Tastemaster series
October 30 to December 14
The season’s biggest highlight, the Tastemaster Series will celebrate the city’s gourmet dining destinations with Michelin-starred chefs.
Diners will be able to enjoy bespoke signature menus and interact with the culinary masters behind the cuisine. Some of the greatest chefs who will showcase their skills are Nicholas Isnard and Liu Wai-Yeong at Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri from October 30 to November 1, and November 21 to 23 respectively, among others.
Dine & Win raffle
November 14 to December 14
A celebration of the city’s bustling culinary scene. As part of the Dine & Win campaign, customers who dine at participating restaurants
will be eligible to enter a raffle draw and stand a chance to win amazing prizes.
Pit Stop Menus
November 14 to December 2
As the whole region gears up for the hugely anticipated Abu Dhabi Formula One Race Week, Time Out Abu Dhabi will be curating special, limited-edition menus at 50 restaurants across the capital to show off the very best dining in the city. Running from Thursday November 14 to Monday December 2, a spectacular array of dining offers will be available at some of the best eateries in the emirate. Stay tuned to www.timeoutabudhabi.com for the very best restaurant promotions in the lead up to the Grand Prix weekend, which is already promising to be one for the ages.
Various locations. Nov 14-Dec 2. www.timeoutabudhabi.com.
Time Out Abu Dhabi Restaurant Awards
November 26
It’s that time of year again. This November 26, Time Out Abu Dhabi will be announcing the best eateries in the city in a glittering ceremony at its Restaurant Awards 2019. After another full year of anonymous reviews across Abu Dhabi, restaurants will be crowned in categories including Best Chinese, Best Italian, Best Brunch and Best Outdoor, in addition to the fiercely contended Best Newcomer.
November 26. Stay tuned to @timeoutabudhabi on Twitter for all the winners as they’re announced.
Delicious Deals
November 14 to December 14
Delicious Deals will be bringing a food extravaganza to the capital of the UAE. A city wide promotion that will see multiple restaurants across the malls of Abu Dhabi offer special meal deals to diners through exciting offers and promotions.
World of Food
December 5 to 9
World of Food Abu Dhabi will span across five days from December 5 to 9 in one of the capital’s favourite parks, Umm Al Emarat, where everyone will be entertained whether looking for the best foodie deals or just a day out with the family. The event will feature an attempt at a Guinness World Record for the world’s largest variety of desserts at one time in one location.
SIAL Middle East 2019
December 9 to 11
Returning to Abu Dhabi for its tenth year, SIAL Middle East is an enormous trade show that provides a platform for food, beverage and hospitality companies looking to make their mark in the region. Expect more than 1,000 exhibitors from more than 45 countries, in addition to 30 national pavilions. In 2018, the event welcomed more than 28,000 visitors. For 2019, activations during SIAL include La Cuisine, a culinary competition organised by the Abu Dhabi chapter of the Emirates Culinary Guild, which is open to chefs of all age and ability level. SIAL will also host the UAE National Coffee Championships, bringing together the region’s most talented baristas. Conferences at this year’s event will include panels tailored to those attending, with previous years’ editions having featured talks on healthcare in F&B, coffee in the skies and engaging with influencers from the region.
Dec 9-11. ADNEC, sialme.com.
