It’s back! Everyone’s favourite Taste Of Dubai is all set to be back in February. Kicking off from 6 to 8 February 2026, the king of food festivals will have its address at Dubai Media City Amphitheatre. The festival will bring together 25,000 foodies, families, and friends for three days of mouth-watering cuisine, celebrity chef workshops, live entertainment, and unforgettable festival vibes.
Read on for everything you need to know about Taste of Dubai 2026.
Showcasing 16 of Dubai’s best restaurants, each pop-up will design a menu of three to five ‘taster’ size dishes, so guests can make their way across the impressive line-up, selecting their favourites as they go. With every restaurant offering at least one vegetarian option and one child-friendly dish, there's something to please every palate. Dishes can be purchased at the event by credit or debit card or with vouchers included in select ticket packages.
The first 6 restaurants are:
- Leña
- Duck and Waffle
- Akira Back
- Demon Duck
- Lowe
- Khadak
A Star-Studded Culinary Line-up
The highlight of the festival, Taste organisers have announced the first line-up of their renowned celebrity chefs making appearances through the weekend. Catch them at the Taste Cook School, Chefs Hub and Fire Pit. and cook alongside them in exclusive workshops where you can learn their insider tips, tricks, and best-kept kitchen secrets. And with Virgin Radio’s own Priti Malik hosting sessions, you know you’re in for a treat!
Guest Chefs Include:
- Legendary Italian chef and TV personality Gino D’Acampo
- Masterchef Australia judge Matt Preston
- Ireland’s bestselling cookery writer and TV chef Rachel Allen
- Instagram chef sensation Harry Heal
- South Africa’s Giggling Gourmet Jenny Morris
- Smoking Beard’s own Fred Casagrande
- UK’s favourite pitmasters Andrew Dickens and Joseph Nesbitt-Larking
Catch them all weekend in the Taste Cook School, Chefs Hub, and Fire Pit! The best part? All workshops are included for free with all event entry tickets. Sign-up for sessions will be first-come, first-served on the day of the event.
New Enhanced VIP Experiences
For those seeking an elevated festival experience, Taste of Dubai offers an upgraded VIP package, complete with fast-track entry and access to an exclusive lounge. Indulge in comfort, enjoy live music from a dedicated performer, and enjoy 3 food and 4 drink vouchers included with every VIP ticket. This premium experience is expected to sell out quickly, so don’t miss your chance to celebrate in style.
Musical Beats
To keep the festival vibes pumping through the weekend, Taste of Dubai will feature multiple music pockets throughout the venue, each packed with everything from lively bands to intimate acoustic sets and more, so you can choose your vibe at any time. Plus, catch your favourite radio hosts Big Rossi and Remix Rich taking over the DJ decks to bring the party to the next level.
For the Children
Have some little chefs at home? Children can keep busy in special ‘Little Chefs’ cooking workshops through the weekend. Keep an eye out for a myriad of child-approved activations throughout, and when it’s time to fuel up, little ones will have plenty of options, as all restaurants will serve a child-friendly dish to keep their energy and bellies full. Best of all, children 12 and under enter the event for free!
Shop Till You Drop
What better way to walk off a gourmet meal than with a little shopping? An impressive market of artisan vendors and established brands will be selling their treats and trinkets, sampling their products, and more!
Keeping It Local
New for this year, keep an eye out for a selection of home-grown local businesses showcasing their products, specially chosen by MENA Live and the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism. Plus, expect special cooking sessions, guiding guests through delicious traditional Emirati dishes.
Early Bird Ticket prices are now on sale for just Dhs 60 for the three-day event.
For more information, visit the Taste of Dubai website.