Discover Discounted Dishes at Taste of Abu Dhabi Festival

Get ready to savor some of the best bites in the capital! The Taste of Abu Dhabi food festival is back at Yas Park 1 from Friday, bringing a three-day celebration of food, flavors, and fun. This year, festival-goers can expect an exciting lineup of top-notch restaurants, cooking demonstrations, and meet-and-greets with renowned chefs such as Hattem Mattar, Marco Pierre White, and Annabel Karmel. There's even more to explore with exclusive dishes and goodies to try and buy.

But that's not all! The festival is teaming up with Ne’ma, the National Food Loss and Waste Initiative, to tackle food waste. This collaboration will highlight global solutions for reducing waste, encouraging sustainable practices among chefs and visitors alike.

One of the main draws of the festival is the opportunity to sample signature dishes at a fraction of their usual price. Many restaurants are also serving up exclusive festival dishes, along with child-friendly options. Here's a guide to 10 must-try dishes at this year’s Taste of Abu Dhabi.

1. Prawn Sushi, Li Jiang

Festival Price: AED 35 (Save AED 40)
Li Jiang at The Ritz-Carlton usually serves up sushi that can run from AED 65 to AED 130. At the festival, you can grab their rock n roll spicy prawn sushi for just AED 35. Kids can enjoy banana spring rolls with caramel sauce for only AED 20.

2. Margarita Pizza, Paradiso

Festival Price: AED 30 (Save AED 40)
Craving a classic cheese pizza? Paradiso at Yas Bay offers a simple yet tasty margarita made with high-quality tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil. For little ones, there's a penne pasta with tomato sauce for just AED 20.

3. Birria Tacos, Barbossa

Festival Price: AED 35 (Save AED 27)
Slow-cooked lamb tacos with tangy birria sauce are a hit at Barbossa. Regularly priced at AED 62, you can enjoy them for just AED 35 at the festival. For kids, there's a crispy chicken and cheese quesadilla for AED 20.

4. Roasted Potatoes, Oak Room

Festival Price: AED 30 (Save AED 25)
Not your average fries, these roasted potatoes are cooked in Wagyu fat and served with beef gravy, pickled onions, and horseradish cream at Oak Room. Children can enjoy a mac and cheese with mustard sauce for AED 20.

5. Jasheed Croquettes, Ryba

Festival Price: AED 35 (Save AED 20)
At Ryba, an Emirati restaurant at Zayed Port, these croquettes blend Italian arancini with tender shark meat, dried lime, and saffron mayo. Kids can indulge in a mango cheesecake with passion fruit sauce for AED 20.

6. Mussels Dynamite, Desert Lotus

Festival Price: AED 35 (Save AED 20)
For something a little different, try mussels dynamite at Desert Lotus. These baked mussels come slathered in spicy mayo sauce with crabstick and fish roe. Kids can enjoy chicken satay with peanut sauce for AED 20.

7. Tortilla de Patatas, Jose by Pizarro

Festival Price: AED 30 (Save AED 20)
Jose by Pizarro serves up a Spanish omelette made with free-range eggs, caramelized onions, virgin olive oil, and poached potatoes. For little ones, there’s chicken croquetas for AED 20.

8. Indomie Noodles, Otoro

Festival Price: AED 30 (Save AED 12)
At Otoro, Michelin-starred chef Akmal Anuar brings you a bowl of Indomie noodles packed with veal chorizo, garlic, and sesame oil. Kids can enjoy a chicken slider for AED 20, served in a soft potato bun with Gouda cheese.

9. Fried Feta Cheese, Mika

Festival Price: AED 35 (Save AED 10)
If you love crispy, cheesy goodness, Mika’s fried feta wrapped in filo is a must-try. It’s a fan-favorite that’s perfect for sharing, though we recommend ordering one for yourself to avoid any squabbles! Kids can enjoy a delicious honey-drenched feta for AED 20.

10. Bulgogi Kimbap, Taon

Festival Price: AED 35 (Save AED 7)
Taon offers an enticing bulgogi kimbap made with seasoned beef, egg, crabstick, and a variety of veggies, all wrapped in seaweed. For kids, try the Korean-style corn dog for AED 20, complete with a French fry exterior and chicken sausage inside.

Why You Can’t Miss It

With so many options to choose from, Taste of Abu Dhabi offers something for everyone, from signature dishes at discounted prices to kid-friendly options and sustainable food practices. It’s the perfect weekend activity for food lovers, families, and anyone wanting to explore the latest in Abu Dhabi’s culinary scene.

Mark your calendars and head over to Yas Park 1 this Friday - don’t miss out on these fantastic deals and unforgettable flavors!