An ultimate guide to Taste of Abu Dhabi
What’s new this year?
Grab those shopping bags and head to the new farmers’ market that is debuting at Taste of Abu Dhabi. Look out for fresh vegetables and produce from farms in Abu Dhabi. You’ll be able to meet farmers, sample and shop for produce, and find out first-hand about the vast range of vegetables, fruit, meat and eggs available right on your doorstep.
BAKE AWAY
Anyone with a sweet tooth will definitely want to roll up their sleeves and head to The Jif Big Baking Tent where you will get the chance to perfect your baking skills. The icing on the cake is Master Patissier Eric Lanlard, will host a series of masterclasses during the festival open to everyone from baking experts to beginners. Other chefs showcasing their baking best and running classes will be Omar Orfali, Gary Rhodes, and Robertos’ Andrea Falcone. You will be able to sign up 30 minutes prior to each session on the day.
It’s a BBQ!
Master Chef Tarek Ebrahim and special guest chefs Anthony Pichon, Hattem Mattar and Mohammad Orfali will share their best BBQ tips as you take part in live challenges. These will be high voltage grilling sessions that you can sign up for 30 minutes prior to each session on the day.
Well, well, wellness
When it’s time for a break from all the culinary action, the new wellness pavilion is bringing experts down from Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, who will be providing health check-ups. There will also be beauty services from Nayomi Beauty Salon, and wellness items from Organic and Real.
Wait, it’s Diwali weekend. Why should I give up on the celebratory feasts?
Well, because this is Taste of Abu Dhabi of course and what’s a food festival without some mouth-watering delicacies to sample.
This year’s restaurant section will be serving up more than 50 dishes to taste from Coya, Abu Jad, Bouchon Bakery, Crab & Burger, Theatre by Rhodes, Dai Pai Dong, Dean & Deluca, Dickey’s, Hickory’s, Leopold’s of London, Limo, Matsu, Nolu’s, Roberto’s, Shang Palace, and Sushina.
There is also a special pop-up of the Gary Rhodes restaurant, Theatre by Rhodes, where you will be able to meet the man himself.