Our Festival Partners
Taste of Dubai provides a premium culinary experience tailored for our enthusiastic, food-loving audience. We take pride in collaborating with top-tier brands that align with these values and enrich the overall experience for our guests.
BLACK+DECKER®
Cook School Partner
Since 1910, BLACK+DECKER® has been setting the standard for innovation and design of power tools, outdoor yard care equipment, and home products.
The inventor of the first portable electric drill with pistol grip and trigger switch, BLACK+DECKER® has evolved from a small machine shop in Baltimore, Maryland to a global manufacturing powerhouse with a broad line of quality products used in and around the home. When home owners have work to get done, they trust that BLACK+DECKER® products will do the job efficiently and reliably.
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Dibba Bay
Partner
Dibba Bay is the first and only gourmet oyster farm in the Middle East.
In 2016, Ramie Murray, our founder, pioneered the pivot from the traditional Arabian pearl oyster industry to the farming of an edible oyster species. Thanks to the unique conditions of the ocean, which made Arabia world-renowned for its lustrous white pearls, the Dibba Bay oyster is thriving and continues to showcase the heritage of the region through its distinctive and vibrant white and gold shell. The unique qualities of the waters of the Emirates, which have been historically through the legendary white pearls, now live on through the Dibba Bay oyster shell.
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NOOR
Chefs Hub Partner
NOOR, a flagship brand of IFFCO, has been in the Middle East for decades. Since its beginning, NOOR has been committed to providing families with high quality and pure cooking oils.
The journey began with the launch of NOOR Sunflower Oil, enriched with Vitamins A & D, a pioneering move that introduced trans-fat-free cooking oils to the region. NOOR Canola Oil, rich in Omega-3, offers another healthy option for everyday cooking as for high-heat cooking and the perfect balance between healthy and tasty would make NOOR Olive Oil the perfect choice. And for a versatile option, NOOR Corn+ Oil with added Zinc for extra vitality.
NOOR believes that cooking is a journey of personal expression. NOOR empowers you to explore your culinary creativity, experiment with flavors, and add your own unique touch to every dish. Whether it’s a simple stir-fry or a complex dessert, NOOR oils provide the foundation for culinary masterpieces. Beyond providing high-quality products, NOOR is dedicated to promoting sustainable practices and contributing to a healthier planet. The brand actively supports initiatives that promote environmental responsibility and sustainable living. NOOR: Elevating culinary experiences with purity and empowering your culinary journey.
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Suma Gourmet
Firepit Partner
Perrier
Water Partner – Sparkling
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Pepsi
Soft Drinks Partner
PepsiCo was formed in 1965, when Frito-Lay Inc. merged with Pepsi-Cola. Today, PepsiCo products are enjoyed by more than one billion consumers per day, spanning over 200 plus countries and territories around the globe.
In 2021, Pepsico generated 79 billion US dollars in net revenue. Their product portfolio includes the ever-popular brands like Lay’s, Doritos, Gatorade, Quaker, and of course, Pepsi-Cola. Many of the iconic brands in PepsiCo’s product portfolio generate more than 1 billion US dollars in estimated retail sales per year!
We all grew up to know and love these classic brands. The perfect quality management does not make us wonder too far as to why PepsiCo products are so popular.
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Hellmann's
Condiments Partner
EXEED UAE
Car Partner
EXEED: born for more
At EXEED, we redefine every journey with unparalleled performance and innovation.
Represented exclusively by Al Ghurair Motors, a name with a rich heritage in the automotive sector, our vehicles blend cutting-edge technology with refined elegance.
With our latest SUV models, you can enjoy a unique blend of advanced features and premium comfort. Each EXEED vehicle is designed to meet your needs, ensuring a driving experience that is both luxurious and tailored to you.
As we expand our showrooms across key UAE locations, including Deira, Sheikh Zayed Road, Abu Dhabi, and soon Ras Al Khaimah, we bring EXEED closer to you. Drive with excellence, and let us support you every mile of the way.
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Koita
Milk Partner
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Kibsons
Chefs Hub & Ingredients Partner
Kibsons International LLC was founded in 1980 in the Emirate of Dubai under the vision and leadership of Hussain Ismail Khatri, the Chairman. In 1997, this was continued by Jamal Hussain, the present Managing Director. Their entrepreneurial spirit and long-term view of the consumer goods industry has created the foundation for market leadership in the fruit, vegetable, meat, and poultry sectors.
Today, the Kibsons community is made up of more than 500 employees who share a passion for service and quality. More than 150,000 kilos of fresh produce are distributed from our cold stores and production facility every day. Storytelling and iconic recipes.
