Abu Dhabi lifestyle and culinary events update

Abu Dhabi is preparing for several seasonal culinary and leisure events. The Taste of Abu Dhabi festival is scheduled to return to Gateway Park North on Yas Island from 13–15 November 2026. In partnership with BMW Abu Dhabi Motors, the fourth annual event will feature 16 restaurant pop-ups, live music, and a new Candy Land Kids Zone. The culinary lineup includes celebrity chefs Gino D’Acampo, Rachel Allen, and Thomas Straker, offering cooking workshops and live-fire demonstrations.

As cooler weather arrives, local cafes are highlighting seasonal offerings, such as salted hot chocolate at Trio in Louvre Abu Dhabi. Other leisure activities include day passes at Rixos Premium Saadiyat Island and Cantonese tasting menus at Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri.