Taste of Abu Dhabi returns to Yas Island from 13 to 15 November

The food festival brings pop-ups from 16 Abu Dhabi restaurants and chef-led workshops to Gateway Park North, with day tickets from Dh80 and under-12s free.

Taste of Abu Dhabi returns to Yas Island from 13 to 15 November13NovemberGateway Park North, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi

Gateway Park North, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi

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Taste of Abu Dhabi is back at Gateway Park North on Yas Island from Friday 13 to Sunday 15 November. Sixteen Abu Dhabi restaurants, from Michelin-recognised names to local favourites, set up pop-up kitchens, and celebrity chefs lead live cooking workshops.

Doors open at 2pm each day. The festival runs until midnight on Friday and Saturday and until 10pm on Sunday.

There are three ticket types on Platinumlist. Standard, at Dh80, is one day's entry with access to the chef demos and workshops, which are first come, first served on the day. Taster, at Dh185, adds two food vouchers and two drink vouchers. VIP, at Dh350, has fast-track entry, three food vouchers, four drink vouchers and the VIP lounge. Teams of 10 or more can book Friday Work Social packages from Dh160 a person.

Children under 12 go in free. Tickets cannot be refunded, so pick your day before you buy. Bring photo ID, and do not bring your own food or drinks: they are not allowed in. Arrive early on the day if you want a place in a workshop.

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