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African + Eastern
Beverage Partner
African + Eastern is the largest alcohol retailer in the Middle East with a network of 27 stores in the UAE, 5 in Oman and a team of over 400 professional staff. With an extensive portfolio of beer, wine and spirits, you will always find what you’re looking for when you shop online or at one of our conveniently located stores. Our Mission is to create long, enduring relationships with beer, wine and spirit customers through First-Class Service, the Biggest Range & Great Value.
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Time Out Dubai
Media Partner
The leading guide to all things to do in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and many other cities in the region and around the globe, Time Out is a leading global media and entertainment business that inspires and enables people to make the most of a city. Operating in 108 cities across 39 countries, it has a global monthly audience reach of 242 million across all platforms.
Time Out Dubai tells you all you need to know about food, attractions, art, culture, shopping, and nightlife in the city!
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Dubai 92
Radio Partner
THE UAE’S FEEL GREAT RADIO STATION
Dubai 92 is the longest running English language station in the UAE. Proud of our heritage and in tune with OUR multicultural audience, Dubai 92 is the only family-focused radio station in the UAE. We embrace the change, growth, and lifestyle of Dubai and the UAE and play the soundtrack to your family’s life in the World’s Best City.
Dubai 92 is live and local, and we engage with our listeners on-air, online, and across the UAE. Our presenters are more like friends and our listeners are the true stars.
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Gulf News
News Partner
Gulf News, the leading English language newspaper of the Gulf, is published by Al Nisr Publishing LLC, a multimedia organisation with activities spanning print media, including newspapers, digital media, contract publishing, commercial printing, niche publications, direct marketing and distribution, content marketing, events, and podcasts.
Its dynamic journalism, interface with its readers, and subscriber benefits ensure timely and relevant news and content. With the largest pan-Emirates print media distribution network, Gulf News reaches a wide and diverse readership.
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Fade Fit
Partner
Fade Fit is a family brand of sweet and savoury snacks that supports a healthier lifestyle. Fade Fit was launched in 2018 by Australian-born reality TV star and radio host, Kris Fade. Fade first launched the brand with a safe-for-school kids range with his two daughters in mind, Noushie and Kikki.
“There was a gap in the market regionally for tasty and affordable snacks that my kids would actually eat, so I decided to create my own.”
The brand has now grown into several categories expanding into energy snacks for all ages, a protein snack range targeted for adults, and is now one of the best selling snacks in Starbucks Middle East and various stores in all the GCC countries.
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NMC HEALTH
Partner
NMC Healthcare is one of the largest private healthcare networks in the United Arab Emirates, and the third largest in Oman. Since 1975, we have provided high quality, personalised, and compassionate care to our patients and are proud to have earned the trust of millions of people in the UAE and around the world.
Our network is made up of 85 medical facilities, including JCI-accredited, multi-specialty hospitals in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, and Al Ain, as well as medical centres, community clinics, day surgery centres, fertility clinics, home health services, and long-term care facilities throughout the UAE. The NMC Healthcare Group also includes the ProVita International Medical Centre, CosmeSurge, and Fakih IVF Fertility Centre brands. NMC’s Fakih IVF is ranked as one of the leading in-vitro fertilization service providers worldwide.
Whether it is providing comprehensive medical services directly to patients, or in collaboration with healthcare providers internationally, NMC Healthcare is committed to delivering high quality, personalised care that matters.
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ICCA
Partner
Recognised as a leading TVET school in culinary arts, the International Centre for Culinary Arts, Dubai and Abu Dhabi, deliver award-winning learning experiences to aspiring chefs, artisans, and entrepreneurs from the world over.
Established in 2005, ICCA has been featured amongst the “Top 10 Culinary Institutes in the World”, recognised as the Best Culinary Institute in the Middle East, and awarded the “Recognition of Quality Culinary Education” by the World Association of Chefs Societies (WorldChefs), a global authority on food standards.
The centre has won several awards, including the prestigious “City & Guilds, London Lion Awards (Known as the Oscars of Skills)”, “International Centre of the Year Award 2016” and “The International Centre for Excellence Award (Middle East)-2016”, “ProChef ME Cooking School of the Year 2016”, and the “Broadcast Pro Best Digital Initiative of the Year 2016”, amongst several others for its application-focused and outcome-driven, innovative initiatives, quality training, and continued excellence.
ICCA Dubai Graduates do it all in the food world: they are successful Chefs, Restaurant Owners, Hospitality Managers, Entrepreneurs, Food Stylists, Food Writers, and more.