World Class Cocktail Festival UAE is back! The premier drinks festival in the region is returning in 2022, bigger and better than ever. Showcasing world-class cocktails handcrafted by some of Dubai and Abu Dhabi’s most talented bartenders, 2022’s event promises to be unlike any other celebrating the art of mixology and providing a feast for the senses.
On Friday, 18 March, World-Class Cocktail Festival UAE will officially kick off bringing a whole lot of zest to UAE’s nightlife scene. For over two weeks the festival will roll out in more than 50 of the most prestigious and well-known venues across Dubai and Abu Dhabi. This 16-day event will bring together the best of the region’s cocktail culture for a one-of-a-kind festival of mixology, celebrating the industry, the craft, and its artists.
Running until Sunday, 3 April, participating venues will showcase their distinctive flair with a menu of signature cocktails created especially for the festival, and available at a reduced price of AED 40. Not to be confused with the traditional ‘Happy Hour’ offering, each expertly crafted cocktail will contain premium pours from the Diageo Reserve Collection, including Bulleit Bourbon, Don Julio Blanco, Johnnie Walker Black Label, Ketel One, Tanqueray No.TEN and CÎROC.
World Class Cocktail Festival UAE will be loaded with an abundance of entertainment and special offers from across participating venues, delivering an unforgettable experience for the discerning cocktail crowd. Providing a modern lounge experience, Iris Meydan will bring an elegant touch to the festival scene serving up sublime sips by award-winning mixologist, Sebouh Tato. Hero venues for the festival include Latin American eatery Coya Dubai at The Four Seasons Resort Jumeirah, bohemian paradise Hotel Cartagena at the JW Marriot Marquis, and the glamourous W Lounge at the W Hotel Yas Island – all of which will be serving up a suite of their own unique cocktail concoctions. A full list of participating bars and venues can be found in the all-inclusive World Class Cocktail Festival UAE venue guide available online at www.cocktailfestivaluae.com.
World Class is a global drinks movement in partnership with the world’s finest spirits that make up the Diageo Reserve Collection. An authority in the drinks industry, it celebrates the art of mixology by showcasing the unique talents of bartenders from the best bars all over the world. Dubai and Abu Dhabi are part of more than 100 cities worldwide participating in this momentous event. World Class Cocktail Festival UAE, the world’s grandest mixology festival is launching 18 March in Dubai and Abu Dhabi in partnership with African + Eastern.