Taste of Dubai opens today (Thursday 9 March), with food, music, attractions and celebrity personalities ready to celebrate the festival’s 10-year anniversary.
There will be live demonstrations and cooking classes from celebrity chefs include Michel Roux Jr, Gary Rhodes, Aldo Zilli, Eric Lanlard, Mohammad Orfali and Tarek Ibrahim, Tim Anderson, Reza Mahmmad, Jenny Morris, Luke Thomas, Joshua Stanzle and Paolo Pettenuzzo.
Chris Fountain, managing director of event organisers Turret Media said: “We are very excited, and will be putting on an unforgettable show to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Taste of Dubai.
“With so any activities across the three days, we guarantee a food-filled fun extravaganza for all families and visitors to enjoy.”
Twenty-four of Dubai’s restaurants will be showcased at the event, including: Ramusake, Weslodge, Big Easy Bar and Grill, Aubaine, Burger and Lobster, Carnival by Tresind, Catch, Namu, J&G Steakhouse, Cook Hall, Sonamu, Olea, The Gramercy, Fratelli La Bufala, Abyat, Royal Orchid, Carluccios, Teatro, Cucina, Eately, GRK Fresh Greek, Lucky Voice, and Spice&Ice.
Electrolux continues its partnership with Taste of Dubai this year with the new ‘Make life delicious’ programme, giving visitors the opportunity to learn, share and be inspired to try new ways to bring food to life.
The Electrolux Chef’s Theatre in association with Etihad Airways will host live demonstrations from a selection of the world’s best chefs, including Tim Anderson and Paolo Pettenuzzo, alongside Zahra Abdalla who will be sharing her insights into family gatherings with a twist on traditional Middle Eastern cuisine.
Taste of Dubai will return to the Dubai Media City Amphitheatre for from Thursday 9 to Saturday 11 March 2017. The event will run from 4pm – 12am on Thursday, 12pm – 12am on Friday and 12pm – 11pm on Saturday.
Tickets are on sale via www.tasteofdubaifestival.com or www.platinumlist.net. Standard tickets start from AED49.50, VIP tickets start from AED199.50 and kids under 12 can enter for free.