The 4th Edition of the Abu Dhabi Food Festival is back with a 17-day menu of culinary events featuring the world’s most delectable flavours from the region’s most celebrated chefs. Brought to you by the Department of Culture and Tourism, this year’s festival will take place between the 6th and 22nd of December, with over 50 restaurants taking part and enveloping more than 5 specialist events. Shining the spotlight on the city's diverse gastronomic offerings, a host of brand new foodie concepts will be unveiled, alongside the return of crowd favourites; World of Food, Big Grill, Festember and Abu Dhabi Restaurant Week: Powered by Time Out Abu Dhabi. This year, the Abu Dhabi Food Festival is also delighted to welcome Mexico as the 2018 Guest of Honour, embracing Mexican entertainment and epicurean delights from world-renowned Mexican chefs throughout the festival.
The Abu Dhabi Food Festival’s smorgasbord of foodie events returns with a range of experiences tailored to all tastes.
Five days of live entertainment, gourmet food concepts and innovative local business ideas.
5-9 December
Daily, 5PM - 12PM
Waterfront Park, Louvre Abu Dhabi
A 3-day grill-based event sizzling alongside a mix of entertainment and activities.
6-8 December
12pm - 11pm
Yas Links
Sample some of the best tastes on the planet, all in one place.
13 – 17 December
4PM – 11PM weekdays, 4PM – 12PM weekends
The Amphitheatre, Umm Al Emarat Park
Shows, singalongs and superb eating...a foodie-inspired day out for the whole family.
19-22 December
1pm - 9pm
Umm Al Emarat Park
For one week only, dine out at the best restaurants in the city at a special rate.
6-15 December
All day
Over AED 1 million in prizes to be won with the Abu Dhabi Food Festival scavenger hunt competition. Download Traceberry to enter.
6-22 December
Citywide
A three-day event culminating in the region's most prestigious culinary awards.
10-12 December
Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre
A mix of holisitic activities paired with some of best vegan fare the region has to offer.
7 December
3PM - 8PM
The Terrace, Manarat Al Saadiyat
Famous artist-inspired creative workshops to add even more colour to your weekend.
11-12 December
Various
Manarat Al Saadiyat
Step up your culinary shooting skills with a specialist workshop from two professional photographers.
7 - 8 December
Various
L'Arte
Four eclectic films geared at foodies and film lovers alike, all worth breaking the popcorn out for
9, 11, 16 & 18 December
8:00 PM
Auditorium
A special guest chef teaches you how to get the best out of those cooking leftovers.
12 & 19 December
7-8 PM
L’Arte Restaurant
Learn how to create something magical with the glorious carb that is pasta.
11 & 18 December
7-8 PM
L’Arte Restaurant
An open talk on the challenges of creating a cultural identity through food in the UAE.
17 December
8.30 PM
Theatre
A run down of what's going on every day at this year's Abu Dhabi Food Festival
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A look at the big names and culinary superstars involved in this year's festival
Try something new for a fraction of the price, with our guide to some of the best promotions in and around the city during the Abu Dhabi Food Festival.
30% discount on total bill amount
Purchase above AED 50.00 and get 15% discount
Buy One Get One Free
Various offers
Four course menu for AED 199 per person.
Four course tasting menu for AED 350 per person.
Four Course set menu for AED 199 per person.
Four course dinner set menu for AED 199 per person.
25% discount on the final bill for Breakfast/Lunch/ Dinner and Park Brunch
Four Course set menu for AED 199 per person.
EAT Brunch for AED 199
This year, the Abu Dhabi Food Festival is delighted to welcome Mexico as the 2018 Guest of Honour, embracing Mexican entertainment and epicurean delights from world-renowned Mexican chefs throughout the festival.