There are few better places in the world than Abu Dhabi when it comes to food, and with the return of Abu Dhabi Culinary Season, it just got even better.
The annual event, organised by the Department of Culture and Tourism, shines a spotlight on all the incredible restaurants, dishes and experiences on offer in the capital.
Returning for its fifth edition, this year’s theme is centered around the flavours of Abu Dhabi, and will highlight the relationship between art, craftsmanship and food.
Abu Dhabi Culinary Season will be the region’s go-to destination for culinary offers and tastes available across the globe until December 5.
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Chef’s Table will be returning this year from October 15, featuring fine-dining restaurants that will offer “discounted and affordable” menus for one month, plus a series of magic shows from illusionist Drummond Money-Coutts.
There are also (so far) 10 incredible restaurants participating in Abu Dhabi Culinary Season Chef’s Table, including LPM, Oak Room, Lighthouse, Paradiso and fine-dining French restaurant Fouquet’s.
Italian restaurant Talea will be offering a mammoth four course menu for Dhs400 per person, and Niri and Hakkasan will be serving up a three course menu for Dhs300 and Dhs398 per person respectively. While Japanese restaurant Otoro will be offering foodies two appetisers and one main course just Dhs185. Latin restaurant VaVaKa will be offering a three-course menu for Dhs250 per person.
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Abu Dhabi Culinary Season will also see the return of the popular Food Forward, a four day event in November which will see Emirati and international chefs create a unique dining experience at Emirates Palace. Taking place between Thursday November 3 and Saturday November 5, you’ll be able to dine on some incredibly curated menus by some of the industry’s best chefs.
The highly anticipated Supper Club will also be taking place during Abu Dhabi Culinary Season. These exclusive dinners will take place three times across the entire season with each night hosted by a different chef. Some chefs from Abu Dhabi Culinary Season 2021 will be returning this year, and will deliver specially curated menus.
Miami Vibes festival is also returning, while the beloved homegrown food truck SALT Camp will bring its unique dining experience to the capital from early December. In addition, SALT will also be launching SALT Art at Manarat Al Saadiyat where art and food will combine to create an unmissable experience.
To close Abu Dhabi Culinary Season, coffee connoisseurs can indulge in #AbuDhabiLovesCoffee and #AbuDhabiLovesBreakfast, which will include discounts on favourites across the region between Monday, November 21 and Monday, December 5. Keep an eye on the hashtag for more updates as and when they are released.
In addition to all the incredible events taking place during Abu Dhabi Culinary Season, food and beverage outlets across the city will be offering great discounts and deals throughout the season. Stay tuned as we’ll be updating this page with all the best deals and events taking place during Abu Dhabi Culinary Season when they are announced.
Various venues across Abu Dhabi. Until Dec 5. www.adculinaryseason.ae.
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