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MasterChef UK winner Tim Anderson. Image Credit: Paul Winch-Furness

Foodies, look this way. Taste of Dubai is back, now in its eighth year, organisers are promising the biggest and best event ever when it kicks off for three days on March 12 at the Dubai Media City Amphitheatre.

Celebrity chefs who’ve already signed up include Atul Kocchar, the man behind Rang Mahal restaurant at JW Marriott Marquis Dubai, and MasterChef UK winner Tim Anderson, who will entertain crowds with live demonstrations; while Dubai culinary hot spots will create more than 100 bespoke dishes just for the event. Other attractions will include musical performances, a chefs’ theatre, cookery school and VIP lounge, as well as displays from more than 60 exhibitors.

“We’re delivering a fresh approach for Taste of Dubai’s eighth year as the UAE’s favourite al fresco food, drink and music festival,” said Chris Fountain, the managing director of event organisers Turret Media. “With more new restaurants and features than ever before, Taste of Dubai is truly embracing the UAE’s constantly evolving F&B scene, and this year promises to be bigger and tastier than ever before.”

Taste of Dubai takes place at Dubai Media City Amphitheatre from March 12-14. Early bird tickets, starting at Dh49.50, are available now on tasteofdubaifestival.com.