Taste of Dubai 2025 transforms the Dubai Media City Amphitheatre into a culinary wonderland from February 14–16, offering three days of gourmet experiences, celebrity chef encounters, and family-friendly festivities. Here’s why this food festival should top your must-visit list:
Culinary Extravaganza
Dive into Dubai’s vibrant dining scene with 16 top restaurants serving bite-sized signature dishes. Highlights include:
– Goldfish Sushi & Yakitori for Japanese delicacies
– Demon Duck Dubai’s modern Asian fusion
– Indya by Vineet’s reimagined Indian street food
– Rhodes W1’s contemporary British fare
– Maya by Chef Richard Sandoval’s Latin American flavors
Sample globally inspired menus, from Singaporean Malay cuisine at Harummanis to Italian-Japanese comfort food at Osteria Funkcoolio.
Star-Studded Chef Lineup
Rub shoulders with culinary icons and local legends:
– Marco Pierre White (Michelin-starred British chef)
– Dani García (Spanish culinary innovator)
– Annabel Karmel (children’s food expert)
– Akmal Anuar (Goldfish Sushi maestro)
– Alvin Leung (“Demon Chef” of molecular gastronomy)
Sizzling Experiences
– Cooking Features:
- BLACK+DECKER Cook School
- NOOR & Kibsons Chefs Hub
- Suma Gourmet & Noon Food Firepit
– Live Music: Groove to DJ Remix Rich and Salha the Million Dollar Trio
– Artisan Market: Shop gourmet goods and kitchenware from local vendors
Tickets & Packages
- General Admission: AED 75 (access + workshops)
- Taster Package: AED 180 (2 food/2 drink)
- VIP Experience: AED 325 (3 food/4 drinks)
- Sunday VIP Brunch Package: AED 375 (5 food/5 drink)
Essential Info
Where: Dubai Media City Amphitheatre
When:
- Fri–Sat: 12 PM–12 AM
- Sun: 12 PM–11 PM