Taste of Abu Dhabi Is Back. Here’s What to Eat, Watch and Book
Sixteen restaurant pop-ups, hands-on cooking sessions and live music take over Yas Gateway Park North for three days. Here’s where we’d start.
yapped Editors · Nov 10, 2026 · Updated Nov 11, 2026 · 2 min read
Quick facts
- Dates
- 13–15 November 2026
- Where
- Yas Gateway Park North, Yas Island
- Hours
- Fri–Sat 2pm–midnight; Sun 2pm–10pm
- Tickets
- From AED 80 on Platinumlist (check live price)
- Families
- Under-12s free with standard adult admission
Sixteen restaurants in one park, with no need to agree on a single dinner reservation. Taste of Abu Dhabi returns to Yas Gateway Park North from Friday 13 to Sunday 15 November, bringing smaller dishes, live cooking sessions, music and activities for children.
If you’re choosing between spending the day eating or learning to cook something yourself, you don’t have to. This is a very accommodating festival.
What Should You Eat?
Start with a short list rather than making a heroic attempt at all 16 stalls. The line-up includes Oak Room, Soraya, Almayass, Marcella, Ting Irie, Pincode and Ramen Bar. The point is to try dishes from restaurants you haven’t booked before, then go back for a second helping from wherever wins you over.
The pop-ups are serving tasting-size dishes. Food and drink are paid for separately with standard admission, while certain higher-tier tickets include vouchers. Check what your ticket actually covers before assuming lunch comes with entry.
“Sixteen restaurants in one park, with no need to agree on a single dinner reservation.”
Which Chefs Are Worth Watching?
Gino D’Acampo, Rachel Allen and Thomas Straker headline the cooking programme, alongside Jenny Morris and other chefs. There are demonstrations, open-fire sessions at the Keeta Firepit, hands-on pasta making with Jo’s KITSCHEN and coffee workshops from SHOT Coffee.
Culinary sessions are included with admission, but places are limited. Workshop sign-ups are in person and first come, first served, with registration opening ahead of each session. If a particular chef is your reason for going, find the session schedule before deciding when to arrive.
What About Music and Children?
There is live music and DJ entertainment throughout the weekend. The Candy Land Kids Zone has games and activities to keep younger visitors busy, though some rides and activities have separate charges.
Children under 12 enter free with standard adult admission. Check the rules for other ticket tiers before booking family tickets.
Tickets and Timings
Gates open at 2pm daily. The current ticketing page lists 2pm to midnight on Friday and Saturday, and 2pm to 10pm on Sunday. Standard day tickets are listed from AED 80 on Platinumlist, with more expensive packages adding food and drink vouchers or VIP access.
You can see the event on yapped or check live ticket availability on Platinumlist.