brunch Package: AED 375
• Friday Team Packages: Starting from AED 130. Please contactmarketing@mena-events.comfor more information

Packages:

Standard (AED 75) *children under 12 go free
Includes:

• 1 day entry to the event
• Access to Taste culinary workshops (registration first-come first-served on the day)

Taster Package (AED 180)
Includes:

• 1 day entry to the event
• 2 food vouchers
• 2 drink vouchers
• Access to Taste culinary workshops (registration first-come first-served on the day)

VIP Package (AED 325)
Includes:

• 1 day entry to the event
• Fast-track entry to the event
• 3 food vouchers
• 4 drink vouchers
• Access to the Taste VIP Lounge including dedicated entertainment, plush seating options and exclusive beverage offerings
• Access to Taste culinary workshops (registration first-come first-served on the day)

Sunday VIP Brunch Package (AED 375)
Includes:

• Sunday entry to the event
• Fast-track entry to the event
• 5 food vouchers
• 5 drink vouchers
• Access to the Taste VIP Lounge including dedicated entertainment, plush seating options and exclusive activations
• Access to Taste culinary workshops (registration first-come first-served on the day

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Tickets can be purchased at: https://dubai.platinumlist.net/event-tickets/tasteofdubai