Taste of Dubai Food Festival returns for 2025 from February 14 to 16

Meet celebrity chefs, savour international cuisine, enjoy live music, activities and more!

Dubai: Get ready for an epic culinary adventure at Dubai’s most eagerly awaited event of the year! The Taste of Dubai Food, Drink, and Music Festival is just around the corner, taking place from February 14 to 16 at the iconic Dubai Media City Amphitheatre. This festival promises an unforgettable weekend filled with mouthwatering dishes, world-class live entertainment, and extraordinary culinary talents. Join over 25,000 fellow food enthusiasts and indulge in the vibrant flavours and experiences that make this festival a must-visit. Don’t miss out on the chance to savour exquisite cuisine and enjoy a celebration of all things food-mark your calendars for the 2025 edition of Taste of Dubai!

Culinary delights from iconic restaurants

Prepare your taste buds for a tantalising adventure as 16 of Dubai’s restaurants come together, each offering specially curated menus that celebrate the city’s diverse culinary landscape. Guests will have the chance to savour three to five tasting-sized dishes from each pop-up, showcasing both traditional and innovative flavours. Keep an eye out for special Valentine’s inspired dishes that will add a romantic twist to this year’s festival!

The list of participating restaurants:

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

The Oyster Shuck-Off

The festival wouldn’t be complete without the highly anticipated Dibba Bay Oyster Shuck-Off, returning for its fourth edition. Prepare for thrilling shucking competitions as top chefs battle for the title of Shucking Master 2025. For those eager to get their hands dirty, the amateur shuck-off promises exciting prizes, while expert-led masterclasses on oyster and beverage pairings reveal secrets that will elevate your culinary skills. Celebrity chefs will also be crafting exclusive dishes featuring the famous fresh oysters, making this a paradise for oyster lovers.

Meet renowned culinary stars

Throughout the days of Taste of Dubai, guests will have the unique opportunity to interact with esteemed chefs during hands-on workshops and cooking demonstrations. With hosts like Virgin Radio’s Priti Malik,  Zoe Dickens, and Pitmaster Andrew Dickens guiding sessions, attendees are guaranteed to learn from the best.

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

BLACK+DECKER Cook School

Dive into the hands-on experience at the BLACK+DECKER Cook School, where professional chefs will guide you as you create mouth-watering recipes. From delectable desserts to appetisers, every session allows you to learn and indulge in your culinary creations.

Taste Firepit

At the Taste Firepit, renowned pitmasters will teach attendees how to fire up the grill, sharing tips and tricks to master the art of grilling. Participants leave equipped with gourmet recipes and the knowledge to recreate restaurant-quality dishes at home.

Taste Chefs Hub

In the Taste Chefs Hub, unleash your creativity and engage one-on-one with chefs. This space offers workshops where you can ask questions and learn the secrets behind creating stunning dishes that will impress family and friends.

Elevate your experience with VIP packages

For those wishing to enhance their festival experience, VIP packages are available, providing fast-track entry and access to an exclusive VIP lounge. This luxurious space features plush seating, live music, special beverage offerings, and three food vouchers along with four drink vouchers redeemable at the festival restaurants and bars.

Entertainment galore

Taste of Dubai isn’t just about food—it’s also a celebration of music! With two vibrant live music zones, the festival will feature performances from talented artists and DJs like:

DJ Big Rossi

DJ Remix Rich

DJ Andy Swift

Truly Medley Deeply

Pianoman Ryan Gibb

Salha and the Million Dollar Trio

The Nomads

A fun-filled experience for little chefs

Families are welcome, with special activities designed just for young foodies. The BLACK+DECKER Cook School offers dedicated workshops where kids can learn the basics of cooking, guided by celebrated author Annabel Karmel. Every participating restaurant will provide a kid-friendly dish, ensuring little ones are just as excited about the festival. Best of all, children under 12 can join in for free!

Discover more at the Artisan market

Explore the Taste Artisan market, a haven for foodies featuring artisanal products and local specialities that celebrate the vibrant culinary culture of Dubai.

Packages:

Standard: AED 75

Includes:

1 day entry to the event

Access to Taste culinary workshops (registration first-come first-served on the day)

*children under 12 go free

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

New for 2025: Friday Work Social Packages

Are you looking for a unique team outing or a fresh take on your business lunch? Taste of Dubai’s brand-new Friday Work Social packages provides the perfect solution! Designed for groups of 10 or more, these packages include 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 enhance your Friday experience!

Grab your tickets now, as packages are selling out quickly!

Advance tickets on sale now at Platinumlist. Be sure to secure early as prices will increase on February 14th.

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

For more details, visit: https://tasteofdubaifestival.com