Taste of Dubai 2025 Will Heat Up the City With Celebrity Chefs

Still can’t decide where to dine out over the weekend? Time to stop those WhatsApp group arguments and mark up Taste of Dubai 2025 on your calendars from February 14th to the 16th at Dubai Media City Amphitheatre. The event will feature 16 restaurants, celebrity chef workshops and artisan markets, showcasing a range of culinary experiences, live entertainment and family-friendly activities.

Participating restaurants will offer curated menus of three to five tasting dishes, with vegetarian and kid-friendly options available at every venue. The lineup includes renowned establishments such as Leña, Osteria Funkcoolio, Demon Duck, Goldfish Sushi & Yakitori, Rhodes W1, Moti Mahal, Maya by Richard Sandoval, Harummanis, Indya by Vineet, City Social and Miss Lily’s.

Celebrity chefs will lead cooking demonstrations and interactive sessions at three venues: Taste Cook School, Chefs Hub, and Fire Pit. The workshops, which are included with event tickets but require advance registration, will feature culinary icons such as Marco Pierre White, Dani Garcia, Annabel Karmel, José Pizarro, and Eric Lanlard, among others.

Special experiences include the Dibba Bay Oyster Shuck Off, where attendees can watch demonstrations and competitions hosted by Guinness World Record holder Patrick McMurray. Kids can participate in Little Chefs Workshops led by Annabel Karmel, while families will enjoy free entry for children under 12 and dedicated family-friendly dishes at all restaurants.

An artisan market will highlight homegrown brands, offering visitors the chance to explore locally made treats and unique items.