Taste of Dubai
Taste of Dubai takes place Expected early Feb 2027 (2026 edition ran Feb 6 - 8 at Dubai Media City Amphitheatre) in Dubai, UAE. The dress code is Smart-casual; comfortable for an outdoor evening with a light layer for cooler night air. Typical cost ranges from 20 to 80 EUR per person.
A three-day outdoor festival at Dubai Media City Amphitheatre where around 16 of the city's best restaurants, from Michelin-recognised names to homegrown favourites, serve taster-sized plates alongside celebrity-chef masterclasses and live music. Compact and sociable, it is the easiest way to graze across Dubai's top kitchens in one evening.
- When
- Expected early Feb 2027 (2026 edition ran Feb 6 - 8 at Dubai Media City Amphitheatre)
- Where
- Dubai, UAE
- Dress code
- Smart-casual; comfortable for an outdoor evening with a light layer for cooler night air
- Cost
- Typical cost ranges from 20 to 80 EUR per person.
- Weather
- 15 - 25C, mild and pleasant, cool evenings, low rain chance
- When to book
- Buy entry and celebrity-chef workshop tickets 2 - 4 weeks out; workshops sell out first
- Getting there
- DXB (Dubai), 25 min to Dubai Media City
- Where to stay
- Grosvenor House Dubai, The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi, Rove Dubai Marina
- Official site
- https://tasteofdubaifestival.com/
How to attend
Open to the public: buy entry tickets online via the official site or Platinumlist (packages from roughly AED 80, about EUR 20; premium tiers higher), with children 12 and under free. Food and drink are paid per portion inside. Celebrity-chef workshops are separately ticketed and sell out, so book those in advance.
Tickets for the 2027 edition are not on sale yet - the official ticket listing still covers the February 2026 festival.
Insider tip
Book the evening sessions - the amphitheatre comes alive after dark, and taster portions from Michelin-recognised kitchens cost a fraction of a full tasting menu.
Get inside Taste of Dubai
Booking matters here: buy entry and celebrity-chef workshop tickets 2 - 4 weeks out; workshops sell out first. Members track that window, what it really costs, and 573 more events across the season.
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